Governors State University

University Park, IL

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Governors State University - University Park, IL

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Founded in 1969, Governors State is committed to teaching, research, and community service while championing openness, innovation, and flexibility. Offering 64 degree and 24 certificate programs, GSU helps students earn the qualifications needed to succeed in business, industry, health care, the arts, and education.

Situated in Chicago’s Southland, GSU is surrounded by numerous apartments, townhomes, and houses available for rent in University Park, Richton Park, Park Forest, and Monee. Convenience to the Metra Electric line’s University Park Station as well as Interstates 57 and 80 makes commuting and traveling from the GSU campus simple.

GSU is home to the world-renowned Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park, the Center for the Performing Arts, and more than 70 student clubs and organizations. Set amongst 750 acres of prairie, GSU and its surrounding area are ripe for outdoor activities of all kinds. The world-class city of Chicago and its endless amenities are less than 40 miles from GSU, and easily accessible via public transportation.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in University Park, IL is $1,176 for one bedroom, $1,407 for two bedrooms, and $1,631 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in University Park has increased by 2.8% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 843 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,176/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,028 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,407/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,268 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,631/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

11

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

29

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Coretta Scott King Magnet School

Public

Grades K-5

268 Students

5
out of 10

Crete-Monee Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

965 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve
  • Central Park Wetlands
  • Raccoon Grove Nature Preserve
  • Sauk Trail Woods Forest Preserve
  • Monee Reservoir

Airports

  • Chicago Midway International

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