One-bedroom apartment near DePaul up for sublease — $950/month with utilities covered. Clean ready to move in and super close to campus and all the daily spots.
Area shared after sign-in
Student housing near Chicago
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Freshly listed duplex in Lincoln Park — 2 beds 2 baths $3100/mo. Hardwood floors two fireplaces huge bedrooms private balcony and central AC. Available now.
Area shared after sign-in3-bedroom place in West Town needs one more roommate. $830/mo base + utilities move-in by Sept 1. 25 min to the Loop 35 min to Lincoln Park. Looking for a clean respectful communicative housemate.
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$1,600/mo
Single roomCozy room in Kerrytown near campus
Kerrytown · near Illinois Institute of Technology
Available from Aug 2026Posted 9d ago
Ryan JohnsonReplies to 72% · within 2h
$1,200/mo
Single roomBedroom in Clayton
Clayton · near Illinois Institute of Technology
Available from Sep 2026Posted 12d ago
Daniel MillerReplies to 70% · within 3h
$850/mo
Shared roomSpare room in Northside
Northside · near University of Illinois Chicago
Available from Aug 2026Posted 14d ago
Matthew AndersonReplies to 71% · within 2h
$1,150/mo
Single roomPrivate non-veg room near campus
Clintonville · near Illinois Institute of Technology
Available from Sep 2026Posted 14d ago
Fatima KhanReplies to 71% · within 1h
$950/mo
Single roomRoom for rent near CSU
Old Town · near Northwestern University
Available from Aug 2026Posted 14d ago
Jason LeeReplies to 79% · within 2h
$1,100/mo
Single roomPrivate room in walkable South Loop apartment
South Loop, Chicago · near University of Illinois Chicago
Available from Aug 2026Posted 14d ago
David JohnsonReplies to 74% · within 2h
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$1,500/mo
Single roomPrivate room in East Village apartment
East Village, Manhattan · near Illinois Institute of Technology
Available from Sep 2026Posted 14d ago
Priya PatelReplies to 83% · within 2h
$1,200/mo
Single roomQuiet room in cozy East Bank apartment
East Bank, Minneapolis · near University of Chicago
Available from Aug 2026Posted 14d ago
Michael SmithReplies to 80% · within 2h
$1,100/mo
Single roomPrivate room in Irvine near campus
Irvine Spectrum · near DePaul University
Available from Sep 2026Posted 14d ago
Taylor SmithReplies to 90% · within 1h
$1,150/mo
Single roomPrivate room in East Austin
East Austin · near DePaul University
Available from Aug 2026Posted 14d ago
Michael BrownReplies to 74% · within 3h
$1,100/mo
Single roomPrivate room in Culver City
Culver City · near DePaul University
Available from Aug 2026Posted 14d ago
Li ZhangReplies to 80% · within 1h
$1,250/mo
Single roomCozy room in Ukrainian Village
Ukrainian Village · near DePaul University
Available from Sep 2026Posted 14d ago
Lisa WilsonReplies to 72% · within 2h
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How housing works near Chicago
Most students near Chicago share a flat or a house with roommates to keep rent manageable. Prices vary by how close you are to campus and whether a room is private or shared.
Leases usually run 6 to 12 months. Landlords may ask for a deposit and, in some markets, proof of income or a guarantor. Arriving students often solve this with a roommate already on the lease.
Never send money before a video tour and a signed lease. We show approximate locations only until you’re in touch with the other person, and we never claim a listing is verified.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is rent for a room near Chicago?
- Rents shift with the season and distance from campus. The curated stats line on this page shows the current median from local housing posts when enough have been collected.
- Is it safe to arrange housing before I arrive?
- It can be, if you’re careful. Message in the app, keep contact details private until you’re comfortable, do a live video tour, and never pay before a signed lease.
- Do you verify listings or owners?
- No. We check what we reasonably can and show trust signals, but we never claim ownership is verified. Treat every listing with normal caution.
- Can I find culturally-comfortable roommates near Chicago?
- People describe themselves in free text and you choose who to talk to. We don’t filter people by background. Our structured filters only cover property facts like budget, room type, and amenities.