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853 W Blackhawk St,
Chicago, IL 60642
$1,307 - $3,821
Studio - 2 Beds
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DePaul University Lincoln Park Campus Chicago, IL
Arts and culture dominate the environment on campus and in the surrounding community
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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 June 2026, the average apartment rent in Chicago, IL is $1,651 for a studio, $2,055 for one bedroom, $2,591 for two bedrooms, and $3,101 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chicago has increased by 3.8% in the past year.
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Studio
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440 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,651/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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659 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,055/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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920 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,591/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,190 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,101/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly DePaul University Lincoln Park Campus - Chicago, IL (University) is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In DePaul University Lincoln Park Campus - Chicago, IL (University), daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
70
/ 100
Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
90
/ 100
Great Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
80
/ 100
Exceptional Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
100
/ 100
Recreation
DePaul University Lincoln Park Campus - Chicago, IL (University) provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Great Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
80
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in DePaul University Lincoln Park Campus - Chicago, IL (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Exceptionally Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
90
/ 100
Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
90
/ 100
Fairly Noisy
Quiet Score
60
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Oz Park
- Wrightwood Park
- Lincoln Park Zoo
- Lincoln Park
- Notebaert Nature Museum
Airports
- Chicago Midway International
- Chicago O'Hare International
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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.
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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 June 2026.
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