2545 W Fitch
2545 W Fitch Ave,
Chicago, IL 60645
$1,430 - $1,562
1 Bed
Area Guide
North Park University Chicago, IL
A historic institution in the heart of the Park District
Private
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Small
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Urban
North Park University is a small liberal arts college in Chicago’s Park District, on the banks of the North Branch Chicago River. Operating under the purview of the Evangelical Covenant Church, North Park University shares its campus with the denomination’s North Park Theological Seminary. The university preserves its distinctive Swedish heritage with such traditions as the annual Saint Lucy’s Day festival in December.
Located between North Park and Albany Park, the university enjoys a location surrounded by a mix of urban neighborhoods and public greenspaces. Most of the area immediately surrounding the campus is residential, making it easy to live within walking distance of the university (rental rates tend to be rather reasonable nearby). The commercial districts along Lawrence Avenue and Kedzie Avenue are close at hand, giving you easy access to the diverse local shops and restaurants.
The lakefront is only a few minutes to the east, and with the city’s extensive public transportation options, you can easily reach anywhere in the Chicagoland area without a personal vehicle.
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Chicago, IL is $1,646 for a studio, $2,047 for one bedroom, $2,587 for two bedrooms, and $3,092 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chicago has increased by 3.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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439 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,646/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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659 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,047/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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920 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,587/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,190 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,092/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly North Park University - Chicago, IL (University) is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
North Park University - Chicago, IL (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Recreation
North Park University - Chicago, IL (University) provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
90
/ 100
Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
70
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in North Park University - Chicago, IL (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
60
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
50
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Gompers Park
- Winnemac Park
- North Park Village Nature Center
- Labagh Woods
- Chase Park
Airports
- Chicago O'Hare International
- Chicago Midway International
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