Chicago State University

Chicago, IL

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Chicago State University - Chicago, IL Area Guide

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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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Chicago, IL is $1,640 for a studio, $2,035 for one bedroom, $2,560 for two bedrooms, and $3,069 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chicago has increased by 2.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 440 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,640/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 658 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,035/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 917 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,560/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,189 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,069/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

70 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

30 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

20 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

60 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

20 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

20 / 100

Very Noisy

Quiet Score

20 / 100

Schools

Mount Greenwood Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

1,172 Students

Skinner Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

976 Students

Bell Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

886 Students

Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy

Public

Grades K-8

604 Students

Alcott College Prep

Public

Grades PK-8

601 Students

Mount Greenwood Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

1,172 Students

Skinner Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

976 Students

Bell Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

886 Students

Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy

Public

Grades K-8

604 Students

Alcott College Prep

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 9-12

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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Methodology

† 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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.