Chicago Student Accommodation

Find and book student housing in Chicago at uhomes.com. Browse and find the right student accommodation for you in Chicago based on your preferences. These include private student properties in Chicago, which include student apartments, shared and En-suite rooms, and student studios. All these properties offer fully furnished apartments with modern facilities such as communal lounge areas, games areas, study rooms, swipe card laundry, fully equipped gyms, BBQ areas and much more.
Students looking for this type of private accommodation in Chicago should visit the Student Housing website to compare the various options and choose the best Chicago student accommodation. Go find your roommate! For affordable student housing in Chicago, most students choose to book affordable student apartments such as The Letterman Chicago, Regents Park, Lake Meadows, Presidential Towers and VUE 53

Houses in Chicago

Before deciding to sign the contract, can I come to Chicago to see the apartment?

Yes, we encourage students to see the apartment in person before deciding to sign the contract, so that they can have a more direct feeling about the apartment. However, we must admit that many students want to move in as soon as they arrive in the United States, and the closer the school start is, the higher the price and the fewer good apartments available. Therefore, students should decide when to sign a contract according to their actual situation.

What documents should I bring when checking in?

Please bring your passport, I-20, payment receipt, credit card, check, etc. Please note that the property does not accept cash.

When renting a house in Chicago, can I cancel the lease at any time after signing the lease?

You may not. Generally speaking, the lease will take effect immediately after it is signed, and neither party can terminate the lease in advance. According to the relevant laws of the United States, if the tenant has signed a long-term lease, he/she shall bear the rent for the entire lease term. Even if he/she is forced to move out, the landlord still has the right to require the tenant to pay all the rent.

What are the starting and closing times for renting student housing in Chicago?

Generally, student apartments have a specific check-in time and check-out time, most of which are 3-5 days before the school starts. Some apartments offer flexible check-in time during the summer vacation, or early check-in for some rooms. The check-out time is generally May 31, July 31, August 31, etc. of the following year.

What is the average cost of renting a house for students in Chicago?

There are many options for renting in Chicago, and the prices vary depending on the house you choose. If you apply for an apartment, you can usually pay $1400 to $1600 for a one-room apartment, including all the expenses. If you apply for a multi-bedroom apartment and share it with other students, your fee can be controlled at $700 to $900, while your roommate will pay a little more.

If I want to study abroad in Chicago, when should I start looking for a house?

Starting from January, if you see a suitable house during this period, you should apply as soon as possible; if you don’t find a suitable house, you can wait. But if it's May or June, do it as soon as possible. The longer you delay, the fewer cost-effective options available. After August, there are few housing options available.

What are the options for renting a house in Chicago?

In Chicago, most students will choose a Flat Apartment, followed by House and Townhouse. Generally speaking, there are studio, 1 bed 1 bath, 2 bed 2 bath, 3 bed 3 bath, 4 bed 4 bath, etc. There are also room types belonging to share bedroom, such as 2 bed 1 bath, 3 bed 2 bath, etc.

How large is the student apartment in Chicago?

According to the uhomes database, student apartments or student units in Chicago are usually between 21m² to 235m².

I have booked an apartment. Can I check in directly after arriving in Chicago?

Each apartment has its own clear check-in time. If you arrive in the United States after the official check-in time of the apartment, of course you can check in directly after going through the check-in procedures. However, if you arrive before the official check-in time stipulated by the apartment, you should: 1) Communicate with the apartment in time when applying for the apartment to see if there is the possibility of early check-in and tell the apartment your ideal check-in time; 2) If the apartment cannot provide early check-in, you need to find temporary accommodation by yourself, such as hotels, daily rental houses, or ask for help from early students.

What should you pay attention to when renting a house in Chicago?

Is the room number, key, etc. correct and is the apartment fully equipped with all the facilities provided? If possible, we suggest that you take a picture of the check-in list and submit it to the apartment together with the check-in list, so that both parties can retain a copy of evidence to protect themselves.

What should I pay attention to when subletting in Chicago?

It is recommended to confirm with the second lessor and the apartment party the procedures required to complete the sublease and ensure that you are no longer legally responsible for the previous contract. If it is a private sublease, students should pay more attention to: 1) These are private actions, without any legal effect; 2) If found, the apartment is likely to hold you responsible. In view of the risks associated with private subletting, please negotiate with the tenant in advance to protect your own interests.

I booked an apartment, but when I arrived, I found it did not meet my expectations, what should I do?

Students are requested to contact the apartment management office directly to report any dissatisfaction and discuss with the apartment party. If there is no room for renewal and you do not want to break the contract, the best way is to sublet the house to someone else. We strongly discourage moving out of an apartment without informing the parties involved. Because in the United States, once the contract is signed, the contract becomes effective. If you do not move in or move out directly, it is equivalent to unilaterally breaking the contract and you will incur high penalties.