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DePaul University Lincoln Park Campus - Chicago, IL

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Arts and culture dominate the environment on campus and in the surrounding community

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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.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Chicago, IL is $1,488 for a studio, $1,847 for one bedroom, $2,341 for two bedrooms, and $2,833 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chicago has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 442 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,488/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 660 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,847/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 922 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,341/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,181 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,833/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

83

Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

66

Good Transit

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The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

77

Very Bikeable

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This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy

Public

Grades K-8

604 Students

10
out of 10

Haines Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

529 Students

10
out of 10

Skinner North Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

490 Students

10
out of 10

Hamilton Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

451 Students

10
out of 10

Prescott Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

404 Students

10
out of 10

Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy

Public

Grades K-8

604 Students

10
out of 10

Haines Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

529 Students

10
out of 10

Skinner North Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

490 Students

10
out of 10

Hamilton Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

451 Students

10
out of 10

Prescott Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

404 Students

10
out of 10

Jones College Prep High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,941 Students

10
out of 10

Payton College Preparatory High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,233 Students

10
out of 10

Northside College Preparatory High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,040 Students

10
out of 10

Hancock College Preparatory High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,013 Students

10
out of 10

Devry Advantage Academy High School

Public

Grades 11-12

135 Students

10
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Oz Park
  • Wrightwood Park
  • Lincoln Park Zoo
  • Lincoln Park
  • Notebaert Nature Museum

Airports

  • Chicago Midway International
  • Chicago O'Hare International

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