Illinois Institute of Technology

Chicago, IL

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Illinois Institute of Technology - Chicago, IL

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A stellar institution in Chicago’s historic Bronzeville district

Private Urban Lake Walkable Public Transportation Rail Service

Since its inception in 1890, Illinois Institute of Technology has built a reputation as one of the finest institutions of its kind in the Midwest. Although a private university, Illinois Tech is considered one of the best values for higher education in the United States. While IIT specializes in the sciences (boasting one of the top-ranked engineering doctoral programs in the nation), they school also features a robust liberal arts sector and remains one of only a handful of tech-based institutions to operate its own law school.

In your downtime, it’s easy to walk over to Guaranteed Rate Field for a White Sox Game, or to Burnham Park to enjoy tranquil views of Lake Michigan. Chinatown and South Loop are only a few blocks to the north, and both Metrarail and subway service stop near the campus, opening up the entire city to you anytime. The cost of renting near IIT can vary dramatically, although several apartments and condos are available for under $1000 per month. The Bronzeville neighborhood is known for its historic buildings, and offers many opportunities to live in well-preserved buildings and townhomes as well as more contemporary units.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Chicago, IL is $1,585 for a studio, $1,952 for one bedroom, $2,479 for two bedrooms, and $3,012 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chicago has increased by 4.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 443 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,585/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 663 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,952/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 920 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,479/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,198 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,012/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

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 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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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 September 2025.