Student Housing near University of Chicago

There are a lot of student housing options around the University of Chicago. Here are our top five picks:

VUE 53: VUE 53 is very close to the University of Chicago. It offers three types of rooms: studio,1B1B, and 2B2B, as well as facilities such as a lounge, bike storage, business centre, and study room.

Solstice on the Park: Situated near the University of Manchester, Solstice on the Park offers comfortable student living with a range of room options, including 1B1B, 2B2B, 3B3B. It provides a supportive and inclusive student community with amenities like a business center, a lounge, and a gym.

5252 apartment: Located near the University of Chicago, 5252 apartment in the vibrant heart of Hyde Park, with the most sought-after facilities and incredible views. These beautiful new apartments have been carefully furnished, offering panoramic views of Lake Michigan. Various room types, including studios and apartments, offer students a convenient and comfortable living and studying environment.

Cloisters: a vibrant student housing option near the University of Chicago. It offers contemporary 1B1B, 2B2B, and 2B3B apartments, providing students with a vibrant and inclusive community. With amenities like a communal lounge, business center, and gym, Cloisters creates an engaging and supportive living experience.

Windermere House: It is a popular student hosing option near the University of Chicago. It offers four types of room studio, 1B1B, 2B2B, 2B3B, providing students a vibrant and inclusive community. With amenities like a lounge, bike storage and gym.

The cost of studying at the University of Chicago varies depending on the course of study, individual spending habits, financial situation and lifestyle. Average Tuition fees for full-time international students are $65,619. Accommodation costs are approximately $20,280 every year. Living costs are about $1276 per month: $327 per month for food and $105 per month for transport.

1. Chicago Theatre

2. Cloud Gate in Millennium Park, AKA The Bean

3. The Magnificent Mile

4. Navy Pier

5. Willis Tower Skydeck (103rd Fl)

6. The Second City

7. The Art Institute of Chicago

8. The Museum of Contemporary Art

9. The Shedd Aquarium

10. Field Museum (Zoology, Botany, to Geology)

1. Shuttles: UGo shuttles are free for students. Students should present their UCID to use the shuttles. 

2. CTA Buses: A number of Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) buses serve the University of Chicago campus and Hyde Park area. 

3. Trains: The Metra Electric District Line runs through Hyde Park and can be accessed at several train stations in Hyde Park.

4. Biking: Divvy is Chicago's bike share program. You can take a bike out from any station and return it to any other station in the city. For non-Divvy riders, the campus offers several bike racks where students can lock their bikes.

5. Parking: Hyde Park has significant unpaid street parking (varies by street). Students and others with an active UChicago ID can park for free at the Ellis Avenue parking facility after hours.

The average cost of living in Chicago for students is $1470 per month. The average rent amount is $600 per month. You can stay in Illinois if you are studying at the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, and the University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign.

For one people, living cost is about $22,317 per year.

• Economics: 1,277
• Computer science: 465
• Mathematics: 311
• Biological sciences: 266
• Political science: 216
• Psychology: 207
• Public policy studies: 197
• History: 148
• Neuroscience: 133
• Physics: 127

All landlords and property managers at the University of Chicago are legally required to protect your deposit in a legally recognised tenancy deposit scheme. If you take care of your student accommodation, you should have no problem getting your money back. You can check out some further information right here.

Room Types: Singles, Doubles, Apartments. Exterior of a gothic style building, International House. 

International students at UChicago come from over 100 countries and comprise 24% of the University's student population.