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.
Cloisters
5801 S Dorchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Apartment building
1-3 beds
Pet-friendly
Parking lot
Shared laundry
Available units
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Unit , sortable column | Sqft, sortable column | Available, sortable column | Base rent, sorted ascending |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 1,100 | Now | $2,595 |
 | 1,050 | Now | $2,595 |
 | 1,040 | Now | $2,695 |
 | 1,040 | Now | $3,300 |
 | 1,285 | Now | $3,400 |
 | 1,465 | Now | $3,825 |
| 1,465 | Now | $3,840 |
| 1,465 | Now | $3,885 |
What's special
Formal dining roomsSmall courtyardSitting parlorsSophisticated interiorsNeo-gothic architecture
Office hours
| Day | Open 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
- Storage Space
View description
- View: Lake View
Unit Features
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Garbage Disposal
- Microwave Oven: Microwave
- Stove: Gas Stove
Flooring
- Hardwood: Wood Flooring
Other
- Built-In Shelves
- Den
- Dining Room
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Hard Surface Counter Tops: Stone Counters
- Large Closets: Walk In Closets
- Renovated Bathroom
- Renovated Kitchen
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Sunroom
Policies
Parking
- Off Street Parking: Surface Lot
- Parking Available
- Parking Lot
Pet essentials
- DogsAllowedNumber allowed2Monthly dog rent$30One-time dog fee$350
- CatsAllowedNumber allowed2Monthly cat rent$30One-time cat fee$350
- FishAllowed
- OtherOther are not allowed
Restrictions
No Aggressive Breeds
Special Features
- Hardwood Flooring: Parcel Receiving 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
Walk Score®
/ 100
Very WalkableTransit Score®
/ 100
Good TransitBike Score®
/ 100
Very BikeableNearby schools in Chicago
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Ray Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Kenwood Academy High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 1 mi
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 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.
