2545 W Fitch
2545 W Fitch Ave,
Chicago, IL 60645
$1,258 - $1,605
1 Bed
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL
Northeastern Illinois University - Chicago, IL Area Guide
Representing Chicago’s academic community in the North Park neighborhood
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Tracing its roots back to 1867, Northeastern Illinois University has long been an important contributor to Chicago’s academic community. The university has built a reputation for providing high-quality educational opportunities through its Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business and Management, and Education. The campus serves as a cultural hub for the nearby neighborhoods, hosting theater productions and concerts at the NEIU Stage Center and displaying fresh and exciting artwork at the Fine Arts Center Gallery. NEIU occupies a quiet section of Chicago, about three miles inland from Montrose Beach. The surrounding North Park neighborhood offers many affordable rentals within a few blocks of the university, with the most availability on the south and east sides of campus. This section of the city is mostly residential, with a few strips of commercial activity close by along Lawrence Avenue and Devon Avenue. However, with the benefit of local public transportation, you can easily take advantage of the best that Chicago has to offer, even without the use of a personal vehicle.
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.
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Studio
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439 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,632/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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658 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,029/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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916 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,545/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,190 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,057/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Northeastern Illinois University - Chicago, IL (University) is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Northeastern Illinois University - Chicago, IL (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
60
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
40
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Recreation
Northeastern Illinois 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
60
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Northeastern Illinois University - Chicago, IL (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
50
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
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Schools
Mount Greenwood Elementary School
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Grades K-8
1,172 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
976 Students
Public
Grades K-8
886 Students
Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy
Public
Grades K-8
604 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
601 Students
Mount Greenwood Elementary School
Public
Grades K-8
1,172 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
976 Students
Public
Grades K-8
886 Students
Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy
Public
Grades K-8
604 Students
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 9-12
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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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- North Park Village Nature Center
- Gompers Park
- Labagh Woods
- Winnemac Park
- Indian Road Woods
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- Chicago O'Hare International
- Chicago Midway International
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