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  • Cloisters

    5801 S Dorchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

    Apartment building
    1-3 beds
    Pet-friendly
    Parking lot
    Shared laundry

    What’s available

    Price may not include required fees and charges.
    1 bd, 1 ba
    $2,499
    1,100 sqft

    1 unit available Aug 19

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    1 bd, 1 ba
    $2,545
    1,050 sqft

    1 unit available Aug 15

    2 bd, 1 ba
    $3,095-3,200
    1,285 sqft

    1 unit avail. Jun 23 | 1 unit avail. Jun 27

    Price: $3,095Available: Available Jun 23 2025Unit: Unit F03
    Price: $3,200Available: Available Jun 27 2025Unit: Unit F12
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    3 bd, 3 ba
    $3,745-3,795
    1,465 sqft

    4 units available Jun 16-Jul 21

    Price: $3,745Available: Available Jul 21 2025Unit: Unit E03
    Price: $3,760Available: Available Jul 7 2025Unit: Unit E06
    Price: $3,775Available: Available Jul 18 2025Unit: Unit E07
    Price: $3,795Available: Available Jun 16 2025Unit: Unit E05
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    What's special

    Lounge
    Round up your crew
    This building features a lounge. Only 8% of buildings in Chicago have this amenity.
    Small courtyardSophisticated interiorsSitting parlorsNeo-gothic architectureExcellent conditionFormal dining rooms
    Live on campus and walk to your classroom, office or lab. Apartments in The Cloisters have been coveted by generations of UChicago faculty and students. The neo-gothic architecture and sophisticated interiors (in excellent condition) provide the quintessential UChicago experience. Apartment sizes range from large 1-bedroom suites to 6-bedroom homes with formal dining rooms, fireplaces, sitting parlors. Semi-private elevators and small courtyard provide a boutique apartment community experience. The smartest renters live at The Cloisters. Literally. More Nobel laureates have called Cloisters their home than any other apartment building in the world.

    Office hours

    DayOpen hours
    Mon - Fri:8 am - 6 pm
    Sat:8 am - 6 pm
    Sun:8 am - 6 pm

    Facts, features & policies

    Building Amenities

    Community Rooms
    • Lounge: Resident Lounge
    Other
    • Shared: Laundry Center
    Security
    • Intercom: Video Intercom
    Services & facilities
    • Elevator
    • Package Service
    • Storage Space
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    • View: Lake View

    Unit Features

    Appliances
    • Dishwasher
    • Garbage Disposal
    • Microwave Oven: Microwave
    • Stove: Gas Stove
    Flooring
    • Hardwood: Hardwood Floors
    Other
    • Built-in Shelves
    • Den
    • Dining Room
    • Eat-in Kitchen
    • Fireplace
    • Pantry: Kitchen Pantry
    • Renovated Kitchen
    • Sunroom
    • Walk-in Closet: Walk In Closets

    Policies

    Pets
    Dogs
    • Allowed
    • 2 pet max
    • $350 one time fee
    • $30 monthly pet fee
    • Restrictions: No Aggressive Breeds
    Reptiles
    • Not allowed
    Cats
    • Allowed
    • 2 pet max
    • $350 one time fee
    • $30 monthly pet fee
    Fish
    • Allowed
    Parking
    • Off Street Parking: Surface Lot
    • Parking Available
    • Parking Lot

    Special Features

    • Pets Allowed
    • Smart Parcel Room

    Neighborhood: Hyde Park

    Areas of interest

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    Travel times

    Walk, Transit & Bike Scores

    84 / 100
    Very Walkable
    65 / 100
    Good Transit
    89 / 100
    Very Bikeable

    Nearby schools in Chicago

    GreatSchools rating

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the walk score of Cloisters?

    Cloisters has a walk score of 84, it's very walkable.

    What is the transit score of Cloisters?

    Cloisters has a transit score of 65, it has good transit.

    What schools are assigned to Cloisters?

    The schools assigned to Cloisters include Ray Elementary School and Kenwood Academy High School.

    Does Cloisters have in-unit laundry?

    No, but Cloisters has shared building laundry.

    What neighborhood is Cloisters in?

    Cloisters is in the Hyde Park neighborhood in Chicago, IL.

    What are Cloisters's policies on pets?

    A maximum of 2 dogs are allowed per unit. This building has a one time fee of $350 and monthly fee of $30 for dogs. Reptiles are not allowed. A maximum of 2 cats are allowed per unit. This building has a one time fee of $350 and monthly fee of $30 for cats.

    Does Cloisters have virtual tours available?

    Yes, 3D and virtual tours are available for Cloisters.

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