Student housing near Columbia College Chicago
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- Chicago, IL
Other Housing Near Columbia College Chicago
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The Flats at East-West University
Chicago, IL0.2 mi to campus
4.0 (21 reviews)
The Flats at East-West University is student housing located in Chicago, IL, offering amenities including a fitness center, air conditioning, basketball court, bike storage, business center, cable TV, community lounge, computer lab, conference room, convenience store, dishwasher, doorman concierge service, elevator, and controlled access.
- 24 7 Maintenance
- 24hr Fitness
- Air Conditioning
Sentral Michigan Avenue | Chicago Apartments
Chicago, IL0.2 mi to campus
4.0 (105 reviews)
Sentral Michigan Avenue is an apartment community in Chicago, IL offering furnished units with full kitchens and dishwashers. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, bike storage, coffee bar, community lounge, conference room, and doorman concierge services, along with cable TV and air conditioning.
- 24 7 Maintenance
- 24hr Fitness
- Air Conditioning
AMLI 900
Chicago, IL0.4 mi to campus
4.0 (84 reviews)
AMLI 900 is an apartment community in Chicago, IL offering amenities including fitness facilities, climate control, outdoor spaces with grilling options, and bike storage. The community features social spaces such as a clubhouse and lounge, along with practical conveniences like a business center and controlled access.
- 24 7 Maintenance
- 24hr Fitness
- Air Conditioning
The Grand Central Apartments
Chicago, IL0.5 mi to campus
4.0 (90 reviews)
The Grand Central Apartments is an apartment community located in Chicago, IL, offering amenities including fitness facilities, climate control, and outdoor spaces. Residents have access to a range of conveniences such as a business center, community lounge, bike storage, and pet-friendly features.
- 24hr Fitness
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony/Patio
Chicago Summer Housing
Chicago, IL0.1 mi to campus
4.0 (106 reviews)
Chicago Summer Housing offers fully furnished student accommodations in Chicago, IL with a full kitchen including dishwasher and freezer, granite countertops, and air conditioning with heating. The property features controlled access, an elevator, and community amenities including a fitness center, game room, community lounge, and conference room, along with bike storage.
- 24 7 Maintenance
- 24hr Fitness
- Air Conditioning
The Alfred - Loop
Chicago, IL0.4 mi to campus
4.0 (65 reviews)
The Alfred is an apartment community in Chicago's Loop neighborhood offering a full kitchen and in-unit dishwasher. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, community lounge, game room, bike storage, business center, and a doorman concierge service.
- 24 7 Maintenance
- 24hr Fitness
- Air Conditioning
Park Michigan
Chicago, IL0.5 mi to campus
4.0 (25 reviews)
Park Michigan is an apartment community in Chicago, IL offering amenities including a fitness center, dog park, doorman concierge, and community lounge. The units feature full kitchens with dishwashers and freezers, air conditioning, cable TV, and controlled access entry. Additional community features include a business center, coffee bar, and BBQ grill.
- 24 7 Maintenance
- 24hr Fitness
- Air Conditioning
The Streeter
Chicago, IL1.3 mi to campus
4.0 (5 reviews)
The Streeter is an apartment community in Chicago, IL offering amenities including air conditioning, balcony patios, and controlled access entry. Residents have access to a basketball court, BBQ grill, bike storage, business center, car wash, clubhouse, and community lounge, along with in-unit features like dishwashers and double vanities. Additional services include cable TV, elevator access, and doorman concierge.
- 24 7 Maintenance
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony/Patio
K2 Apartments
Chicago, IL1.5 mi to campus
4.0 (68 reviews)
K2 Apartments is an apartment community in Chicago, IL offering amenities including fitness facilities, air conditioning, balcony patios, basketball court, BBQ grill, bike storage, business center, cable TV, car wash, clubhouse, community lounge, conference room, controlled access, and dishwashers in select units.
- 24 7 Maintenance
- 24hr Fitness
- Air Conditioning
INFINITE
Chicago, IL0.3 mi to campus
3.0 (85 reviews)
INFINITE is a furnished apartment community in Chicago offering a full kitchen with dishwasher and freezer, air conditioning, and cable TV in each unit. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, business center, bike storage, BBQ grill, convenience store, and controlled access entry.
- 24hr Fitness
- Air Conditioning
- BBQ Area
The Elle
Chicago, IL0.5 mi to campus
4.0 (76 reviews)
The Elle is an apartment community in Chicago, IL offering a full kitchen with granite countertops, dishwasher, air conditioning, and heating. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, dog park, community lounge, conference room, doorman concierge, controlled access entry, elevator, balcony patio, BBQ grill, and high-speed internet.
- 24 7 Maintenance
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony/Patio
The Reed
Chicago, IL0.5 mi to campus
4.0
The Reed is an apartment community in Chicago, IL offering a range of amenities including a fitness center, business center, and clubhouse. Units feature air conditioning, dishwashers, double vanities, and balcony patios, with building services including a doorman concierge and elevator access. Additional amenities include bike storage, cable TV, BBQ grill, and a community lounge with conference room.
- 24 7 Maintenance
- 24hr Fitness
- Air Conditioning
Coeval Apartments
Chicago, IL0.7 mi to campus
4.0 (63 reviews)
Coeval Apartments is an apartment community in Chicago, IL offering amenities including air conditioning, a fitness center, in-unit washer dryer, full kitchen with granite countertops, and high-speed internet. The community features a doorman concierge, on-site management, bike storage, dog park, community lounge, patio deck, BBQ grill, and elevator access.
- 24 7 Maintenance
- Air Conditioning
- BBQ Area
River North Park Apartments
Chicago, IL1.3 mi to campus
4.0 (45 reviews)
River North Park Apartments is an apartment community in Chicago, IL offering units with air conditioning, heating, hardwood floors, and full kitchens. The gated community features a doorman concierge, controlled access, elevator service, and amenities including a fitness center, clubhouse, community lounge, courtyard, and BBQ grill, along with high-speed internet access.
- 24 7 Maintenance
- Air Conditioning
- BBQ Area
Gateway West Loop
Chicago, IL1.3 mi to campus
4.0 (67 reviews)
Gateway West Loop is an apartment community in Chicago, IL offering units with air conditioning, full kitchens with dishwashers and granite countertops, and hardwood floors. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, community lounge, bike storage, bbq grill, doorman concierge, and controlled access entry.
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony/Patio
- BBQ Area
One Chicago
Chicago, IL1.5 mi to campus
4.0 (53 reviews)
One Chicago is an apartment community in Chicago, IL offering residents a range of amenities including air conditioning, dishwasher, garbage disposal, and balcony patios. The community features a fitness center, basketball court, dog park, clubhouse with community lounge, business center, convenience store, gated entry, doorman concierge service, elevator access, and cable TV.
- 24 7 Maintenance
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony/Patio
Aurelien Apartments
Chicago, IL1.6 mi to campus
4.0 (53 reviews)
Aurelien Apartments is an apartment community located in Chicago, IL, offering amenities including a fitness center, air conditioning, balcony patios, bike storage, business center, community lounge, doorman concierge, elevator access, and a courtyard. The community features cable TV, dishwasher-equipped units, carpet flooring, a conference room, and a BBQ grill area.
- 24 7 Maintenance
- 24hr Fitness
- Air Conditioning
Chestnut Tower Apartments
Chicago, IL1.7 mi to campus
4.0 (58 reviews)
Chestnut Tower Apartments is an apartment community in Chicago, IL offering amenities including a fitness center, clubhouse, community lounge, and dog park. The community features controlled access, a doorman concierge, elevator service, and practical conveniences such as bike storage, business center, cable TV, air conditioning, dishwasher, and EV charging.
- 24 7 Maintenance
- 24hr Fitness
- Air Conditioning
NEXT Apartments
Chicago, IL1.8 mi to campus
4.0 (82 reviews)
NEXT Apartments is an apartment community in Chicago, IL offering amenities including air conditioning, balcony patios, BBQ grill, bike storage, business center, cable TV, clubhouse, coffee bar, community lounge, conference room, controlled access, convenience store, dishwasher, doorman concierge, and double vanity.
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony/Patio
- BBQ Area
Luxe on Madison Apartments
Chicago, IL1.8 mi to campus
4.0 (38 reviews)
Luxe on Madison Apartments is an apartment community in Chicago, IL offering units with full kitchens, granite countertops, and in-unit washer dryer. The community features an elevator, controlled access, fitness center, business center, community lounge, and conference room, along with amenities including air conditioning, heating, high-speed internet, balcony patios, and large windows.
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony/Patio
- Business Center
Avenir
Chicago, IL2.1 mi to campus
4.0 (21 reviews)
Avenir is a fully furnished apartment community in Chicago offering a range of amenities including a fitness center, game room, and clubhouse. Residents have access to a full kitchen with dishwasher, balcony patio, bike storage, business center, EV charging, controlled access entry, and doorman concierge services.
- 24 7 Maintenance
- Balcony/Patio
- BBQ Area
The Letterman Chicago Apartments
Chicago, IL1.4 mi to campus
3.0 (74 reviews)
The Letterman Chicago Apartments is a student housing community in Chicago, IL offering fully furnished units with individual leases. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, full kitchen with dishwasher and garbage disposal, high-speed internet, cable TV, and climate control through air conditioning and heating.
- 24 7 Maintenance
- 24hr Fitness
- Air Conditioning
Aston Chicago Apartments
Chicago, IL1.2 mi to campus
4.0 (89 reviews)
Aston Chicago Apartments is a fully furnished apartment community in Chicago featuring in-unit washer dryer, granite countertops, and high-speed internet. Residents have access to a fitness center, pool, hot tub, sundeck, community lounge, and package lockers, with doorman concierge service and air conditioning included.
- Air Conditioning
- Lounge
- Doorman Concierge
Tailor Lofts Apartments
Chicago, IL1.3 mi to campus
3.0 (77 reviews)
Tailor Lofts Apartments is an apartment community in Chicago, IL offering fully furnished units with full kitchens and appliances including dishwashers, garbage disposals, and freezers. Residents have access to amenities such as a fitness center, game room, community lounge, conference room, bike storage, and clubhouse.
- 24hr Fitness
- Bike Storage
- Carpet
Milieu
Chicago, IL1.3 mi to campus
4.0 (14 reviews)
Milieu is an apartment community in Chicago, IL offering in-unit washer dryer and full kitchen with stainless steel appliances including range oven and refrigerator. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, pool, hot tub, movie theater, clubhouse, community lounge, courtyard, and BBQ grill, plus air conditioning throughout.
- Air Conditioning
- BBQ Area
- Clubhouse
Residences at 8 East Huron
Chicago, IL1.4 mi to campus
4.0 (12 reviews)
Residences at 8 East Huron is an apartment community in Chicago, IL offering a full kitchen, in-unit washer dryer, and range oven. Building amenities include a fitness center, pool, hot tub, community lounge, and doorman concierge service, with heating included.
- Lounge
- Doorman Concierge
- Fitness Center
Addams Coliving Apartments
Chicago, IL2.1 mi to campus
3.0 (28 reviews)
Addams Coliving Apartments is an apartment community in Chicago, IL featuring fully furnished units with full kitchens, dishwashers, granite countertops, and air conditioning. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, game room, community lounge, conference room, clubhouse, bike storage, controlled access, cable TV, and a BBQ grill.
- Air Conditioning
- BBQ Area
- Bike Storage
Scio at the Medical District
Chicago, IL2.1 mi to campus
3.0 (40 reviews)
Scio at the Medical District is an apartment community in Chicago offering furnished units with full kitchens, air conditioning, and in-unit dishwashers and garbage disposals. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, game room, clubhouse, business center, bike storage, controlled access entry, doorman concierge service, and outdoor features such as balcony patios and a BBQ grill.
- 24 7 Maintenance
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony/Patio
State and Grand Apartments
Chicago, IL1.2 mi to campus
3.0 (34 reviews)
State and Grand Apartments is a furnished apartment community in Chicago featuring a full kitchen, in-unit washer dryer, and granite countertops. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, pool, and high-speed internet, along with services such as a doorman concierge and on-site management. The community offers controlled access, an elevator, and a balcony patio in a smoke-free environment near transit options.
- 24 7 Maintenance
- 24hr Fitness
- Balcony/Patio
SoNu Digs Apartments
Chicago, IL2.8 mi to campus
2.0 (22 reviews)
SoNu Digs Apartments is a furnished apartment community in Chicago offering a full kitchen, air conditioning, and controlled access. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, game room, community lounge, business center, bike storage, BBQ grill, and courtyard spaces.
- 24hr Fitness
- Air Conditioning
- BBQ Area
Find verified off-campus housing near Columbia College Chicago in Chicago, IL
On-campus room and board: $20,629 per academic year (College Scorecard, 2024-25)
On-campus housing has room for 2,158 students (IPEDS 2023); undergraduate enrollment 5,368 (College Scorecard, 2024-25)
Columbia College Chicago at a Glance
Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education) · Retrieved October 2026
About Columbia College Chicago
Columbia College Chicago stands as a premier creative arts institution nestled in the heart of one of America's most vibrant cities. Renowned for its emphasis on hands-on learning and professional practice, the college empowers students to develop their artistic voices through rigorous studio work, collaborative projects, and real-world experience. The school's commitment to accessibility welcomes students from diverse backgrounds and artistic levels, making creative education attainable for aspiring artists, designers, filmmakers, and performers. Located in Chicago's dynamic Loop neighborhood, students benefit from unparalleled cultural immersion—world-class museums, theaters, galleries, and music venues serve as extensions of the classroom. The city itself becomes a living laboratory where students network with working professionals and engage directly with the creative community. Living near campus means embracing an urban lifestyle rich with inspiration, where student housing options connect you to thriving neighborhoods filled with independent shops, restaurants, and cultural institutions that fuel artistic growth and personal development.
Quick Facts
- Institution Type
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Graduate
- Setting
- Large City
- Retention Rate
- 66%
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Classification
- Master's University (Medium)
Cost & Financial Aid
Annual tuition and estimated costs
As a mid-sized private institution in a large city, Columbia College Chicago students should expect that housing near campus will reflect urban market conditions. Strategic planning around lease timing, living arrangements, and location choices can help manage housing expenses.
- ✓Consider housing options in neighborhoods slightly farther from campus that are still accessible by public transportation, as proximity to the college often drives up rental rates
- ✓Explore shared housing arrangements with other students, such as renting a larger apartment or house with roommates, to distribute costs across multiple people
- ✓Research on-campus housing options if available, as institutional housing sometimes offers predictable pricing and inclusive amenities that can reduce overall expenses
- ✓Plan housing decisions well in advance rather than searching last-minute, which allows time to compare options and potentially negotiate lease terms
Living Near Columbia College Chicago
Neighborhood Guide for Columbia College Chicago Students
Columbia College's downtown location puts you in the heart of Chicago's vibrant Loop and South Loop neighborhoods, surrounded by urban energy and cultural landmarks. The area blends historic architecture with modern development, creating an exciting backdrop for student life.
The South Loop has become increasingly popular with students, offering converted lofts and newer residential buildings within walking distance of campus. Pilsen, just west, attracts creative students with its artistic community, affordable housing options, and thriving Mexican cultural scene. Bridgeport and Hyde Park provide quieter alternatives with good transit connections.
Getting around is convenient thanks to Chicago's extensive CTA public transit system. The Red and Orange Lines serve the Loop directly, while buses connect to surrounding neighborhoods. Many students bike along Chicago's lakefront paths or walk to nearby attractions.
The campus area features world-class museums, theaters, and music venues—part of Chicago's renowned arts scene. Restaurant options range from casual street food to upscale dining, reflecting the city's diverse culinary landscape. Independent shops and larger retailers are easily accessible.
Safety varies by neighborhood, so research specific areas and visit at different times. The Loop attracts heavy foot traffic, while residential neighborhoods offer quieter community feels. Connect with current students for authentic insights about their preferred areas and daily experiences.
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