A lively area with bars, restaurants, and weekend activity. Ideal if you want a social scene steps from your apartment. Best for: Social students, upperclassmen, Greek life members. Typical rent: $1,450–$2,250/mo.

Distance varies by block — tour from Midtown to your campus buildings before signing.

Expect $1,450–$2,250/mo in Midtown. Studio: $1,250/mo; 1 bedroom: $1,500/mo; 2 bedroom: $1,900/mo; Area range: $1,450–$2,250/mo.

Midtown scores 70/100 on our student-housing safety model. Treat safety like a student-life decision, not just rent: tour at night, confirm lighting and access control, and compare blocks instead of entire ZIP codes. Areas listed on this h…

Midtown is a short transit or bike ride to Columbia Chicago. Transit convenience near Chicago, IL scores about 74/100 in our model. Undergrads often bike for short trips; graduate students more often mix transit + parking depending on program location.

About 82% of residents near Midtown rent rather than own. Roughly 85% undergrad vs 15% graduate renters — Social students, upperclassmen, Greek life members.

Peak demand hits before fall term and again in early summer. For Columbia College Chicago, starting 60 days early improves unit quality and roommate choice.

Inventory in Midtown is limited right now. Browse the Columbia College Chicago housing hub or set alerts while new listings are added.