Presidential Towers
555 W Madison St,
Chicago, IL 60661
$1,728 - $5,681
Studio - 2 Beds
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL
Roosevelt University Chicago Campus - Chicago, IL Area Guide
Cheer on the Lakers in your green and white
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Roosevelt
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Lakers
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Private
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Nonsectarian
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Socially Conscious
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Diverse
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Inclusive
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Accessible
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Roosevelt University has maintained a strong commitment to academic, creative, and service excellence since its founding in 1945. With a diverse and passionate student body, Roosevelt promotes mutual understanding, inclusion, social consciousness, and action toward social justice. Offering over 115 degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, Roosevelt empowers students, faculty, and staff to become socially aware citizens as well as future leaders in their professions and communities.
A wide variety of apartments and condos available for rent surround Roosevelt’s campus in Downtown Chicago. Neighborhoods proximate to the RU campus include University Village/Little Italy, River North, and Wicker Park/Bucktown. Ample access to public transportation and major highways simplifies commuting from farther distances as well.
More than 50 student organizations, Lakers athletic teams, artistic performances, and special events contribute to the vibrant campus atmosphere at Roosevelt. The RU campus is interspersed among world-class dining, museums, shopping, theater, sports, live music, cultural attractions, festivals, parks, performance venues, and much more in the heart of Chicago.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Chicago, IL is $1,609 for a studio, $1,990 for one bedroom, $2,508 for two bedrooms, and $3,009 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chicago has increased by 2.8% in the past year.
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Studio
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440 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,609/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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659 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,990/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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917 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,508/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,187 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,009/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
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 11-12
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
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Grant Park
- Openlands
- Alliance for the Great Lakes
- Millennium Park
- Field Museum of Natural History
Airports
- Chicago Midway International
- Chicago O'Hare International
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