Student Housing near Northwestern University, Evanston

Northwestern University (NU) is a prestigious school located in Evanston, Illinois, just north of Chicago. The university is renowned for its programs in law, medicine, journalism, and the arts. Although Northwestern University has an acceptance rate of 7%, every year, lots of students apply it. In addition, Northwestern's faculty have achieved remarkable distinction, including Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award, and MacArthur "Genius" Grant winners.  The statistics show that 80% of graduates pursue further education or secure full-time employment within six months.  With over 4,000 courses and 190 professional programs across its nine undergraduate and ten graduate/doctoral schools, Northwestern is particularly acclaimed for its Kellogg School of Management, Feinberg School of Medicine, and Medill School of Journalism, the latter being the top-ranked graduate journalism program in the United States.

In addition, Northwestern University has two campuses. Northwestern University Evanston is the main campus. Downtown Evanston is right outside the southwest corner of campus, making it easy to walk to the chic restaurants, bars, entertainment venues, and the transit station that can take you to Chicago. Northwestern University Chicago campus is located in the Streeterville neighbourhood; which is the first choice for students and faculty members who want to rent apartments near Northwestern University.

With so many Northwestern University housing options on uhomes.com, you might wonder which Housing at Northwestern is the best. Here we've listed the top 10 apartments near Northwestern University Chicago.

1. Evanston Place: apartment near Northwestern University Chicago. It is a 12-minute walk distance from Northwest University. 
2. The Link Evanston: a Northwestern off-campus housing, and it is a 14-minute walk distance from Northwest University.
3. The Reserve: popular apartments near Northwestern University Chicago, IL.
4. E2 Apartments: a furnished apartments near Northwestern University Chicago, il.
5. Central Station: modern apartments near Northwestern University Chicago.
6. 1717 Apartments: luxury apartments near Northwestern University Chicago.
7. VUE 53: furnished apartments near Northwestern University Chicago, IL.
8. The Letterman Chicago: perfect apartments near Northwestern University Chicago, IL.
9. Tailor Lofts: a stylish apartments near Northwestern University Chicago, il.
10. 1500 Chicago Apartments: a modern apartments near Northwestern University Chicago, il. 

Renting Northwestern off-campus housing can be competitive if you want to find a great deal. On uhomes.com, we offer lots of cheap and fully furnished apartments near Northwestern University for students to choose from. Here, we listed some cheap Northwestern University off-campus housing for your convenience.

Evanston Gateway: a modern Northwestern University off-campus housing.

Dalet Park: affordable apartments near Northwestern University Chicago. offers spacious one, two, and three-bedroom apartments with large decks, laundry.

Presidential Apartments: an affordable Northwestern off-campus housing.

415 Premier Evanston: a pet-friendly Northwestern University housing.

7250 N Western Ave: an exquisite housing near Northwestern University.

Mayan Lagoon: Fully furnished apartments close to Northwestern University.

The Maynard at 2545 W Fitch: apartments near Northwestern University offer comfortable living spaces and modern conveniences.

1323 W Morse Ave: affordable and furnished apartments near Northwestern University.

Sheridan Terrace - 6725 N Sheridan Rd: a contemporary Northwestern University off-campus housing.

North Shore Apartments: a cheap Northwestern University housing.

Here are the most popular neighborhoods near Northwestern University: Edgewater, West Ridge, Lincoln Square, and Rogers Park, each has its features and appeals.

• Edgewater

Edgewater is popular area for students rent Northwestern off campus housing, if you like the feel of the city but want somewhere nicer, you can go a bit further south to Edgewater, which is top notch for restaurants and has many nice apartments.

• West Ridge

Alternating between the nicknames "North Town" and "West Rogers Park," West Ridge is a seamless blend of idyllic Chicago suburb and dynamic urban lifestyle. uhomes.com offers many Northwestern off-campus housing sources in the neighborhood close to the Northwestern community.

• Lincoln Square

Old World heritage meets modern charm in Lincoln Square. Lincoln Square area has many affordable apartments near Northwestern University.  Lincoln Square is also a great spot for local shopping, with an array of independently owned boutiques and speciality shops. 

• Rogers Park

Rogers Park is great for reasonable rent; if you prefer to live in an apartment near Northwestern University alone, it's more economical to try looking at apartments across the border in Chicago. Rogers Park neighbourhood is very convenient for grocery shopping and other day-to-day necessities and is close to the lake.

Renting apartments near Northwestern University accounts for a large proportion of your cost of living at Northwestern University. Except for the Northwestern off-campus housing fees, there are other costs during your study at Northern University. Here's a breakdown of the estimated costs for incoming students:

• Northwestern University dorm cost: $14,172/year
• Northwestern off-campus housing average rent:

Studio apartments near Northwestern University: US$1,987.89/month;

1-bedroom apartments near Northwestern University: US$2,386.60/month;

2-bedroom apartments near Northwestern University: US$3,278.00/month;

3-bedroom apartments near Northwestern University: US$4,445.00/month;

4-bedroom apartments near Northwestern University: US$4,119.00/month;

• Northwestern University Tuition: $22,368/quarter

• Books & supplies: $1,794/year 

• Personal expenses: $2,073/year

• Transportation:

A single subway ride: $2.50

A single bus ride: $2.25

1-Day CTA/Pace Pass: $5

3-Day CTA/Pace Pass: $15

7-Day CTA/Pace Pass: $20

30-Day CTA/Pace Pass: $75

If there is an emergency or you have a lot of luggage, you can choose a taxi or Uber.

Northwestern is one of only three top-10 US universities ranked in the top 20 in the five graduate education categories.

Northwestern is a leading research university that is home to more than 90 school-based centers and 35 University research centers. With an interdisciplinary culture, its research spans a spectrum of areas, including neuroscience, nanotechnology, biotechnology, and drug discovery.

77% of undergraduates at Northwestern combine two or more areas of study.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Northwestern University is 6:1.

Northwestern University faculty and alumni have received the Pulitzer Prize, Nobel Prize, MacArthur Genius Grant, Tony Award, Grammy Award, Emmy Award, Academy Award, Guggenheim Fellowship, membership in the National Academy, and numerous other honorary and professional societies.

After renting suitable Northwestern University apartments, we offer some renowned sights near Northwestern University for you to explore.

Baha'i House of Worship

Mitchell Museum of the American Indian

Grosse Point Lighthouse

Evanston History Center

Evanston Art Center

Ladd Arboretum

Ryan Field

Noyes Cultural Arts Center

Evanston Farmers' Market

uhomes.com also provides many Northwestern housing for students, which are more closely to the above tourist attractions. If you are looking for apartments near Northwestern University, you can contact us for more information. 

Here is an introduction to 7 famous schools at Northwestern University:

McCormick School of Engineering & Applied Science: Northwestern has reshaped engineering education through a curriculum focusing on creativity, teamwork, and innovative design. 

Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences: The Judd A. and Marjorie Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences is Northwestern's oldest and largest school. Undergraduate and graduate students study a liberal arts curriculum encompassing the natural sciences and mathematics, the social sciences, the humanities, fine arts, and interdisciplinary areas of study.

School of Communication: The School of Communication deals with every aspect of communication and its role in human interaction and culture through majors that include communication studies, theater, performance studies, and more.

School of Education & Social Policy: The School of Education and Social Policy prepares students to shape and improve their communities. It offers four courses of study: human development and psychological services, learning and organizational change, secondary teaching, and social policy.

Northwestern Pritzker School of Law: Northwestern Pritzker School of Law goes beyond the basics of legal reasoning; students are prepared to perform multiple roles over the course of long careers. In addition to the JD program, it offers a joint JD-PhD program with the Graduate School, a JD-MBA program with Kellogg School of Management, and a one-year Master of Science in Law degree for STEM graduates and professionals. 

Kellogg School of Management: Students at the Kellogg School of Management learn the science of management and the art of leadership. Programs include a full and part-time MBA, executive MBA, PhD options, two undergraduate certificates, and additional non-degree executive education opportunities. 

Feinberg School of Medicine: Located in the heart of Chicago, the Feinberg School of Medicine is among the nation's highest-ranked research medical schools. It educates the next generation of physicians through a full-time MD program, multiple joint degree programs, graduate medical education, and continuing medical education options.

Whether you choose to rent apartments near Northwestern University or live in dorms, you will find the list of things in NU, such as challenging academics, great athletics, top-class music and theatre, cutting-edge research, and practical experience.

Additionally, Northwestern University has a total of 11 libraries, of which the Evanston campus of the main library is the largest, a total of more than 4.6 million books, a total collection of more than 40,000 magazines and periodicals, students can check the location of materials through computerized library equipment. The library includes the world's largest collection of African studies, a large collection of early printed music and manuscripts and post-modern works, a collection of 19th and 20th-century Western art, and architectural journals. The library system joins 12 other universities in participating in Google Book Search to digitize their collections.

Inside Northwestern University, The University's Art Museum is one of the largest art museums in the Chicago area, with a permanent collection of more than 4,000 works of art. A third of its exhibition floor is dedicated to temporary and travelling exhibitions.

Northwestern University also provides free campus shuttle service, with more than 10 lines to choose from, you can easily reach different campuses and various teaching buildings. In addition, the school also provides airport transfer service, with affordable prices for the convenience of students. There are shared bicycles on campus.