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Off-Campus Housing Near Roosevelt University
$600/unit
Fees may apply5445 Ingleside by 3L Living
$685/unit
Fees may apply5540 Hyde Park by 3L Living
About Off-Campus Housing Near Roosevelt University
Roosevelt University is a private, progressive liberal arts and professional university at 430 S Michigan Avenue in Chicago's South Loop. Founded in 1945 and named for Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, the university has a strong tradition of social justice and broad access to higher education. Roosevelt enrolls roughly 3,000 to 4,000 students in arts and sciences, business, education, and the performing arts. The campus sits directly across from Grant Park and the lakefront, steps from the Art Institute of Chicago and connected to the entire city by transit. Because Roosevelt has a limited residential footprint, most students rent in Chicago's surrounding neighborhoods, making the city's large rental market the primary housing option.
Roosevelt University Housing Requirements
Freshman Live-On Requirement
Roosevelt University does not enforce a mandatory live-on requirement for first-year students, as the university operates as a primarily commuter and urban campus. Students have the option to live in university housing if space is available, but many freshmen choose to rent privately given the school's downtown Chicago location.
Off-Campus Eligibility
All enrolled Roosevelt students, including freshmen, are generally eligible to live off campus. The university's urban South Loop location and its culture as a commuter-friendly institution mean that living in the broader Chicago rental market is a standard and well-supported option from day one. Students have access to dozens of neighborhoods via the Chicago Transit Authority rail and bus network.
Lease Timing
Chicago leases typically run on a September 1 or October 1 cycle, with the most active search period falling between January and April for fall move-ins. Roosevelt students should begin browsing listings in late winter to secure units in popular neighborhoods. Unlike smaller college towns, Chicago's large rental inventory means last-minute searchers can still find options, though desirable South Loop and near-downtown units lease quickly.