Updated on June 23, 2025

Top 01
VUE 53
4.6
(19 reviews)
Reason: The only student apartment with optional furniture package. Target supermarket is on the first floor. It takes only 15 minutes to reach the school.
From US$1,104/month
US$1,109

Top 02
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

Top 03
5252 Apartments
5.0
(7 reviews)
Reason: Built in 2019, on 53 Commercial Street, 20 minutes walk to school; modern decoration, 2B apartment has 720-degree floor-to-ceiling viewing windows with lake view
From US$2,520/month
US$2,545

Top 04
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

Top 05
Mila
Reason: There are many types of apartments to choose from. The surrounding facilities are complete, with floor-to-ceiling windows and beautiful scenery. Living nearby, there are the world's best shops, high-end boutiques, and the historic Chicago Theater and the Art Institute of Chicago. Bars and restaurants range from the hottest award-winning restaurants to fast casual restaurants, from breweries to trendy bars, you can enjoy delicious food here
From US$2,390/month
US$2,415

Top 06
Optima Signature
Reason: Welcome to Optima Signature, a beautiful residential apartment community in Streeterville, Chicago. Standing 57 stories tall, this LEED-certified building stands out against the historic skyline. Inside, you'll find "wow" finishes, features and amenities that have been carefully selected to create a modern lifestyle. 1.5 acres of community amenity space is spread over four floors. Resort-style amenities include heated indoor and outdoor pools, cabanas, and a cutting-edge fitness center with a virtual fitness studio and steam room. Come experience the modern lifestyle that Optima Signature offers. This downtown Chicago condominium offers everything you need for a great life. Whether you're looking for a studio, one, two or three bedroom apartment, Optima Signature has something to suit your needs. The interior layout features an open floor concept design that combines a great room (living and dining) with a kitchen, modern luxury finishes, and city and lake views.
From US$2,773/month

Top 07
Regents Park
4.0
(5 reviews)
Reason: Regents Park is close to Lake Michigan, within walking distance, with direct bus access to the National Art University, and equipped with a swimming pool, gym, and supermarket
From US$1,674/month
US$1,699

Top 08
Sentral Michigan Avenue
Reason: [Apartment Information] Sentral Michigan Avenue was built in 2019. The apartment has a maximum of 56 floors and a total of 479 units. [Location] 1 minute walk to East-West University, 3 minutes walk to Columbia College, 7 minutes walk to Roosevelt University, 16 minutes walk to the Art Institute of Chicago, and 7 minutes walk to the subway station. [Surroundings] There are subway stations and bus stops near the apartment. It is close to Grant Park, Millennium Park, Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum of Natural History, Buckingham Fountain and other attractions. There are Target department stores, shopping malls, and various restaurants around. [Interior of the apartment] The room is equipped with closets, refrigerators, ovens, cabinets, dishwashers, etc., as well as indoor washing machines and dryers. [Public facilities] There is a resort swimming pool, a four-story indoor garden, a fitness center, a spa, a barbecue station, a coffee station, a game room, indoor and outdoor entertainment areas, a lounge, an electric car charging station, a yoga studio, etc.
From US$2,072/month

Top 09
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

Top 10
Lake Shore Plaza
4.5
(2 reviews)
Reason: It takes less than 10 minutes to walk to Northwestern University Loop Campus; High cost-effectiveness, some studio/1b units rent for less than $2000
From US$1,990/month