This three-bed, two-bath apartment spans two floors connected by a spiral staircase. And across from that staircase in the sunny living room is a fireplace. Talk about fancy! The duplex design efficiently splits the public and living spaces. The rooms aren't terribly huge, but what they lack in space, they make up with charm and nice views from the windows. A home like this in Wicker Park or Lakeview would easily tack on an additional $500 to the monthly rent.
There are many reasons to live in Hyde Park outside of attending and teaching classes at the University of Chicago, and these homes prove it. The rents are fairly cheap, the floor plans are spacious and the places are within close proximity to great eats, awesome beaches and a lovely collection of lakefront parks, including Promontory Point. Though rentals in Hyde Park are numerous, a fair amount tend to cater to students on a budget or tenured professors with a cushy salary. We went digging to find affordable homes that are a little bit in between.
RECOMMENDED: Hyde Park neighborhood guide