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: $2,600–$4,450/mo.

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

Expect $2,600–$4,450/mo in Near North. Studio: $2,200/mo; 1 bedroom: $2,700/mo; 2 bedroom: $3,750/mo; Area range: $2,600–$4,450/mo.

Near North scores 72/100 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…

Near North is a short transit or bike ride to Institute of Culinary Education. Transit convenience near Pasadena, CA scores about 73/100 in our model. Undergrads often bike for short trips; graduate students more often mix transit + parking depending on program location.

About 84% of residents near Near North rent rather than own. Roughly 63% undergrad vs 37% graduate renters — Social students, upperclassmen, Greek life members.

Peak demand hits before fall term and again in early summer. For Institute of Culinary Education, starting 90 days early improves unit quality and roommate choice.

Inventory in Near North is limited right now. Browse the Institute of Culinary Education housing hub or set alerts while new listings are added.