Updated on June 5, 2025
Top 01
NEMA Chicago
Reason: 19-year-old 76-story luxury building with complete facilities, indoor washing and drying; 10-minute commute, views of Chicago, Lake Michigan and Grant Park
From US$2,390/month
US$2,415
9.85 mi from school, 64 min by transit, 24 min by car
Top 02
Straits Row
Reason: A brand new student apartment in 2025, fully furnished, in-unit washer dryer, private bathroom, pet-friendly, prime location in the South Loop, 6 schools nearby, and can be reached within 20 minutes by public transportation!
From US$1,692/month
US$1,699
9.34 mi from school
Top 03
Prairie Shores
Reason: Fully equipped with air conditioning, pet-friendly space, comfortable building with indoor laundry and drying, gym, express delivery service, close to public transportation, walk to school. Flexible lease, open for fall 24, fall application, environment friendly.
From US$1,094/month
US$1,119
10.66 mi from school, 117 min by transit, 24 min by car
Top 04
The Reed Apartments
Reason: Enjoy the perfect blend of privacy and social living with private bathrooms and shared kitchens. Surrounded by supermarkets and restaurants, everything you need is just around the corner.
From US$2,180/month
US$2,205
9.22 mi from school, 74 min by transit, 21 min by car
Top 05
Lake Meadows
5.0
(1 review)
Reason: [Apartment Information] Built in 1953, 1,869 units, 22 floors in total [Surroundings] Close to large shopping malls and parks, with a lake to the east and a lake view. 10 minutes walk to Illinois Institute of Technology. There is a bus stop right outside [Interior of the apartment] Air conditioning, refrigerator, oven, stove, etc. [Public facilities] Gym, garage, pet-friendly, package storage, laundry, bicycle storage, pet park, tennis court, lounge, playground, barbecue area, security patrol, etc.
From US$968/month
US$975
11.02 mi from school, 82 min by transit, 26 min by car
Top 06
Eleven40
5.0
(1 review)
Reason: New building in 2018, fully equipped with gym, swimming pool and rooftop terrace. Indoor laundry, flexible lease, pet-friendly, can collect express delivery
From US$2,110/month
US$2,135
9.58 mi from school, 64 min by transit, 25 min by car
Top 07
The Letterman Chicago
4.3
(6 reviews)
Reason: Good value for money with furniture
From US$1,092/month
US$1,099
8.26 mi from school, 66 min by transit, 19 min by car
Top 08
Presidential Towers
4.3
(12 reviews)
Reason: 3 minutes walk to Chicago-Kent College of Law Subway 13 minutes walk to Art Institute of Chicago 15 minutes walk to University of Illinois at Chicago 1 minute walk to bus stop 2 minutes walk to Ogilvie Train Station 10 minutes walk to Washington/Wells Subway Station There are subway stations and bus stops near the apartment. There are also various grocery stores and restaurants nearby. The kitchen in the room is fully equipped with refrigerator, stove, microwave, etc. There is a 24-hour doorman, barbecue and picnic area, children's play area, concierge service, sunbathing deck, etc.
From US$1,595/month
8.73 mi from school, 56 min by transit, 20 min by car
Top 09
Tailor Lofts
3.8
(5 reviews)
Reason: Enjoy the perfect blend of privacy and social living with private bathrooms and shared kitchens. Surrounded by supermarkets and restaurants, everything you need is just around the corner.
From US$1,172/month
US$1,179
8.39 mi from school, 66 min by transit, 20 min by car
Top 10
73 East Lake
Reason: 1. Very close to SAIC, 10 minutes walk (main recommendation) 2. Fully equipped mid- to high-end apartment, modern style 3. The apartment provides indoor laundry and drying, flexible rental
From US$2,838/month
US$2,863
9.53 mi from school, 57 min by transit, 24 min by car