What is the rent for a studio at 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL ranges from $1,462 to $1,978 per month, with a median of $1,720.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL ranges from $1,564 to $2,116 per month, with a median of $1,840.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL ranges from $1,768 to $2,392 per month, with a median of $2,080.

What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL ranges from $2,270 to $3,070 per month, with a median of $2,670.

What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL ranges from $2,669 to $3,611 per month, with a median of $3,140.

How does rent at 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 60615 zip code: studio rents are about 74% above the neighborhood median; 1-bedroom rents are about 43% above the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 4% above the neighborhood median; 3-bedroom rents are about 11% below the neighborhood median; 4-bedroom rents are about 30% below the neighborhood median.

Is 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.

When is the cheapest time to rent at 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL?

Based on historical listing data, September tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL, while April is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to September could save approximately 9% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL?

The registered owner of 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL is DARNELL COOK. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL a good landlord?

5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL, owned by DARNELL COOK, has an overall grade of C (2.9/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 24 recorded violations. Tenants have left 23 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL?

5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL has an overall grade of C with a score of 2.9 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL?

Yes, 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL has 24 housing violations on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

Has 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL had any Department of Buildings violations?

Yes, 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL has 60 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.

What amenities does 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL have?

5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL offers 10 amenities including Air Conditioning, Controlled Access, Hardwood Floors, On-site Personnel, Cat Friendly, Elevator, Laundry Facilities, Fitness Center, and more. View the full amenity list on the building page.

Does 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL have laundry facilities?

Yes, 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL offers laundry amenities: Laundry Facilities.

Does 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL have a doorman or concierge?

5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL offers the following security and access amenities: Controlled Access.

What public transit is near 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL?

5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: S Hyde Park & 56th Street (6, 55, 28), 0.09 mi away.

Is 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 60615 zip code where 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL is located had 6,997 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 1,699 violent crimes, 3,676 property crimes, and 1,622 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 60615 for full details.

What do tenants say about living at 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL?

5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL has 3 tenant reviews with an average rating of 2.3 out of 5. 0 out of 3 reviewers would recommend this building.

5541 S EVERETT AVE — Rent Intelligence for Hyde Park, Chicago

Hyde Park · Chicago, IL

Current rent range

$1,462 – $3,611 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

Leave a review

★★★★★2.923 reviews

Verified reviewsDCOwned byDARNELL COOK2 bldgs

5541 S EVERETT AVE

Chicago, IL

5541 S EVERETT AVE is a rental building in Hyde Park, Chicago. Owned by DARNELL COOK. Public records show 84 open violations on file. Lucid Rents has 23 verified tenant reviews on this building.

HPD violations24last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews232.9 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age—year unknown

311 complaints0last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Hyde Park · March 2026

Studio

$1,720/mo

1 BR

$1,840/mo

2 BR

$2,080/mo

3 BR

$2,670/mo

4 BR

$3,140/mo

Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

September

Most expensive

April

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Potential savings: ~9% by timing your move to September.

Rent vs. area median Hyde Park

Studio

This building: $1,462 – $1,978

74% aboveArea: $989

1 BR

This building: $1,564 – $2,116

43% aboveArea: $1,290

2 BR

This building: $1,768 – $2,392

4% aboveArea: $2,002

3 BR

This building: $2,270 – $3,070

11% belowArea: $3,000

4 BR

This building: $2,669 – $3,611

30% belowArea: $4,500

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Hyde Park

Studio

$1,720

$979 – $994

1 Bed

$1,290

$1,290

2 Bed

$2,080

$1,903 – $2,101

3 Bed

$3,000

$3,000

4 Bed

$4,500

$4,500

Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Hyde Park

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

South Lakefront

Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)

Asking rent

$1,435

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

2.7%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

31%

asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

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Rent trends.

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Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Improving

HPDTop Violations

24 total

All HPD violations
24

311Top Complaints

0 total

Building Violation
4
Water Lead Test Kit Request
1
Pothole in Street Complaint
1
Missed Garbage Pick-Up Complaint
1
Buildings - Plumbing Violation
1

DOBTop Filings

60 total

DOB Violations
60

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Recent records

Last 7 years

—NO RECORDS—
No HPD records on file in the last 7 years.

See all 24 HPD records

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

2.9 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

23 reviews

5★

13%

4★

22%

3★

22%

2★

30%

1★

13%

I have lived here now for over 5 months, and love it here. location-wise, it's perfect for me, the rent isn't expensive especially with the heat included (I've heard about these Chicago winters). It&#39…

positiveJan 2026

Anonymous

museum walk may have been nice before - a nice Ppot to live for a college student - but now that the demand for apartments has declined, the mgmt has been letting pretty much anyone move in. i've noticed a disti…

negativeJun 2025

Anonymous

This place is by far the worst I have ever lived in. I have been here for a month and I'm already planning on moving out. Where o where to begin? <br><br>The unit's got potential and is in a nice area&#44…

negativeMay 2025

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

10 amenities

BUILDING

Elevator

FITNESS

Fitness Center

PARKING & BIKES

Parking

LAUNDRY

Laundry Facilities

PET FRIENDLY

Cat Friendly
Large Dog Friendly

OTHER

Air Conditioning
Controlled Access
Hardwood Floors
On-site Personnel

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 10

The landlord.

DARNELL COOK

Portfolio of 2 buildings

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across the city, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

View full landlord profile

buildings

2.9

avg score / 5

C+

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

nowDARNELL COOKOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 2 buildings.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 10

Crime & safety.

60615 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Area averageSafety score · last 12 months

Chicago Police Dept · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 60615

Violent1,699

Property3,676

Quality-of-life1,622

Total incidents6,997

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About this area.

Hyde Park · 60615

5541 S EVERETT AVE · Hyde Park · 41.794° N, -87.582° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby2 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

S Hyde Park & 56th Street65528
0.1 mi2 min
S Hyde Park & 56th Street65528
0.1 mi2 min
S Hyde Park & 55th Street65528
0.1 mi2 min
S Hyde Park & 55th Street617128
0.1 mi2 min

The neighborhood

Hyde Park

Hyde Park is the intellectual heart of Chicago's South Side — the University of Chicago campus, the Museum of Science and Industry, and Promontory Point's lakefront views create a bookish, diverse community unlike anywhere else in the city.

6,732buildings tracked4.0avg LucidIQ$1,290median 1BR

42,780population$57kmedian income69%renters

AcademicDiverseCulturalLakefrontHistoric

Explore Hyde Park

Neighborhood overview

Hyde Park→

Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit

Crime in 60615

See full breakdown→

Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. Chicago average

Rent trends in Hyde Park

Median rent & comparables→

1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Bronzeville· 1.14 mi Woodlawn· 1.65 mi Englewood· 2.67 mi Back of the Yards· 3.07 mi South Shore· 3.36 mi

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Crime & safety.

07 / 10

About this area.

08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

RLTO protectedNo

1970198019902000201020202030

now

Current owner: DARNELL COOK

Portfolio includes 2 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

DOBMEDIUMFeb 10, 2026
DOB Violation — MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA
DOBMEDIUMSep 22, 2025
DOB Violation — MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA
311MEDIUMApr 25, 2025
Buildings - Plumbing Violation — No details available
311MEDIUMApr 25, 2025
Building Violation — No details available
311MEDIUMApr 11, 2024
Building Violation — No details available
DOBMEDIUMApr 5, 2024
DOB Violation — ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION
DOBMEDIUMApr 5, 2024
DOB Violation — REPAIR/REPLACE SMOKE DETECTORS
DOBMEDIUMApr 5, 2024
DOB Violation — HOLDOPEN DEVICE, STAIR 3+ FLRS
DOBMEDIUMApr 5, 2024
DOB Violation — REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL
DOBMEDIUMApr 4, 2024
DOB Violation — MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA

07 / 09

History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL ranges from $1,462 to $1,978 per month, with a median of $1,720.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL ranges from $1,564 to $2,116 per month, with a median of $1,840.
What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL ranges from $1,768 to $2,392 per month, with a median of $2,080.
What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL ranges from $2,270 to $3,070 per month, with a median of $2,670.
What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL ranges from $2,669 to $3,611 per month, with a median of $3,140.
How does rent at 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 60615 zip code: studio rents are about 74% above the neighborhood median; 1-bedroom rents are about 43% above the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 4% above the neighborhood median; 3-bedroom rents are about 11% below the neighborhood median; 4-bedroom rents are about 30% below the neighborhood median.
Is 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.
When is the cheapest time to rent at 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL?
Based on historical listing data, September tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL, while April is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to September could save approximately 9% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL?
The registered owner of 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL is DARNELL COOK. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL a good landlord?
5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL, owned by DARNELL COOK, has an overall grade of C (2.9/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 24 recorded violations. Tenants have left 23 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL?
5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL has an overall grade of C with a score of 2.9 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL?
Yes, 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL has 24 housing violations on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
Has 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL had any Department of Buildings violations?
Yes, 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL has 60 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.
What amenities does 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL have?
5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL offers 10 amenities including Air Conditioning, Controlled Access, Hardwood Floors, On-site Personnel, Cat Friendly, Elevator, Laundry Facilities, Fitness Center, and more. View the full amenity list on the building page.
Does 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL have laundry facilities?
Yes, 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL offers laundry amenities: Laundry Facilities.
Does 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL have a doorman or concierge?
5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL offers the following security and access amenities: Controlled Access.
What public transit is near 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL?
5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: S Hyde Park & 56th Street (6, 55, 28), 0.09 mi away.
Is 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 60615 zip code where 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL is located had 6,997 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 1,699 violent crimes, 3,676 property crimes, and 1,622 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 60615 for full details.
What do tenants say about living at 5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL?
5541 S EVERETT AVE, Chicago, IL has 3 tenant reviews with an average rating of 2.3 out of 5. 0 out of 3 reviewers would recommend this building.

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