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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
    $2,299
    1,040 sqft

    1 unit available Aug 5

    1 bd, 1 ba
    $2,475
    1,100 sqft

    1 unit available Aug 19

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    1 bd, 1 ba
    $2,500
    1,050 sqft

    1 unit available Aug 15

    2 bd, 1 ba
    $2,795-2,895
    1,285 sqft

    1 unit avail. now | 1 avail. Aug 5

    Price: $2,795Available: Available NowUnit: Unit F03
    Price: $2,895Available: Available Aug 5 2025Unit: Unit F12
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    2 bd, 1 ba
    $3,300
    1,040 sqft

    1 unit available Aug 15

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    3 bd, 3 ba
    $3,499-3,775
    1,465 sqft

    1 unit avail. now | 3 units avail. Aug 5

    Price: $3,499Available: Available Aug 5 2025Unit: Unit E03
    Price: $3,699Available: Available NowUnit: Unit E05
    Price: $3,760Available: Available Aug 5 2025Unit: Unit E06
    Price: $3,775Available: Available Aug 5 2025Unit: Unit E07
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    What's special

    Lounge
    Round up your crew
    This building features a lounge. Only 6% 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
    • Hard Surface Counter Tops: Granite Countertops
    • Pantry: Kitchen Pantry
    • Renovated Bathroom
    • Renovated Kitchen
    • Stainless Steel Appliances
    • Sunroom
    • Walk-in Closet: Walk In Closets

    Policies

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

    Special Features

    • Pets Allowed
    • Smart Parcel Room

    Neighborhood: Hyde Park

    Areas of interest

    Use our interactive map to explore the neighborhood and see how it matches your interests.

    Travel times

    Walk, Transit & Bike Scores

    84 / 100
    Very Walkable
    63 / 100
    Good Transit
    89 / 100
    Very Bikeable

    Nearby schools in Chicago

    GreatSchools rating

    Market Trends

    Rental market summary

    The average rent for all beds and all property types in Chicago, IL is $2,000.

    Average rent

    $2,000

    Month-over-month

    -$50

    Year-over-year

    +$5

    Available rentals

    8,751

    Chicago, IL Rental Market Data

    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 63, 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 cats are allowed per unit. This building has a one time fee of $350 and monthly fee of $30 for cats. 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. Other pets are not allowed.

    Does Cloisters have virtual tours available?

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

    Floor Plan
    3D Tour
    Amenity tour 1
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    Floor Plan
    3D Tour
    Amenity tour 3
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