Loyola University

Chicago, IL

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Loyola University Lakeshore Campus - Chicago, IL

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One of the nation’s largest Jesuit institutions, Loyola University Chicago is situated on the banks of Lake Michigan, less than ten miles from the heart of Chicago. Founded in 1870, LUC is consistently ranked among the top universities in the country, offering more than 250 academic programs and certificates. LUC values service to humanity and has been recognized for community service and engagement. Touting an array of sports teams, the Loyola Ramblers compete in NCAA Division I Missouri Valley Conference.

Loyola’s Lakeshore Campus is the main undergraduate campus and home to more than 40 buildings, including the College of Arts and Sciences, the Graduate School, and Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing. Housing options are plentiful near campus. When searching for an apartment, keep in mind which buildings you’ll be visiting the most. Accommodations on the north side of campus would benefit students and faculty of the Crown Center for Humanities whereas options on the south side of campus would suit those spending ample time in Cuneo Hall.

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.

  • Studio

  • 441 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,585/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 659 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,965/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 917 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,495/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,176 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $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

Bell Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

886 Students

Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy

Public

Grades K-8

604 Students

Prescott Elementary School

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

Bell Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

886 Students

Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy

Public

Grades K-8

604 Students

Prescott Elementary School

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

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Touhy Park
  • Warren Park
  • Chase Park
  • Winnemac Park
  • Rogers Park

Airports

  • Chicago O'Hare International
  • Chicago Midway International

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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 2025.