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853 W Blackhawk St,
Chicago, IL 60642
$1,284 - $3,799 | Studio - 4 Beds
DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus is home to the university’s Colleges of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Science and Health, and Education, as well as the School of Music and the Theatre School. It’s also the oldest and biggest campus for DPU, with its edges blending in with the surrounding Lincoln Park neighborhood. It serves as a major cultural hub for this section of Chicago, housing the exquisite DePaul Art Museum and the Fullerton Stage. The whole package is renowned for giving students a rewarding and enjoyable experience, and the location at the heart of Chicago provides endless possibilities for off-campus excursions.
A few blocks from the University, Lincoln Avenue is lined with a terrific assortment of restaurants, pubs, and live music venues; Lincoln Park and the lakefront are just a short walk to the east. Best of all, housing in the area tends to be quite affordable compared to other areas of the city, with abundant budget-friendly apartments within easy walking distance of the campus.
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Chicago, IL is $1,526 for a studio, $1,900 for one bedroom, $2,399 for two bedrooms, and $2,871 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chicago has increased by 2.5% in the past year.
Studio
441 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,526/month
Average Rent
1 BR
659 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,900/month
Average Rent
2 BR
922 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,399/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,178 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,871/month
Average Rent
Very Walkable
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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Good Transit
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The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Very Bikeable
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This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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