Chicago State University (CSU) Off-Campus Housings

About Chicago State University

Chicago State University is located in Illinois. 4%:96% national and international students are accepted every year by the campus.

Let us answer your curiosity related to securing university dorms

1. Does Chicago State University provide on-campus student rooms? Yes.

2. What is the best month to secure a Chicago State University dorm? July.

3. Chicago State University dorm allotment priority is based on? First-come, first-served.

4. Can a student make an advanced Chicago State University housing booking without a university offer letter? No.

5. Chicago State University housing average rent of US$2,500/semester. Which generally includes electricity, water, and gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, security, and shared building amenities.

6. Expect additional costs other than Chicago State University dorms on-campus rent for services such as:

• Meals plans (if not available, call 211 to find Food banks nearby for free or lowest prices groceries.)
• Refundable damage deposit.
• Bicycle parking / discounted Bus pass to campus.
• Laundry services.

Chicago State University (CSU) Off-Campus Housing Options

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.

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

Popular Student Areas to Live Near Chicago State University (CSU)

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.

Benefits of Booking Chicago State University (CSU) Off-Campus Student Housings Over On-campus Dorms 

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.