Purdue University, North Central Campus

Westville, IN

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Purdue University, North Central Campus - Westville, IN

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Small-town charm meets the Purdue system’s tradition of excellence

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The Westville campus of Purdue University Northwest forms one half of the Purdue System’s newest member facility— formerly known as Purdue University North Central, it merged with Purdue University Calumet in 2016 to create a new unified institution. The university’s Westville campus is home to a veterinary emergency center as well as the popular Shakespeare’s Garden with its tranquil pond. The nearby town of Westville is a rural community of around 6,000 people, a few minutes south of the Indiana Dunes and the Lake Michigan shoreline. While relatively isolated, there are a few apartments within walking distance of the PNW campus, and many more options just up the road in the Michigan City area. Michigan City is also where you’ll find the most nearby shopping, dining, nightlife, and entertainment options—the south side of town near Franklin Street features a large cluster of retail shops, restaurants, and a multiplex movie theater. When you’re looking for a change of scenery, Chicago is only an hour up Interstate 90.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Westville, IN is $1,297 for two bedrooms, and $1,599 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Westville has increased by 3.9% in the past year.

  • 2 BR

  • 1,113 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,297/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,485 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,599/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

12

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

27

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

Westville Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

517 Students

5
out of 10

Westville High School

Public

Grades 7-12

427 Students

7
out of 10

Westville High School

Public

Grades 7-12

427 Students

7
out of 10
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Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve
  • Sunset Hill Farm County Park
  • Luhr County Park & Nature Center
  • Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
  • Indiana Dunes State Park

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • South Bend International

Colleges

Top Apartments Near Purdue University, North Central Campus

The Fields of New Durham Apartment Homes

The Fields of New Durham Apartment Homes

1823 S River Rd,
Westville, IN 46391

$1,279 - $1,599 | 2-3 Beds

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.