8200 S. Evans Ave.
8200 S Evans Ave,
Chicago, IL 60619
$1,500
2 Beds
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL
Chicago State University - Chicago, IL Area Guide
Cheer for the Cougars in your green and white
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Chicago State
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HBCU
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Chicago State University first opened as a teacher training school in 1867. Today, Chicago State is a public, comprehensive university providing access to higher education for students of diverse backgrounds and educational needs. CSU fosters the intellectual development and success of students through a rigorous, positive, and transformative educational experience. Spread across 161 acres in a residential community on the Southside of Chicago, CSU is within close proximity to a variety of houses, condos, and apartments available for rent. CSU has access to its own Metra station in addition to the intersection of Interstates 57 and 94, allowing for simple commutes and travels from campus. A broad range of NCAA Division I Cougars athletic games, student activities, clubs and organizations, fraternities and sororities, and student government opportunities contribute to the vibrant campus life at CSU. The many amenities of Downtown Chicago are just 12 miles away from campus. Weekend getaway options are plentiful with Milwaukee, Indianapolis, and Detroit all located within a four-hour drive.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Chicago, IL is $1,613 for a studio, $1,996 for one bedroom, $2,507 for two bedrooms, and $3,010 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chicago has increased by 3.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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440 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,613/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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659 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,996/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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917 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,507/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,187 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,010/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
Mount Greenwood Elementary School
Public
Grades K-8
1,172 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
976 Students
Public
Grades K-8
886 Students
Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy
Public
Grades K-8
604 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
601 Students
Mount Greenwood Elementary School
Public
Grades K-8
1,172 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
976 Students
Public
Grades K-8
886 Students
Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy
Public
Grades K-8
604 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
601 Students
Northside College Preparatory High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,040 Students
Hancock College Preparatory High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,013 Students
Devry Advantage Academy High School
Public
Grades 11-12
135 Students
Jones College Prep High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,941 Students
Von Steuben Metro Science High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,656 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Bronzeville Children's Museum
- Avalon Park
- Graver Park
- Trumbull Park
- Bessemer Park
Airports
- Chicago Midway International
- Chicago O'Hare International
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