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Windermere House

1642-1660 E 56th St
Chicago, IL 60637

Studio–3 Bedrooms
514–1,348Square Feet

About Windermere House

Originally one of Chicago's most luxurious 1920's apartment hotels, Windermere House was designed to be the most sophisticated and elegant residence of its day. Today, it remains a testament to that vision. Carefully preserved and restored original plaster, wood, terrazzo, terra cotta, brass, copper and bronze details of French and Italian Renaissance styles combine with a myriad of modern amenities to create a remarkable coalescence of contemporary living in a timelessly refined atmosphere. Overlooking Jackson Park, it's ideally located for easy access and within walking distance from the University of Chicago, restaurants and shopping.

Windermere House is located in the Hyde Park Neighborhood and 60637 Zip code of Chicago, IL.

Unique Features and Amenities

24hr Front Desk
bike storage
On-site Dry Cleaning
On-site Restaurant
Parking available
Pets Allowed

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2 Bedrooms
3 Bedrooms

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From $1,595
windbT15
Studio, 1 Bath, 612 sq ftAvailable Now
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$1,595 Available Now 0715 612
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Renovated Bathroom
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$1,595 - $3,190
Apartment Model: windbT15Studio, 1 Bath, 612 sq ftAvailable Now
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Apartment Unit: 0715Apartment Model: windbT15Studio, 1 Bath, 612 sq ftAvailable Now
From $1,545
wind0bT9
Studio, 1 Bath, 514 sq ftAvailable Jan 11
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$1,545 January 11, 2025 1009 514
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$1,545 - $3,090
Apartment Model: wind0bT9Studio, 1 Bath, 514 sq ftAvailable January 11, 2025
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Apartment Unit: 1009Apartment Model: wind0bT9Studio, 1 Bath, 514 sq ftAvailable January 11, 2025
1 Bedroom
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windbT16
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 685 sq ftCheapest 1 BedroomThis is the cheapest 1 Bedroom at this PropertyAvailable Now
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$1,900 Available Now 0716 685 View Details Below
$1,795 Available Now 0616 685 View Details Below
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$1,795 - $3,800
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$1,795 - $3,800
Apartment Model: windbT161 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 685 sq ftAvailable Now
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Apartment Unit: 0716Apartment Model: windbT161 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 685 sq ftAvailable Now
Apartment Unit: 0616Apartment Model: windbT161 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 685 sq ftAvailable Now
From $1,845
wind1bT3
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 660 sq ftAvailable Now
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$1,845 Available Now 0603 660
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$1,845 - $3,690
Apartment Model: wind1bT31 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 660 sq ftAvailable Now
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Apartment Unit: 0603Apartment Model: wind1bT31 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 660 sq ftAvailable Now
From $1,845
windbT18
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 643 sq ftAvailable Now
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Available Now windbT18 643 sq ft
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Apartment Model: windbT181 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 643 sq ftAvailable Now
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From $1,925
windbT20
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 768 sq ftLargest 1 BedroomThis is the largest 1 Bedroom at this PropertyAvailable Now
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$1,925 Available Now 0220 768
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$1,925 - $3,850
Apartment Model: windbT201 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 768 sq ftAvailable Now
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Apartment Unit: 0220Apartment Model: windbT201 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 768 sq ftAvailable Now
From $1,975
windbT10
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 761 sq ftAvailable Jan 20
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$1,975 January 20, 2025 0610 761
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Stainless Steel Appliances
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$1,895 - $2,469
Apartment Model: windbT101 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 761 sq ftAvailable January 20, 2025
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Apartment Unit: 0610Apartment Model: windbT101 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 761 sq ftAvailable January 20, 2025
2 Bedrooms
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windbT11
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1140 sq ftCheapest 2 BedroomThis is the cheapest 2 Bedroom at this PropertyAvailable Now
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$2,495 Available Now 0811 1140
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$2,495 - $4,990
Apartment Model: windbT112 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1140 sq ftAvailable Now
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Apartment Unit: 0811Apartment Model: windbT112 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1140 sq ftAvailable Now
From $2,625
windbT17
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1223 sq ftLargest 2 BedroomThis is the largest 2 Bedroom at this PropertyAvailable Now
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$2,795 Available Now 1017 1223 View Details Below
$2,625 January 25, 2025 0217 1223 View Details Below
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$2,625 - $5,590
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$2,625 - $5,590
Apartment Model: windbT172 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1223 sq ftAvailable Now
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Apartment Unit: 1017Apartment Model: windbT172 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1223 sq ftAvailable Now
Apartment Unit: 0217Apartment Model: windbT172 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1223 sq ftAvailable January 25, 2025
From $2,795
wind2bT4
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1221 sq ftAvailable Now
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$2,855 Available Now 1104 1221 View Details Below
$2,795 Available Now 0204 1221 View Details Below
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$2,795 - $5,710
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$2,795 - $5,710
Apartment Model: wind2bT42 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1221 sq ftAvailable Now
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Apartment Unit: 1104Apartment Model: wind2bT42 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1221 sq ftAvailable Now
Apartment Unit: 0204Apartment Model: wind2bT42 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1221 sq ftAvailable Now
3 Bedrooms
From $3,145
wind3bT8
3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1348 sq ftAvailable Jan 31
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$3,145 January 31, 2025 1208 1348
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$3,145 - $3,774
Apartment Model: wind3bT83 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1348 sq ftAvailable January 31, 2025
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Apartment Unit: 1208Apartment Model: wind3bT83 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1348 sq ftAvailable January 31, 2025

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map
$1,595	Available Now	0715	612

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map
$1,545	January 11, 2025	1009	514

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map	View Details
$1,900	Available Now	0716	685		View Details Below
$1,795	Available Now	0616	685		View Details Below

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map
$1,845	Available Now	0603	660

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
Available Now	windbT18	643 sq ft

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map
$1,925	Available Now	0220	768

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map
$1,975	January 20, 2025	0610	761

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map
$2,495	Available Now	0811	1140

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map	View Details
$2,795	Available Now	1017	1223		View Details Below
$2,625	January 25, 2025	0217	1223		View Details Below

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map	View Details
$2,855	Available Now	1104	1221		View Details Below
$2,795	Available Now	0204	1221		View Details Below

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map
$3,145	January 31, 2025	1208	1348

* 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.

Property Information

228 Units
12 Stories
Built in 1923

Lease Terms

3 months, 4 months, 5 months, 6 months, 7 months, 8 months, 9 months, 11 months, 12 months, 13 months, 14 months, 15 months
Short Term Lease Options

Pet Policy

Pet Policy - Cats

Cats Allowed
$300 Fee
$30 Monthly Pet Rent

Pet Policy - Dogs

Dogs Allowed
$300 Fee
$30 Monthly Pet Rent
No Aggressive Breeds

Pet Policy - Reptiles

Must Be Declawed

Parking Fees & Info

Parking Surface

Surface Lot

Parking Garage

Garage

Fee & Deposit Info

One-Time Fees

$50 Application Fee

Features and Amenities

Unique Amenities

24hr Front Desk
bike storage
On-site Dry Cleaning
On-site Restaurant
Parking available
Pets Allowed

Hours and Contact Info

Open Now

Currently Closed

By Appointment

Monday	8:00 am–6:00 pm
Tuesday	8:00 am–6:00 pm
Wednesday	8:00 am–6:00 pm
Thursday	8:00 am–6:00 pm
Friday	8:00 am–6:00 pm
Saturday	8:00 am–6:00 pm
Sunday	8:00 am–6:00 pm

Getting Around

Walk Score®

92 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

98 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

64 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Scores provided by Walk Score.

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

5.0

5 Renters Reviews

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The Right Place at the Right Time
August 14, 2015
Historical building, large rooms and various floor plans, Laundry on every floor with enclosed parking. Front desk staff is professional, friendly with concierge qualities. Move-in rate is so affordable, it will make you exhale. Close to beach, museum and transportation to everywhere in Chicago. Obvious efforts to restore the original infrastructure style of the building but with current conveniences. "Love It!"
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Native New Yorker
August 26, 2015
As a native New Yorker there's a certain flavor I look for, not only in an apartment but also in a nieghborhood. The Windamere and Hyde Park had everything I was Looking for!!! The front desk Concierge is amazing...they always greet you and your guest warmly, and they're always available and willing to help. Power in the buiding was briefly interrupted just after my husband got on the elevator...Kim at the front desk was so concerned if he was stuck that she flew up 9 flights to check that ...
he'd made it up!!!! The hallways, staircases (perfect for large furniture) and apartments are more than spacious with classic touches that you just dont find in new construction, the dressing rooms with additional built in closets are my favorite apartment features. The views are great, wether it's the lake, tree lined drive or the museum-cant beat it. There's a laundry room on each floor-three elevators-free hot cofee downstairs in the morning, a really nice gym .....and most important its quiet!!!! YOU DONT HEAR ANYONE UPSTAIRS, DOWNSTAIRS OR NEXT DOOR-its wonderful!!!! Hyde Park is a deverse neighborhood bursting with culture, good food and jazz. This is our third apartment in Hyde Park and I finally feel like Im home. The neighbors are friendly, there's a bakery and resteraunt downstairs (you dont even have to go outside to get there, its built in) especially when you're not in the mood to cook....I could go on, but look do yourself a favor...take a minute and take a tour its worth it!!!
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All the closet space a girl could want
July 20, 2015
My studio in Windermere House is everything I could have asked for. The kitchen is beautiful (just refinished), the carpet is beige but spotlessly clean, and the bathroom has a huge bathtub perfect for soaking yourself in on those candle and book reading nights. Also, even though it's a studio, it has "dressing room" with tons of drawers and shelves. It holds all my clothes with room for more (and I wouldn't consider my wardrobe small). Plus, a huge walk-in closet with built in shelves and ...
bookcases (!) on the front of the doors. Electricity, gas, and super fast wifi (slow wifi is free) not included in rent, which is pricey but it's worth it, because you're right next to a bus stop that gets you to downtown in 20 minutes and you live in Hyde Park, a lovely neighborhood with awesome cultural diversity and TWO used bookstores. Highly recommend. One caveat (and the reason for a four star rating): I did not have a good experience with the leasing company, MAC Apartments, during the lease signing process. Make sure all your expectations are clearly stated and not ignored, and please communicate over the phone with them if possible, NOT through email. Lesson learned on my part.
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The views are amazin...
August 28, 2014
The views are amazing and the high ceilings make the apartments feel spacious!
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It has the charm tha...
August 28, 2014
It has the charm that comes with the old buildings and the company is always making improvements.
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Nearby Schools

Hope College Prep High School

Chicago Public Schools

5515 South Lowe Avenue

Public School - Grades 9-11 (0 Students)

In Attendance Zone6 minute drive / 2.9 miles away

Harte Elementary School

Chicago Public Schools

1556 East 56th Street

Public School - Grades PK-8 (330 Students)

In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.1 miles away

Kenwood Academy High School

Chicago Public Schools

5015 South Blackstone Avenue

Public School - Grades 7-12 (2338 Students)

In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Windermere House.

Arts Museums and Landmarks	Address	Drive	Distance
Buckingham Fountain	S Columbus Drive	11 min	5.6 mi
National Museum of Mexican Art	1852 W 19th St	13 min	6.2 mi
Cloud Gate	Millennium Park	13 min	6.5 mi

Big Box and Retail	Address	Drive	Distance
Walgreens	1533 E 67th St	4 min	1.5 mi
Autozone	6401 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr	5 min	1.9 mi
Aldi	7800 S South Chicago Ave	5 min	2.8 mi

Colleges and Universities	Address	Drive	Distance
University of Chicago	5801 S Ellis Ave	1 min	0.6 mi
Illinois Institute of Technology	10 West 35th Street	7 min	3.5 mi
Chicago State University	9501 S. King Drive	11 min	5.4 mi

Groceries	Address	Drive	Distance
Jewel-Osco	6014 S Cottage Grove Ave	3 min	1.3 mi
Save-A-Lot	813 E 47th St	4 min	1.5 mi

Hospitals	Address	Drive	Distance
The University Of Chicago Medical Center	5841 South Maryland	3 min	1.1 mi
Provident Hospital Of Chicago	500 E 51st St	4 min	1.6 mi
Jackson Park Hospital	7531 S Stony Island Ave	5 min	2.6 mi

Hotspots	Address	Drive	Distance
Supernatural Chicago	632 N. Dearborn	15 min	7.3 mi

Parks and Recreation	Address	Drive	Distance
Shedd Aquarium	1200 S Lake Shore Dr Chicago	11 min	5.2 mi
Millennium Park	201 East Randolph Street	13 min	6.5 mi
Funhouse Maze	600 E. Grand Avenue	14 min	6.8 mi

Windermere House has 3 parks within 7.1 miles, including Shedd Aquarium, Millennium Park, and Funhouse Maze.

Restaurants and Dining	Address	Drive	Distance
Villain's Bar and Grill	649 S Clark St	12 min	6.0 mi
Greek Islands	200 S Halsted	14 min	6.7 mi
Dick's Last Resort	435 E Illinois	14 min	6.9 mi

Shopping Centers	Address	Drive	Distance
Hyde Park Shopping Center	1546-1554 E 55th St	1 min	0.2 mi
Dorchester Commons	1400 E 53rd St	1 min	0.5 mi
City Hyde Park	51st & Lake Park Ave	1 min	0.6 mi

Windermere House has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 miles.

Transit Stations	Address	Drive	Distance
55th-56th-57th Street Station-South Shore Line	5651 S Lake Park Ave	1 min	0.2 mi
55th-56th-57th Street Station-Metra Electric Line	5630 S Lake Park Ave	1 min	0.2 mi
59th Street (University of Chicago) Station-Metra Electric Line	S Harper Ave and E 59th St	1 min	0.5 mi

Rental Price Ranges in the Area

Bedroom	Average Rent	Cheapest Rent	Highest Rent
Chicago Studio Apartments	$2,059	$530	$8,978
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments	$2,611	$588	$10,000+
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments	$3,383	$710	$10,000+
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments	$4,135	$750	$10,000+
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments	$3,156	$725	$10,000+
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments	$3,134	$950	$5,495