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5111 S University Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
(708) 477-3790
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The Ella Apartments

5111 S University Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(708) 477-3790
The Ella Apartments in Chicago, IL - Building Photo
  • Studio Bedrooms
  • $945–$1,475Rent Pricing
  • 266–400Square Feet

About The Ella Apartments

Located in the heart of Hyde Park, The Ella Apartments is an architectural jewel boasting white stone columns and intricate carved emblem symbols contrasting with the red brick giving the building a startling appearance. The Ella offers all newly-renovated studio apartment homes and is just a short walk to shopping, restaurants, and the University of Chicago. Catch the express bus to downtown Chicago right outside of your door, or take advantage of riding the Metra train just a few steps away.

The Ella Apartments is located in the Hyde Park Neighborhood and 60615 Zip code of Chicago, IL. This community is professionally managed by TLC Management Co.

Unique Features and Amenities

  • 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance
  • 24-hour laundry center
  • 24-Hour, 7-Day Package Pick-Up Lockers
  • Air Conditioning Available
  • All newly-renovated apartments
  • Black Appliances
  • Breakfast bar
  • Easy Access To Public Transportation
  • Electronic Entry System
  • No Security Deposit
  • Online Payment and Service Portal
  • Organizer Shelving
  • Plank Flooring
  • Steps to Shopping, Restaurants and Nightlife
  • Steps to Sycamore Park
  • Walk to the University of Chicago

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Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

The Ella Apartments offers Studio apartments starting from $945 and having 266–400 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

    • Studio

      From $945

      Studio Floor Plan S2

      Studio, 1 Bath, 314-320 sq ftAvailable Now

      Availability Details

      PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
      $945Available Now204278
      $955Available Now403278

      Model Amenities and Features

      Features

      • Air Conditioning
      • Ceiling Fans
      • Heating
      • Smoke Free
      • Tub/Shower

      Kitchen

      • Gas Range
      • Kitchen
      • Range
      • Refrigerator

      Model Rent and Fees

      Price Range

      • $945 - $1,475

      Rent Pricing

      • $945 - $1,475

      Unit 204 Rent and Fees

      Price

      • From $945

      Model Rent and Fees

      Price

      • $945 - $1,475

      Unit 403 Rent and Fees

      Price

      • From $955

      Model Rent and Fees

      Price

      • $945 - $1,475

      Studio Floor Plan S1

      Studio, 1 Bath, 266-292 sq ft 

      Availability Details

      Availability DateUnitSq Ft
      UnavailableStudio Floor Plan S1266-292 sq ft

      Model Amenities and Features

      Features

      • Air Conditioning
      • Ceiling Fans
      • Heating
      • Smoke Free
      • Tub/Shower

      Kitchen

      • Gas Range
      • Kitchen
      • Range
      • Refrigerator

      Studio Floor Plan S6

      Studio, 1 Bath, 292 sq ft 

      Availability Details

      Availability DateUnitSq Ft
      UnavailableStudio Floor Plan S6292 sq ft

      Model Amenities and Features

      Features

      • Air Conditioning
      • Ceiling Fans
      • Heating
      • Smoke Free
      • Tub/Shower

      Kitchen

      • Gas Range
      • Kitchen
      • Range
      • Refrigerator

      Studio Floor Plan S4

      Studio, 1 Bath, 320 sq ft 

      Availability Details

      Availability DateUnitSq Ft
      UnavailableStudio Floor Plan S4320 sq ft

      Model Amenities and Features

      Features

      • Air Conditioning
      • Ceiling Fans
      • Heating
      • Smoke Free
      • Tub/Shower

      Kitchen

      • Gas Range
      • Kitchen
      • Range
      • Refrigerator

      Studio Floor Plan S5

      Studio, 1 Bath, 320 sq ft 

      Availability Details

      Availability DateUnitSq Ft
      UnavailableStudio Floor Plan S5320 sq ft

      Model Amenities and Features

      Features

      • Air Conditioning
      • Ceiling Fans
      • Heating
      • Smoke Free
      • Tub/Shower

      Kitchen

      • Gas Range
      • Kitchen
      • Range
      • Refrigerator

      Studio Floor Plan S7

      Studio, 1 Bath, 330 sq ft 

      Availability Details

      Availability DateUnitSq Ft
      UnavailableStudio Floor Plan S7330 sq ft

      Model Amenities and Features

      Features

      • Air Conditioning
      • Ceiling Fans
      • Heating
      • Smoke Free
      • Tub/Shower

      Kitchen

      • Gas Range
      • Kitchen
      • Range
      • Refrigerator

      Studio Floor Plan S9

      Studio, 1 Bath, 347 sq ft 

      Availability Details

      Availability DateUnitSq Ft
      UnavailableStudio Floor Plan S9347 sq ft

      Model Amenities and Features

      Features

      • Air Conditioning
      • Ceiling Fans
      • Heating
      • Smoke Free
      • Tub/Shower

      Kitchen

      • Gas Range
      • Kitchen
      • Range
      • Refrigerator

      Studio Floor Plan S3

      Studio, 1 Bath, 347-368 sq ft 

      Availability Details

      Availability DateUnitSq Ft
      UnavailableStudio Floor Plan S3347-368 sq ft

      Model Amenities and Features

      Features

      • Air Conditioning
      • Ceiling Fans
      • Heating
      • Smoke Free
      • Tub/Shower

      Kitchen

      • Gas Range
      • Kitchen
      • Range
      • Refrigerator

      Studio Floor Plan S11

      Studio, 1 Bath, 368 sq ft 

      Availability Details

      Availability DateUnitSq Ft
      UnavailableStudio Floor Plan S11368 sq ft

      Model Amenities and Features

      Features

      • Air Conditioning
      • Ceiling Fans
      • Heating
      • Smoke Free
      • Tub/Shower

      Kitchen

      • Gas Range
      • Kitchen
      • Range
      • Refrigerator

      Studio Floor Plan S8

      Studio, 1 Bath, 370 sq ft 

      Availability Details

      Availability DateUnitSq Ft
      UnavailableStudio Floor Plan S8370 sq ft

      Model Amenities and Features

      Features

      • Air Conditioning
      • Ceiling Fans
      • Heating
      • Smoke Free
      • Tub/Shower

      Kitchen

      • Gas Range
      • Kitchen
      • Range
      • Refrigerator

      Studio Floor Plan S10

      Studio, 1 Bath, 400 sq ftLargest StudioThis is the largest Studio at this Property 

      Availability Details

      Availability DateUnitSq Ft
      UnavailableStudio Floor Plan S10400 sq ft

      Model Amenities and Features

      Features

      • Air Conditioning
      • Ceiling Fans
      • Heating
      • Smoke Free
      • Tub/Shower

      Kitchen

      • Gas Range
      • Kitchen
      • Range
      • Refrigerator
      Show Unavailable Floorplans
    Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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    Property Information

    • 41 Units
    • 4 Stories
    • Built in 1932

    Utilities Included

    • Trash Removal
    • Sewer
    • Water
    • Gas

    Pet Policy

    Pet Policy - Cats

    • Cats Allowed
    • $250 Fee
    • 65 Lb Weight Limit
    • 2 Pet Limit
    • Pet Rent $30.00 Per Pet Per Month. Current Vaccinations And Picture Required
    • $30 Monthly Pet Rent

    Pet Policy - Dogs

    • Dogs Allowed
    • Pet Rent $30.00 Per Pet Per Month. Some Breed Restrictions Apply. Current Vaccinations And Picture Required
    • $30 Monthly Pet Rent
    • 2 Pet Limit
    • $250 Fee
    • 65 Lb Weight Limit

    Parking Fees & Info

    Parking Other

    • Other

    Fee & Deposit Info

    One-Time Fees

    • $395 Admin Fee
    • $75 Application Fee

    3D Tours

    Features and Amenities

    On-Site Services

    • Property Manager On Site
    • Public Transportation
    • Laundry Facilities

    Community Features

    • Elevator

    Outdoor Features

    • Controlled Access

    Interior Features

    • Ceiling Fans
    • Heating
    • Tub/Shower
    • Air Conditioning
    • Smoke Free

    Kitchen Amenities

    • Gas Range
    • Kitchen
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Living Area Features

    • Walk In Closets

    Parking Street

    • Street
    Google Map

    Map

    5111 S University Ave, Chicago, IL 60615

    Hours and Contact Info

    Call Us - Open Now!
    Currently Closed
    By Appointment
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday10:00 am–6:00 pm
    Wednesday10:00 am–6:00 pm
    Thursday10:00 am–6:00 pm
    Friday11:00 am–6:00 pm
    Saturday10:00 am–5:00 pm
    SundayClosed

    Getting Around

    Walk Score®

    88 / 100

    Very Walkable

    Most errands can be accomplished on foot

    Bike Score®

    82 / 100

    Very Bikeable

    Biking is convenient for most trips

    Transit Score®

    64 / 100

    Good Transit

    Many nearby public transportation options

    Frequently Asked Questions about The Ella Apartments

    Where is The Ella Apartments located?

    The Ella Apartments is located at 5111 S University Ave near the Hyde Park area of Chicago, IL

    What is the current rent range at The Ella Apartments?

    Studio at The Ella Apartments currently start from $945. Call today for more info!

    When is the leasing office open?

    • The office Hours for The Ella Apartments are
    • Monday Closed
    • Tuesday 10:00 am–6:00 pm
    • Wednesday 10:00 am–6:00 pm
    • Thursday 10:00 am–6:00 pm
    • Friday 11:00 am–6:00 pm
    • Saturday 10:00 am–5:00 pm
    • Sunday Closed

    Are pets allowed?

    Yes. Pets are allowed at The Ella Apartments. Call us today for info on moving here with your pet.

    Lifestyle Ratings

    • Affordability Super Value4.0

      The The Ella Apartments Apartments are 25.2% cheaper than the average apartment in the Hyde Park area, and 55.1% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

      Rent Comparison to the Hyde Park Neighborhood

      FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
      Studio$945$1,263-$318-25.2%

      Rent Comparison to the city of Chicago

      FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
      Studio$945$2,104-$1,159-55.1%

      Methodology: On 02/25/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 189 other apartment communities in the immediate area around The Ella Apartments (Hyde Park), and 2780 other apartment communities in Chicago using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

      Rent Pricing Data as of 02/25/2025

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    Renters Reviews and Ratings

    3.9
    15 Renters Reviews
    ⓘ How is this Rating Determined?The property ratings on ApartmentHomeLiving.com are created using a 5-star scale that includes average renter review scores combined with building ratings to determine an overall blended property score.

    Building ratings are based on a community’s features, including the building design, construction, exterior spaces, and amenities. To learn more about the CoStar Building Rating System, refer to our official guidelines here.
    • Verified Renter

      September 30, 2022
      I love being a TLC resident! Both the management office and maintenance staff are professional, friendly, and promptly responsive.
      • Property Manager Responded

        November 22, 2022
        Hello, thank you for the kind words and great rating! We're so happy to see you are enjoying your time at The Ella community. We wanted to let you know we appreciate you, and if there is ever anything you need, please don't hesitate to reach out.
      Review from Apartments.com
    • Verified Renter

      June 2, 2022
      I am glad about my decision to move into The Ella Apartments. Ms. Veronica and Jerome were nice and attentive. The residents are respectful. The building is quiet secure and clean.
      • Property Manager Responded

        June 7, 2022
        Hello, thank you for your review, and for your kind compliments to our team and community! We're so happy to see you are enjoying your time at The Ella Apartments community. We are very pleased to hear how much you appreciate Veronica and Jerome, they work very hard to ensure the happiness of our residents. Your satisfaction is important to us, so please let us know how we can achieve a 5-star living experience with you in the future. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
      Review from Apartments.com
    • Verified Renter

      November 16, 2021
      From the moment I moved in over a years ago everything has been flawless. Maintenance has been very attentive and friendly anytime I needed something addressed.
      • Property Manager Responded

        November 17, 2021
        Hello, and thank you so much for leaving such an amazing review! We truly appreciate your wonderful compliments to our team. Thanks again and have a fantastic rest of your week!
      Review from Apartments.com
    • Verified Renter

      October 8, 2021
      Lack of communication from management and maintenance person. I have done what I needed to as a renter via reporting things directly to management and the resident portal and still have not received the help needed even a week later.
      • Property Manager Responded

        October 11, 2021
        Hello there! Thank you for taking the time to leave us your valued feedback. We are so very sorry to hear about your recent experience! Our goal is to provide a comfortable, enjoyable living experience, so we would appreciate the chance to make things right. We don't have a way to contact you from here, but we'd like the opportunity to talk to you further about your concerns. Please give us a call at (312) 553-9070 at your convenience. Thank you for taking the time to reach out.
      Review from Apartments.com
    • Verified Renter

      June 1, 2021
      I love living here at The Ella Apts. and would recommend to anyone!
      • Property Manager Responded

        June 7, 2021
        Thank you, for taking the time to leave us such wonderful feedback! We appreciate you!
      Review from Apartments.com
    • Verified Renter

      March 18, 2021
      I have been a satisfied resident of The Ella Apts. for 2 years and it's been a wonderful experience! I'm proud to be living here and I hope to continue for many years to come here in this beautiful, warm & cozy apartment complex! Keep up the great work!
      • Property Manager Responded

        March 26, 2021
        Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We hope to have you as our resident for many years to come too!
      Review from Apartments.com
    • Verified Renter

      February 1, 2021
      Any requests I have had maintenance has been serviced quickly and professionally.
      • Property Manager Responded

        February 15, 2021
        Thank you for leaving your feedback and letting us know how we're doing! We truly appreciate your compliments about our team and we are happy to hear they are taking care of your apartment home needs.
      Review from Apartments.com
    • Verified Renter

      January 5, 2021
      I enjoy the environment at The Ella Apartments because everyone is friendly, and the building is always clean and quiet.
      Review from Apartments.com
    • Verified Renter

      October 19, 2020
      I feel valued as a resident of The Ella Apartments. Maintenance is superb!
      • Property Manager Responded

        October 30, 2020
        Thank you so much for your kind words! We also think the maintenance staff is awesome!! We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us.
      Review from Apartments.com
    • Verified Renter

      September 28, 2020
      Even though Ella has new management every 2 months, each PM has been exceptional. They have helped me enjoy living at Ella and I am considering leasing for another term.
      Review from Apartments.com
    • Verified Renter

      September 28, 2020
      The Ella Apartments is a very quiet and clean building which makes my time as a resident very peaceful.
      Review from Apartments.com
    • Solid building

      March 8, 2020
      I have found the current property manager and maintenance responsive and helpful, the building itself is nice and the apartment has no serious problems. Occasionally there are problems with some of the machines in the laundry facilities, or a fumigator must be called, but those being the only problems I have had after a year make this one of the better buildings in the area for the price.
      Review from Apartments.com

    Nearby Schools

    Jones College Prep High School

    Chicago Public Schools
    700 South State Street
    Public School - Grades 9-12 (1941 Students)
    Located Nearby10 minute drive / 5.1 miles away
    Property Identified
    10/10

    Kenwood Academy High School

    Chicago Public Schools
    5015 South Blackstone Avenue
    Public School - Grades 7-12 (2338 Students)
    In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.4 miles away
    7/10

    Dixon Elementary School

    Chicago Public Schools
    8306 South Saint Lawrence Avenue
    Public School - Grades PK-8 (464 Students)
    Located Nearby8 minute drive / 4.1 miles away
    Property Identified
    7/10

    Kozminski Elementary Community Academy

    Chicago Public Schools
    936 East 54th Street
    Public School - Grades PK-8 (249 Students)
    In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.3 miles away
    4/10
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    Points of Interest

    Time and distance from The Ella Apartments.

    Arts Museums and Landmarks

    S Columbus Drive
    10 minute drive / 4.92 miles away
    1852 W 19th St
    11 minute drive / 5.37 miles away
    Millennium Park
    12 minute drive / 5.84 miles away

    Big Box and Retail

    Autozone
    6401 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr
    5 minute drive / 1.7 miles away
    Walgreens
    1533 E 67th St
    5 minute drive / 1.96 miles away
    Aldi
    620 W 63rd St
    5 minute drive / 2.48 miles away

    Colleges and Universities

    5801 S Ellis Ave
    2 minute drive / 0.69 miles away
    10 West 35th Street
    5 minute drive / 2.78 miles away
    600 South Michigan
    10 minute drive / 4.92 miles away

    Groceries

    Save-A-Lot
    813 E 47th St
    2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away
    Jewel-Osco
    6014 S Cottage Grove Ave
    3 minute drive / 1.13 miles away
    Aldi
    620 W 63rd St
    5 minute drive / 2.48 miles away

    Hospitals

    500 E 51st St
    2 minute drive / 0.75 miles away
    5841 South Maryland
    2 minute drive / 0.87 miles away
    326 W 64th St
    4 minute drive / 2.29 miles away

    Hotspots

    632 N. Dearborn
    14 minute drive / 6.64 miles away

    Parks and Recreation

    1200 S Lake Shore Dr Chicago
    9 minute drive / 4.57 miles away
    201 East Randolph Street
    12 minute drive / 5.92 miles away
    400 North Michigan Avenue
    13 minute drive / 6.3 miles away

    The Ella Apartments has 5 parks within 7.2 miles, including Shedd Aquarium, Millennium Park, Wendella Boats, Funhouse Maze, and Oak Street Beach.

    Restaurants and Dining

    649 S Clark St
    11 minute drive / 5.34 miles away
    200 S Halsted
    12 minute drive / 5.99 miles away
    1061 W Madison St.
    13 minute drive / 6.3 miles away

    Shopping Centers

    1204 E 53rd St
    1 minute drive / 0.22 miles away
    5036-5050 S Cottage Grove Ave
    1 minute drive / 0.42 miles away
    1400 E 53rd St
    1 minute drive / 0.47 miles away

    The Ella Apartments has 5 shopping centers within 0.6 miles.

    Transit Stations

    S Lake Park Ave & E 53rd St
    2 minute drive / 0.68 miles away
    E 47th St & S Lake Park Ave
    2 minute drive / 0.8 miles away
    5630 S Lake Park Ave
    2 minute drive / 0.8 miles away

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    Rental Price Ranges in the Area

    BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
    Chicago Studio Apartments $2,104$530$10,000+
    Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,633$750$10,000+
    Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments $3,355$875$10,000+
    Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments $3,992$675$10,000+
    Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments $3,077$775$10,000+
    Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments $3,442$910$4,995
    Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments $4,800$4,800$4,800

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