Loyola University Lakeshore Campus - Chicago, IL: Campus Guide

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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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Chicago, IL is $1,632 for a studio, $2,029 for one bedroom, $2,545 for two bedrooms, and $3,057 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chicago has increased by 2.7% in the past year.

Studio
439 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,632/month

Average Rent

1 BR
658 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$2,029/month

Average Rent

2 BR
916 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$2,545/month

Average Rent

3 BR
1,190 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$3,057/month

Average Rent

Schools

Points of Interest

The Maynard at 5115 N Sheridan

5101-5115 N Sheridan Rd,
Chicago, IL 60640

$1,380 - $1,714

Studio - 1 Bed

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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 February 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.