{"id":23292,"date":"2026-02-12T10:50:03","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T05:20:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/?p=23292"},"modified":"2026-02-13T11:56:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T06:26:53","slug":"student-homes-in-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/accommodation\/student-homes-in-chicago\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 7 Student-Friendly\u00a0Homes\u00a0in Chicago\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/accommodation\/student-homes-in-chicago\/#Why_choosing_the_right_place_matters_in_Chicago\" >Why choosing the right place matters in Chicago&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/accommodation\/student-homes-in-chicago\/#Best_Areas_to_Live_for_Students_in_Chicago\" >Best Areas to Live for Students in Chicago:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/accommodation\/student-homes-in-chicago\/#Top_7_Student_Accommodations_in_Chicago\" >Top&nbsp;7 Student&nbsp;Accommodations in Chicago&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/accommodation\/student-homes-in-chicago\/#Tailor_Lofts\" >Tailor Lofts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/accommodation\/student-homes-in-chicago\/#Letterman_Chicago\" >Letterman Chicago&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/accommodation\/student-homes-in-chicago\/#Infinite_Chicago\" >Infinite Chicago&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/accommodation\/student-homes-in-chicago\/#Ion_Lincoln_Park_Chicago\" >Ion Lincoln Park,&nbsp;Chicago<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/accommodation\/student-homes-in-chicago\/#Straits_Row_Chicago\" >Straits Row&nbsp;Chicago<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/accommodation\/student-homes-in-chicago\/#Post_Chicago\" >Post Chicago&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/accommodation\/student-homes-in-chicago\/#Lake_Meadows_Apartments\" >Lake Meadows Apartments&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/accommodation\/student-homes-in-chicago\/#Cost_of_Living_in_Chicago\" >Cost of Living in Chicago&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/accommodation\/student-homes-in-chicago\/#How_University_Living_Helps_with_Booking\" >How University Living Helps with Booking&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/accommodation\/student-homes-in-chicago\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/accommodation\/student-homes-in-chicago\/#Is_Chicago_an_affordable_city_to_live_in\" >Is Chicago an affordable city to live in?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/accommodation\/student-homes-in-chicago\/#What_are_the_most_affordable_neighborhoods_in_Chicago\" >What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Chicago?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/accommodation\/student-homes-in-chicago\/#Do_I_need_a_car_to_live_in_Chicago\" >Do I need a car to live in Chicago?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/accommodation\/student-homes-in-chicago\/#How_safe_is_student_housing_in_Chicago\" >How safe is student housing in Chicago?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Each year thousands of students&nbsp;relocate&nbsp;to another country to get their higher education.&nbsp;The United States is one of those countries and is at the top of the list for students who want to study abroad. This is&nbsp;largely due&nbsp;to its many well-established and renowned universities, with Chicago being a particularly popular&nbsp;city&nbsp;choice among students.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At this point, selecting the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-states\/city\/chicago\">right&nbsp;student&nbsp;housing&nbsp;in Chicago<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;can be a&nbsp;tough&nbsp;job.&nbsp;That is&nbsp;because&nbsp;despite the fact that&nbsp;the city has a lot of student accommodation facilities, it also&nbsp;welcomes several thousand students annually to follow their dreams.&nbsp;In this blog, we&nbsp;will&nbsp;discuss&nbsp;different student&nbsp;home&nbsp;options&nbsp;in Chicago.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_choosing_the_right_place_matters_in_Chicago\"><\/span><strong>Why choosing the right place matters in Chicago&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The process of choosing the&nbsp;appropriate&nbsp;<strong>student&nbsp;housing in Chicago<\/strong>&nbsp;is extremely crucial in achieving success in college. It&nbsp;places&nbsp;you near universities&nbsp;such&nbsp;as UIC or DePaul, therefore, you save money on buses and have more time to study. Bills and no visa issues keep your wallet satisfied with&nbsp;low&nbsp;prices below 1200&nbsp;USD.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Safe places with cameras let you chill without stress. Plus, you&nbsp;get&nbsp;amenities like gyms and hangout spots to fight loneliness in cold winters and help you make friends. In short, good housing makes Chicago fun and easy for your studies!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Areas_to_Live_for_Students_in_Chicago\"><\/span><strong>Best Areas to Live for Students in Chicago:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hyde Park&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lincoln Park&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pilsen&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rogers Park&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Loop&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_7_Student_Accommodations_in_Chicago\"><\/span><strong>Top&nbsp;7 Student&nbsp;Accommodations in Chicago<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chicago offers something that one can use depending on their&nbsp;needs and preferences. The following are some of the best student&nbsp;housing&nbsp;in Chicago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tailor_Lofts\"><\/span>Tailor Lofts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2FChicago.webp&#038;w=1024&#038;q=75&#038;output=webp\" alt=\"Tailor Lofts Chicago\" class=\"wp-image-23293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2FChicago.webp&w=640&q=75&output=webp 640w, https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2FChicago-300x200.webp&w=300&q=75&output=webp 300w, https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2FChicago-400x267.webp&w=400&q=75&output=webp 400w, https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2FChicago-150x100.webp&w=150&q=75&output=webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-states\/chicago\/property\/tailor-lofts\">Tailor Lofts Chicago<\/a><\/strong> offers premium&nbsp;accommodation for&nbsp;students,&nbsp;and&nbsp;is one of the most convenient options for students who want to live close to campus and city hotspots.&nbsp;The property&nbsp;is located in&nbsp;Chicago\u2019s West Loop&nbsp;and is approximately&nbsp;1.5 miles from downtown Chicago.&nbsp;Tailor Lofts is highly popular among students and provides modern facilities such as:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fully furnished apartments&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Study lounges &amp; computer lab&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>24\/7 fitness center&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High-speed Wi-F&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Letterman_Chicago\"><\/span>Letterman Chicago&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2FChicago-1.webp&#038;w=1024&#038;q=75&#038;output=webp\" alt=\"Letterman Chicago \" class=\"wp-image-23295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2FChicago-1.webp&w=640&q=75&output=webp 640w, https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2FChicago-1-300x225.webp&w=300&q=75&output=webp 300w, https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2FChicago-1-400x300.webp&w=400&q=75&output=webp 400w, https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2FChicago-1-150x113.webp&w=150&q=75&output=webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-states\/chicago\/property\/letterman-chicago\">Letterman Chicago<\/a><\/strong> offers modern&nbsp;student&nbsp;rooms&nbsp;in Chicago&nbsp;and is a popular choice for&nbsp;those&nbsp;seeking comfort, convenience, and affordability. The property is&nbsp;located&nbsp;on&nbsp;South Morgan Street, just steps from&nbsp;UIC, and is approximately&nbsp;1.2 miles from downtown Chicago. Letterman Chicago is well-rated by students and provides facilities such as:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fully furnished apartments&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Study lounges on every floor&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fitness center &amp; clubhouse&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free Wi-Fi and utilities included&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Infinite_Chicago\"><\/span>Infinite Chicago&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2Fimage.webp&#038;w=1024&#038;q=75&#038;output=webp\" alt=\"Infinite Chicago\" class=\"wp-image-23296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2Fimage.webp&w=640&q=75&output=webp 640w, https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2Fimage-300x200.webp&w=300&q=75&output=webp 300w, https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2Fimage-400x266.webp&w=400&q=75&output=webp 400w, https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2Fimage-150x100.webp&w=150&q=75&output=webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-states\/chicago\/property\/student-infinite-chicago\">Infinite Chicago<\/a><\/strong> offers&nbsp;one of the best&nbsp;accommodations&nbsp;in Chicago&nbsp;and is an excellent choice for students who want to live in the city center with top universities nearby. The property is&nbsp;located&nbsp;on&nbsp;East Jackson Boulevard, right in Downtown Chicago, and is approximately&nbsp;0.8 miles from the city&nbsp;center&nbsp;attractions. Infinite Chicago is popular among students and offers premium facilities such as:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fully furnished apartments&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High-speed Wi-Fi&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>24-hour fitness center&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rooftop lounge &amp; social spaces&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ion_Lincoln_Park_Chicago\"><\/span>Ion Lincoln Park,&nbsp;Chicago<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"677\" src=\"https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2Fchicago-2-1024x677.webp&#038;w=1024&#038;q=75&#038;output=webp\" alt=\"Ion Lincoln Park Chicago \" class=\"wp-image-23297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2Fchicago-2-1024x677.webp&w=1024&q=75&output=webp 1024w, https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2Fchicago-2-300x198.webp&w=300&q=75&output=webp 300w, https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2Fchicago-2-768x508.webp&w=768&q=75&output=webp 768w, https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2Fchicago-2-1536x1015.webp&w=1536&q=75&output=webp 1536w, https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2Fchicago-2-400x264.webp&w=400&q=75&output=webp 400w, https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2Fchicago-2-700x463.webp&w=700&q=75&output=webp 700w, https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2Fchicago-2-150x99.webp&w=150&q=75&output=webp 150w, https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2Fchicago-2.webp&w=1920&q=75&output=webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-states\/chicago\/property\/ion-lincoln-park\">Ion Lincoln Park Chicago<\/a><\/strong> offers premium&nbsp;student&nbsp;housing&nbsp;in the USA&nbsp;and is an ideal choice for students who want to live steps away from campus in a lively neighborhood. The property is&nbsp;located&nbsp;on&nbsp;West Fullerton Avenue in Lincoln Park, right next to&nbsp;DePaul University, and is approximately&nbsp;3 miles from downtown Chicago. Ion Lincoln Park is highly preferred by students and provides modern facilities such as:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fully furnished apartments&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Study lounges &amp; social spaces&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>24-hour fitness center&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High-speed Wi-Fi&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Straits_Row_Chicago\"><\/span>Straits Row&nbsp;Chicago<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"715\" src=\"https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2FChicago-3-1024x715.webp&#038;w=1024&#038;q=75&#038;output=webp\" alt=\"Straits Row Chicago\" class=\"wp-image-23298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2FChicago-3-1024x715.webp&w=1024&q=75&output=webp 1024w, https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2FChicago-3-300x210.webp&w=300&q=75&output=webp 300w, https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2FChicago-3-768x536.webp&w=768&q=75&output=webp 768w, https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2FChicago-3-1536x1073.webp&w=1536&q=75&output=webp 1536w, https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2FChicago-3-400x279.webp&w=400&q=75&output=webp 400w, https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2FChicago-3-700x489.webp&w=700&q=75&output=webp 700w, https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2FChicago-3-150x105.webp&w=150&q=75&output=webp 150w, https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2FChicago-3.webp&w=1920&q=75&output=webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-states\/chicago\/property\/straits-row\">Straits Row Chicago<\/a><\/strong> offers stylish&nbsp;student&nbsp;stays&nbsp;and is a top pick for students who want modern living in a prime city location. The property is&nbsp;located&nbsp;on&nbsp;South La Salle Street in the South Loop, close to major universities and Chicago\u2019s cultural landmarks, and is approximately&nbsp;1 mile from downtown Chicago. Straits Row is popular among students and young professionals and offers premium facilities such as:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fully furnished apartments with built-in study desks&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High-speed Wi-Fi and inclusive utilities&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On-site gym, pool deck &amp; community lounges&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In-unit laundry and keyless entry&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Post_Chicago\"><\/span>Post Chicago&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2Fchicago-4.webp&#038;w=1024&#038;q=75&#038;output=webp\" alt=\"Post Chicago\" class=\"wp-image-23299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2Fchicago-4.webp&w=640&q=75&output=webp 640w, https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2Fchicago-4-300x169.webp&w=300&q=75&output=webp 300w, https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2Fchicago-4-400x225.webp&w=400&q=75&output=webp 400w, https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2Fchicago-4-150x84.webp&w=150&q=75&output=webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-states\/chicago\/property\/post-chicago\">Post Chicago<\/a><\/strong> offers modern&nbsp;rooms in&nbsp;Chicago&nbsp;for students,&nbsp;and is perfect for&nbsp;those who&nbsp;want flexible, hassle-free living in a lively neighborhood. The property is&nbsp;located&nbsp;on&nbsp;West Blackhawk Street in Lincoln Park, close to major universities and city hotspots, and is approximately&nbsp;2 miles from downtown Chicago. Post Chicago is popular among students for its co-living concept and premium services, offering facilities such as:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fully furnished co-living apartments&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In-unit washer &amp; dryer with weekly cleaning&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coffee bar, fitness center &amp; outdoor terrace&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High-speed Wi-Fi and keyless entry&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lake_Meadows_Apartments\"><\/span>Lake Meadows Apartments&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2FChicago-5-1024x683.webp&#038;w=1024&#038;q=75&#038;output=webp\" alt=\"Lake Meadows Apartments\" class=\"wp-image-23300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2FChicago-5-1024x683.webp&w=1024&q=75&output=webp 1024w, https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2FChicago-5-300x200.webp&w=300&q=75&output=webp 300w, https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2FChicago-5-768x512.webp&w=768&q=75&output=webp 768w, https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2FChicago-5-1536x1024.webp&w=1536&q=75&output=webp 1536w, https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2FChicago-5-400x267.webp&w=400&q=75&output=webp 400w, https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2FChicago-5-700x467.webp&w=700&q=75&output=webp 700w, https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2FChicago-5-150x100.webp&w=150&q=75&output=webp 150w, https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2FChicago-5.webp&w=1920&q=75&output=webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-states\/chicago\/property\/lake-meadows-apartments\">Lake Meadows Apartments<\/a><\/strong> offers affordable&nbsp;student accommodation in Chicago&nbsp;and is a great&nbsp;option&nbsp;for students who want comfort, space, and easy city access. The property is&nbsp;located&nbsp;on&nbsp;South King Drive in the Bronzeville neighborhood, close to Lake Michigan, and is approximately&nbsp;3 miles from downtown Chicago. Lake Meadows Apartments is popular among students and provides essential facilities such as:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fully furnished apartments&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>24-hour security &amp; controlled access&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fitness center and outdoor recreation areas&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Study lounges and high-speed Wi-Fi&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_of_Living_in_Chicago\"><\/span>Cost of Living in Chicago&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-chicago\/\">Chicago&#8217;s cost of living for students<\/a><\/strong> is&nbsp;pretty manageable&nbsp;at around $1,500-$2,200 a month if you play it smart.&nbsp;You&#8217;ll&nbsp;pay around $800-$1,200 for a shared room or a low-cost apartment near campus, like at UIC or DePaul, including utilities. Groceries and occasional takeout run about $300&nbsp;to&nbsp;$400 if you cook basics. A CTA transit pass costs $75-100, or just bike around to save cash. Toss in $150-$250 for books, phone, and internet, plus $100-$200 for fun stuff like coffee or events. Misc expenses add another $100, so keep&nbsp;a track&nbsp;of your expenses.&nbsp;To ease the burden, you can grab a part-time job at $15-$20\/hour, and&nbsp;you&#8217;re&nbsp;good to go!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Keep&nbsp;track&nbsp;of expenses! Use our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/cost-of-living-calculator\">Cost-of-Living&nbsp;Calculator&nbsp;for free<\/a>!<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_University_Living_Helps_with_Booking\"><\/span>How University Living Helps with Booking&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chicago is&nbsp;a very beautiful&nbsp;city, and the hospitality of people living here contributes to its attractiveness. The scenery and the&nbsp;city&nbsp;structure are&nbsp;magnificent,&nbsp;and students enjoy their stay in Chicago. Nevertheless, the&nbsp;selection&nbsp;of&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/country\/united-states\">student housing in&nbsp;USA<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;at&nbsp;University Living&nbsp;is all that you need.&nbsp;They make the&nbsp;whole process&nbsp;of&nbsp;finding student housing&nbsp;Chicago&nbsp;easier&nbsp;for&nbsp;students. This&nbsp;helps&nbsp;the students book their student home even before they land&nbsp;here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Book smarter with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/\">University Living<\/a>&nbsp;and get your student&nbsp;room&nbsp;sorted!<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1770871828151\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Chicago_an_affordable_city_to_live_in\"><\/span><strong>Is Chicago an affordable city to live in?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Compared to other major U.S. cities, Chicago is\u00a0relatively affordable. Housing costs are lower than New York, San Francisco, or Boston;\u00a0though prices vary widely by neighborhood.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1770871846278\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_most_affordable_neighborhoods_in_Chicago\"><\/span><strong>What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Chicago?<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Neighborhoods\u00a0like\u00a0Albany Park, Rogers Park, Portage Park, South Shore, and Brighton Park\u00a0tend to offer more affordable rent and home prices while still having good transit access.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1770871873950\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_a_car_to_live_in_Chicago\"><\/span><strong>Do I need a car to live in Chicago?<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Not necessarily. Chicago has strong public transportation (CTA buses and trains). Many residents live comfortably without a car, especially near train lines, though parking can be expensive.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1770871892373\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_safe_is_student_housing_in_Chicago\"><\/span><strong>How safe is student housing in Chicago?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Safety varies by neighborhood. Areas like Hyde Park, Lincoln Park, Lakeview, and Evanston\u00a0generally have\u00a0lower crime rates, but students should always research the neighborhood and building security features before signing a lease.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Each year thousands of students&nbsp;relocate&nbsp;to another country to get their higher education.&nbsp;The United States is one of those countries and is at the top of the list for students who want to study abroad. 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