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Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL

A stellar institution in Chicago’s historic Bronzeville district

Private Urban Lake

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 June 2026, the average apartment rent in Chicago, IL is $1,657 for a studio, $2,055 for one bedroom, $2,600 for two bedrooms, and $3,114 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chicago has increased by 3.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 439 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,657/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 659 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,055/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 920 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,600/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,189 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,114/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

90 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk

Groceries

70 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

70 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

60 / 100

Recreation

Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

80 / 100

Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

60 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

30 / 100

Extremely Noisy

Quiet Score

10 / 100

Schools

Mayer Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

702 Students

Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy

Public

Grades K-8

642 Students

Audubon Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

605 Students

Alcott College Prep

Public

Grades PK-8

557 Students

Prescott Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

462 Students

Mayer Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

702 Students

Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy

Public

Grades K-8

642 Students

Audubon Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

605 Students

Alcott College Prep

Public

Grades PK-8

557 Students

Prescott Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

462 Students

Von Steuben Metro Science High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,669 Students

Northside College Preparatory High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,059 Students

Hancock College Preparatory High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,043 Students

Chicago High School For The Arts

Public

Grades 9-12

572 Students

Phoenix Military Academy High School

Public

Grades 9-12

366 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 June 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.