Loyola University Chicago (LU CHICAGO) Off-Campus Housings

About Loyola University Chicago

Loyola University Chicago is located in Illinois. 20%:80% national and international students are accepted every year by the campus.

Let us answer your curiosity related to securing university dorms:

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

2. What is the best month to secure a Loyola University Chicago dorm? October.

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

4. Can a student make an advanced Loyola University Chicago (LUC) housing booking without a university offer letter? No.

5. Loyola University Chicago housing average rent of US$4,500 /semester, which generally includes electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, security, and shared building amenities.

6. Expect additional costs other than Loyola University Chicago housing 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.

Loyola University Chicago (LUC) 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 a 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 Loyola University Chicago (LUC) off-campus housing include Uptown, Chicago - 630 N Franklin St, West Town, and Wicker Park.

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 Loyola University Chicago include Smart River North Studio w/ Gym, Pool, near L stop, Upscale Streeterville Jr 1BR w/ Gym, nr Magnificent Mile, Sleek River West 1BR w/ Rooftop & Gym, steps to Blue Line, and Upscale Lakeview Studio w/ Rooftop Pool near Wrigley Field.

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 Loyola University Chicago (LUC)

1. Rogers Park has an average rent of $400-$600/week, i.e., $1,600-$2,400/month; distances from campus are as follows:

• Metro - 5-10 minutes

• Bus -  10-20 minutes

• Taxi -  10-15 minutes

• Walking -  15-25 minutes

Recommended LUC accommodation include  Logan Square - 1841, East Ukrainian Village, and Pilsen.

2. Lincoln Park has an average rent of $600-$800/week, i.e., $2,400-$3,200/month; distances from campus are as follows:

• Metro -  15-20 minutes

• Bus -  20-30 minutes

• Taxi -  15-20 minutes

• Walking -  30-45 minutes

Recommended LUC accommodation include Logan Square - 2430, Chicago - 405 N Wabash Ave, and Letterman Chicago.

Benefits of Booking Loyola University Chicago (LUC) 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 or 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.