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University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, IL
A stellar academic environment just steps away from The Loop
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Walkable
As the largest university in the area, the University of Illinois at Chicago enrolls over 29,000 students in the heart of the Near West Side. Though relatively young (established in 1965), UIC has built a reputation as one of the finest academic institutions in the Midwest. The East Campus is home to the School of Architecture, the Institute for Humanities, the Honors College, and the Science & Engineering Labs. With the East Campus directly south of Greektown and next door to Little Italy, the unbelievable Mediterranean restaurants along Halsted Street and the eclectic eateries lining Taylor Street are easily within reach for lunch or dinner anytime. Major Chicago hotspots like The Loop and Randolph Street are close at hand as well, giving you direct access to the city’s trendiest dining, nightlife, and attractions. Apartments and condos in this area can get quite pricey, but Chicago’s extensive public transportation system helps expand your options to more affordable neighborhoods.
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Chicago, IL is $1,664 for a studio, $2,053 for one bedroom, $2,597 for two bedrooms, and $3,116 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chicago has increased by 4.3% in the past year.
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Studio
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438 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,664/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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657 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,053/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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920 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,597/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,185 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,116/month
Average Rent
Learn More About University of Illinois at Chicago
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly University of Illinois at Chicago - Chicago, IL (University) is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In University of Illinois at Chicago - Chicago, IL (University), daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
100
/ 100
Exceptional Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
100
/ 100
Exceptional Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
90
/ 100
Recreation
University of Illinois at Chicago - Chicago, IL (University) provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
70
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in University of Illinois at Chicago - Chicago, IL (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
70
/ 100
Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
90
/ 100
Fairly Noisy
Quiet Score
70
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
702 Students
Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy
Public
Grades K-8
642 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
605 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
557 Students
Public
Grades K-8
462 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
702 Students
Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy
Public
Grades K-8
642 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
605 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
557 Students
Public
Grades K-8
462 Students
Von Steuben Metro Science High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,669 Students
Northside College Preparatory High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,059 Students
Hancock College Preparatory High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,043 Students
Chicago High School For The Arts
Public
Grades 9-12
572 Students
Phoenix Military Academy High School
Public
Grades 9-12
366 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Alliance for the Great Lakes
- Openlands
- Grant Park
- Millennium Park
- Women's Park and Gardens
Airports
- Chicago Midway International
- Chicago O'Hare International
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† 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 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.