The University of Chicago owns and manages several apartment units. These are often in high demand by University employees, so spaces open up infrequently. Please contact Karen Lark at Residential Properties for availability and leasing details at klark@uchicago.edu or 773.753.2200.

These properties offer a range of unfurnished apartments in Hyde Park. It's advisable to contact the property managers or buildings directly to inquire about availability, specific apartment sizes, lease terms, and any additional amenities or parameters. Please note that the University does not endorse or promote any specific company, vendor, or rental agent; the companies mentioned here are offered for informational purposes only.

1. Vue53: Vue53 is a university-approved housing option for students, faculty, and staff. One of Hyde Park’s newest apartment communities, Vue53 features studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments, in-unit washers and dryers, furnished and unfurnished units, and a wide variety of community amenities. They also offer roommate matching services. Vue53 is located on 53rd street, one of Hyde Park’s main commercial streets.
2. The Shoreland: Historic building offering modern furnished apartments at 5454 S Shore Dr, with easy access to the lakefront. Dogs allowed.
3. 3L Living: 3L Living has four buildings throughout Hyde Park. Located near campus and UGo shuttle bus routes, 3L Living offers studios and one-bedroom units, with furnished units and community amenities. All utilities and internet services are included in the base rental price. 3L Living offers flexible move-in timing, terms, and online payment options.
4. Mac Properties: Mac is one of the largest landlords in Hyde Park, with more than 80 buildings, ranging from lake-front high rises and renovated historic properties to walk-up units. Their site shows currently available units with photos and floor plans, costs of lease terms, and building amenities. Leasing agents will work with you to determine which units may meet your needs. They charge an additional fee for short-term rentals based on the length of the lease. Mac will also take you to visit several buildings if you are able to come to Chicago in person. Contact information: Jennifer Eaton at jeaton@macapartments.com and 312-697-1772.
5. Fernwood Property Management: Fernwood manages a few of the largest apartment buildings throughout Hyde Park, South Loop, and Bronzeville. Each of Fernwood’s communities offer a variety of amenities like pools, fitness rooms, and private study space.
6. Estia Properties: Estia has three distinct buildings in the Hyde Park and Kenwood area and the list is growing. All their buildings provide unique housing opportunities, with building specific amenity packages and on-site management. Contact information: Trif Hiropoulos at trif@estia.properties.com and 312-539-2195.
7. Novo Properties: Novo manages properties in Hyde Park and South Kenwood, including the Trilogy Apartment Buildings, located conveniently along the campus shuttle and 172 bus routes. Novo offers three bedroom/two bathroom and one bedroom/one bath units with various amenities, located conveniently near campus.
8. Habitat: Habitat manages multiple high-rise buildings throughout Chicago, including the East Hyde Park and South Loop neighborhoods. These buildings feature modern apartments with large windows, fully-equipped kitchens, and inviting lobby space.
9. Parker-Holsman: This is a smaller, local management company. Although they manage fewer buildings, you can still submit your criteria through their website to learn more about available units. More openings are typically posted in the summer months. Contact them at contact@parkerholsman.com or 773-493-2525.
10. Theblueground.com: Provides premium furnished rentals suitable for short-term stays, with various locations in Hyde Park. 
11. Twin Towers: Twin Towers features modern apartments with large windows, fully equipped kitchens, and an inviting lobby. For those who need to get downtown or beyond, transportation options abound, including Lake Shore Drive, Metra, and CTA.  Visit the website to schedule a tour or check prices and availability.
12. Ivy Residences: With 25 properties in the Hyde Park area, ranging from studio to three-bedroom apartments including a number of furnished options, Ivy is one of the larger management companies in the neighborhood. Their website allows you to look at currently available units by price and number of bedrooms, and you can schedule a video or in-person tour online. 

Websites with large databases of available listings:

• Apartments.com
• Apartmentguide.com
• Domu
• RentCafe
• Trulia
• Zillow
• Zumper

Furnished Housing

Options for furnished apartments in Hyde Park are somewhat limited, and many listings are from local property owners rather than a leasing company. Our office maintains a list of properties owned by local landlords who rent to academics. We do not visit or evaluate these properties but compile a list as a service to academic visitors and local landlords. Please contact us to discuss these listings. For short-term housing, person-to-person sublets are listed on these websites:

• Airbnb: Some homeowners in the Hyde Park area rent rooms or their entire home. 
• VRBO: Some homeowners in the Hyde Park area rent rooms or their entire home. 
• Apartment Finder: You can do a search for furnished apartments in Chicago.
• Facebook Marketplace: Classified-style listings through Facebook.
• Sabbatical Homes: A resource for home rentals, home exchanges, house sitting and home sharing for the academic community. 
• Home Exchange: A resource for home/apartment rentals, home/apartment exchanges, and home/apartment sharing.
• Furnished Finder: Some homeowners in the Hyde Park area rent rooms or their entire home.
• UChicago Marketplace: A popular classified website run by UChicago Student Government.

Furnished Corporate Housing 

There are also a few leasing companies offering corporate housing in Hyde Park and a wide variety of options in downtown Chicago. Suite Home -- Fully furnished corporate housing with linens, housewares, electronics, utilities, regular maid service, expanded cable and WIFI included. Locations in the Loop, South Loop, West Loop, Streeter Ville, and River North. Please identify yourself as affiliated with the University of Chicago for the best rate.

Also, please note that several of the larger property management companies in Hyde Park will offer short-term leases of unfurnished apartments and you can rent furniture and housewares. If you decide to rent an unfurnished apartment furniture and housewares can be rented from Cort Furniture. They rent a large range of contemporary furniture and housewares. Prices begin at $99/ month for furniture for a studio apartment. Please call their Chicago showroom at 312-266-8719 for options and rates.

Sandy Salas, Fifth Third Bank’s Senior Mortgage Vice President, specializes in providing tailored residential lending solutions designed exclusively for UChicago Members. Sandy is the dedicated UChicago partner at 5/3 Bank and can be reached at 708-557-1200 or at sandy.salas@53.com, and her assistant Dee Milkie can be reached at 312-633-0304 or dee.milkie@53.com. 

See some of the programs Fifth Third here: 

• 1st time homebuyer programs
• Conventional loans
• VA loans
• FHA loans
• Jumbo loans
• Doctor loans
• Construction loans
• Renovation loans
• Lot loans (land loans)
• Bank Statement loans

The University’s Employer-assisted Housing Program (EAHP) is a financial benefit available to eligible employees who choose to purchase propoerty near the University. Through this program, which is run by the Office and Civic Engagement and University Facilities, the University strengthens its connections to surrounding neighborhoods, retains valuable employees, and helps staff optimize their work-life balance. Please note that the program has strict eligibility requirements. See the brochure for more information.

• Employer-Assisted Housing Brochure (PDF)

You may submit information about your available property in this form. As interested University faculty or staff come our way, we will share the information with them, but we don’t widely disseminate any information about available real estate properties.

You may also consider listing your unit on the following sites. Please note that each site listed below has its own terms and may have costs associated with listing or renting your unit. Visit each site to learn if you’d like to list your unit with that site. This information is provided to be of service. 

1.  Marketplace by the Chicago Maroon. After you create an account (takes 1 minute), you can list your rental here. 
2. When you list with Avail.co, your listing will be shared on all of these sites: Realtor.com® | Zumper | Rentberry | Apartments.com | Rentable | ApartmentList | Rent. | PadMapper | ForRent.com | Apartment Guide | Redfin | Rentals.com | ApartmentFinder | Movoto by OJO | ApartmentPicks | Apartmenthomeliving
3. List your rental on Zillow.
4. List your rental on Trulia.
5. List your rental on Redfin.
6. List your rental on Domu.
7. List your rental on Facebook Marketplace.