Post Chicago Apartments
853 W Blackhawk St,
Chicago, IL 60642
$1,360 - $3,784 | Studio - 4 Beds
DePaul University
Chicago, IL
DePaul University Lincoln Park Campus - Chicago, IL
Area Guide
Arts and culture dominate the environment on campus and in the surrounding community
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Urban
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Christian College
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DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus is home to the university’s Colleges of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Science and Health, and Education, as well as the School of Music and the Theatre School. It’s also the oldest and biggest campus for DPU, with its edges blending in with the surrounding Lincoln Park neighborhood. It serves as a major cultural hub for this section of Chicago, housing the exquisite DePaul Art Museum and the Fullerton Stage. The whole package is renowned for giving students a rewarding and enjoyable experience, and the location at the heart of Chicago provides endless possibilities for off-campus excursions.
A few blocks from the University, Lincoln Avenue is lined with a terrific assortment of restaurants, pubs, and live music venues; Lincoln Park and the lakefront are just a short walk to the east. Best of all, housing in the area tends to be quite affordable compared to other areas of the city, with abundant budget-friendly apartments within easy walking distance of the campus.
Rent Trends
As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Chicago, IL is $1,585 for a studio, $1,965 for one bedroom, $2,495 for two bedrooms, and $3,008 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chicago has increased by 5.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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441 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,585/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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659 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,965/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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917 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,495/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,176 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,008/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 K-8
886 Students
Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy
Public
Grades K-8
604 Students
Public
Grades K-8
404 Students
Decatur Classical Elementary School
Public
Grades K-8
323 Students
Mount Greenwood Elementary School
Public
Grades K-8
1,172 Students
Public
Grades K-8
886 Students
Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy
Public
Grades K-8
604 Students
Public
Grades K-8
404 Students
Decatur Classical Elementary School
Public
Grades K-8
323 Students
Hancock College Preparatory High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,013 Students
Devry Advantage Academy High School
Public
Grades 11-12
135 Students
Von Steuben Metro Science High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,656 Students
Northside College Preparatory High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,040 Students
Phoenix Military Academy High School
Public
Grades 9-12
463 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Oz Park
- Wrightwood Park
- Lincoln Park Zoo
- Lincoln Park
- Notebaert Nature Museum
Military Bases
Airports
- Chicago Midway International
- Chicago O'Hare International
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