Presidential Towers
555 W Madison St,
Chicago, IL 60661
$1,585 - $9,340 | Studio - 2 Beds
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.
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Chicago, IL is $1,548 for a studio, $1,929 for one bedroom, $2,437 for two bedrooms, and $2,901 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chicago has increased by 2.6% in the past year.
Studio
440 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,548/month
Average Rent
1 BR
660 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,929/month
Average Rent
2 BR
921 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,437/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,174 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,901/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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