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Off-Campus Housing Near Illinois Wesleyan University
$625/unit
Fees may apply727 West (717-721 W. Raab)
$360+/unit
Fees may apply102 W. Locust
$415+/unit
Fees may apply320 E Vernon Ave
$405+/unit
Fees may apply505 S Fell Ave
About Off-Campus Housing Near Illinois Wesleyan University
Illinois Wesleyan University is a private liberal arts institution located in Bloomington, Illinois, enrolling roughly 1,700 undergraduate students. Founded in 1850, IWU emphasizes close faculty-student relationships across its strong programs in the arts, sciences, and business. The Bloomington-Normal metro area gives students access to a lively college-town scene shared with neighboring Illinois State University in Normal, so restaurants, coffee shops, and entertainment options are plentiful. The campus sits on a compact, walkable footprint along North Park Street, and off-campus neighborhoods like Tipton Park and Franklin Park are just a short walk or bike ride away. Students benefit from a tight-knit community feel while still having the resources of a mid-sized Illinois city close at hand.
Illinois Wesleyan University Housing Requirements
Freshman Live-On Requirement
Illinois Wesleyan requires all first-year students to live in university-owned residence halls for their first academic year. Exceptions are granted only for students who commute from a parent or guardian's home within a defined local radius.
Off-Campus Eligibility
Students who have completed their freshman year are generally eligible to seek off-campus housing. Most sophomores choose to remain on campus in university apartments, while juniors and seniors make up the bulk of the off-campus rental market around IWU.
Lease Timing
Because the Bloomington rental market caters to both IWU and Illinois State University students, properties near campus fill up quickly. Most students sign leases for the following academic year between January and March to secure their preferred unit before options run thin.