Best Student Accommodation in Chicago, USA

There are 2 types of off-campus housing options available; 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 $600-$1,000/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 month-based bookings.

• Popular St Augustine College accommodation options include West Town , Logan Square - 2852, Chicago - 630 N Franklin St, Wicker Park, Chicago - 405 N Wabash Ave, Uptown, Pilsen, and East Ukrainian Village.

2. Type 2: Private student houses/apartments: Avg. prices $1,000-$1,500/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 apartments near St Augustine College Upscale Streeterville Jr 1BR w/ Gym, nr Magnificent Mile, Sleek River West 1BR w/ Rooftop & Gym, steps to Blue Line, Premium Loop 1BR w/ Gym, Roof Deck, near Millennium Park, and Pleasant double bedroom in the River North neighbourhood. 

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

1. Pilsen has an average rent of $250-$375/week, i.e., $1,000-$1,500/month. Recommended St Augustine College off-campus housing include West Town , Logan Square - 2852, Chicago - 630 N Franklin St, Wicker Park, Chicago - 405 N Wabash Ave, and Uptown.    

Distance from campus by using different methods of transportation:

• Cycling - 20-30 minutes

• Bus - 30-45 minutes

• Car - 10-15minutes

• Walking - 60 minutes

2. Bronzeville has an average $200-$325/ week, i.e., average $800-$1,300/month. 

Distance from campus by using different methods of transportation:

• Cycling - 15-25 minutes

• Bus - 20-35 minutes

• Car- 5-10 minutes

• Walking - 40-60 minutes

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

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 bookings.

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.