Roosevelt University

Chicago, IL

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Roosevelt University has maintained a strong commitment to academic, creative, and service excellence since its founding in 1945. With a diverse and passionate student body, Roosevelt promotes mutual understanding, inclusion, social consciousness, and action toward social justice. Offering over 115 degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, Roosevelt empowers students, faculty, and staff to become socially aware citizens as well as future leaders in their professions and communities.

A wide variety of apartments and condos available for rent surround Roosevelt’s campus in Downtown Chicago. Neighborhoods proximate to the RU campus include University Village/Little Italy, River North, and Wicker Park/Bucktown. Ample access to public transportation and major highways simplifies commuting from farther distances as well.

More than 50 student organizations, Lakers athletic teams, artistic performances, and special events contribute to the vibrant campus atmosphere at Roosevelt. The RU campus is interspersed among world-class dining, museums, shopping, theater, sports, live music, cultural attractions, festivals, parks, performance venues, and much more in the heart of Chicago.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Chicago, IL is $1,489 for a studio, $1,844 for one bedroom, $2,342 for two bedrooms, and $2,816 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chicago has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 442 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,489/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 660 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,844/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 922 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,342/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,179 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,816/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

83

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

66

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

77

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

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