University Of Illinois At Chicago (UIC) Off-Campus Housings

About the University of Illinois at Chicago

The University of Illinois at Chicago is located in Illinois. 4%:96% national and international students are accepted every year by the campus.

Let us answer your curiosity related to securing university dorms:

1. Does the University of Illinois at Chicago provide on-campus student rooms? Yes.

2. What is the best month to secure a University of Illinois at Chicago dorm? February.

3. What is the University of Illinois at Chicago dorm allotment priority based on? First come, first served.

4. Can a student make an advanced University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) housing booking without a university offer letter? No.

5. University of Illinois at Chicago housing average rent of US$5,000/semester. Which generally includes electricity, water, and gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, security, and shared building amenities.

6. Expect additional costs other than University of Illinois At Chicago housing on-campus rent, for services such as:

   • Meals plans (if not available, call 211 to find Food banks nearby for free or lowest prices groceries.)

   • Refundable damage deposit.

   • Bicycle parking / discounted Bus pass to campus.

   • Laundry services.

University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Off-Campus Housing Options

There are 2 types of off-campus housing options available, which are a bit expensive as compared to university dorms but offer additional benefits such as flexible contract length, flexible move-in dates, independent social life, and modern amenities:

1. Type 1: Purpose-built off-campus student housing: Avg. prices US$450/month

• Maintained and handled by some private leading student housing providers.

• Only students can apply for off-campus housing.

• Early-bird (Advance) student room booking without university offer letter is applicable in many housings with a few T&Cs applied; read carefully before booking.

• Generally, flexible tenancy has 3, 6, and 12 month-based bookings.

• Popular University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) off-campus housing include Pilsen, Chicago - 630 N Franklin St, and West Town.

2. Type 2: Private student houses/apartments: Avg. prices US$550/month

• Maintained and handled by individual landlords.

• Students with their families can book a room. Number of occupants T&C applied.

• Advance student room booking without a university offer letter is applicable in many housings with a few T&Cs applied; read carefully before booking.

• Generally, flexible tenancy has weekly, monthly, and semester-based bookings.

• Recommended private student housing near the University of Illinois At Chicago include Classic Streeterville 1BR w/ Party Room, nr Mag Mile, Roomy River West 1BR w/ Rooftop & Gym, steps to Blue Line, Impeccable River North 1BR w/ Yoga Studio, nr Riverwalk, and Chic Loop 1BR w/ Gym, W/D & Pool, near Millennium Park.

However, we suggest checking cancellation and refund policies before booking a room OR speaking with our multilingual student housing experts.

Popular Student Areas to Live Near the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)

1. University Village has an average rent of $350-$550/week, i.e., $1,500-$2,300/month; distances from campus are as follows:

• Metro - 5-10 minutes

• Bus -  10-15 minutes

• Taxi -  5-7 minutes

• Walking -  5-10 minutes

Recommended UIC accommodation include East Ukrainian Village, Wicker Park, and Logan Square - 2430.

2. West Loop has an average rent of $500-$750/week, i.e., $2,100-$3,200/month; distances from campus are as follows:

• Metro -  15-20 minutes

• Bus -  20-25 minutes

• Taxi -  10-12 minutes

• Walking -  15-20 minutes

Recommended UIC accommodation include Logan Square - 2852, Uptown, and Chicago - 405 N Wabash Ave.

Benefits of Booking University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Off-Campus Student Housings Over On-campus Dorms 

1. Early bird offer (off-campus student rooms generally give discounts or offers on early booking.)

2. More number of student room types to choose from, unlike university dorms.

3. No offer, no visa, no problem! Easy cancellation process. T&C applied.

4. Avoid expensive last-minute off-campus student room booking.

5. Stay with your friend, partner despite being enrolled in different universities in the city.

6. More privacy because on-campus accommodations usually have shared facilities and common areas.

7. Off-campus and private lets generally have modern facilities, such as  gyms, cinemas, and games rooms.