Best Student Accommodation near Chicago State University, Chicago

There are 2 types of off-campus housing options available, which are a bit expensive as compared to university dorms but offer additional benefits such as flexible contract length, flexible move-in dates, independent social life, and modern amenities.

1. Type 1: Purpose-built off-campus student housing: Avg prices US$450/month

• Maintained and handled by some private leading student housing providers.

• Only students can apply for off-campus housing.

• Early-bird (Advance) student room booking without university offer letter is applicable in many housings with a few T&Cs applied; read carefully before booking.

• Generally, flexible tenancy has 3, 6, and 12 months based bookings.

• Popular Chicago State University (CSU) off-campus housing include Chicago - 630 N Franklin St, Pilsen, and West Town.

2. Type 2: Private student houses/apartments: Avg prices US$550/month

• Maintained and handled by individual landlords.

• Students with their families can book a room. Number of occupants T&C applied.

• Advance student room booking without a university offer letter is applicable in many housings with a few T&Cs applied; read carefully before booking.

• Generally, flexible tenancy has weekly, monthly, and semester-based bookings.

• Recommended private student housing near Chicago State University include Upscale Streeterville Jr 1BR w/ Gym, nr Magnificent Mile, Sleek River West 1BR w/ Rooftop & Gym, steps to Blue Line, Upscale Lakeview Studio w/ Rooftop Pool near Wrigley Field, and Classic Streeterville 1BR w/ Party Room, nr Mag Mile, #1534: Wicker Park.

However, we suggest cecking cancellation and refund policies before booking a room OR speaking with our multilingual student housing experts.

1. Bronzeville has an average rent of $500-$800/week, i.e., $2,000-$3,200/month; distances from campus are as follows:

• Metro - 5-10 minutes

• Bus -  15-25 minutes

• Taxi -  5-10 minutes

• Walking -  15-20 minutes

Recommended CSU accommodation include Wicker Park, Uptown, and Logan Square - 1841.

2. Pilsen has an average rent of $600-$900/week, i.e., $2,400-$3,600/month; distances from campus are as follows:

• Metro -  20-30 minutes

• Bus -  30-45 minutes

• Taxi -  15-20 minutes

• Walking -  45-60 minutes

Recommended CSU accommodation include Logan Square - 2430, East Ukrainian Village, and Chicago - 405 N Wabash Ave.

1. Early bird offer (off-campus student rooms generally give discounts or offers on early booking.)

2. More number of student room types to choose from, unlike university dorms.

3. No offer, no visa, no problem! Easy cancellation process. T&C applied.

4. Avoid expensive last-minute off-campus student room booking.

5. Stay with your friend, partner despite being enrolled in different universities in the city.

6. More privacy because on-campus accommodations usually have shared facilities and common areas.

7. Off-campus and private lets generally have modern facilities, such as  gyms, cinemas, and games rooms.