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The 7 Best Overall Student Apartments Near Roosevelt University (October 2026)

Roosevelt UniversityChicago, ILUpdated Monthly

By the FMP Data Team · Reviewed October 1, 2026

7 properties reviewed
34+ reviews analyzed
updated October 2026
independentno pay-to-rank
the short answer

Residences at 8 East Huron leads our October 2026 ranking of the 7 Best Overall student apartments near Roosevelt University with a 5.0/5 FMP Score, followed by Dwight Lofts and Pittsfield Apartments. Across the 7 properties reviewed, students keep coming back to amenities & shared spaces and management & maintenance: the overall signals that move a property up this ranking. Browse all off-campus housing near Roosevelt University for every option.

  • winnerResidences at 8 East Huron
  • FMP Score range1.8–5.0 / 5
  • avg walk0 min to campus
  • rent range$895–$14584 /person
the ranking

The 7 Best Overall Student Apartments Near Roosevelt University

Sorted by FMP Score from verified Roosevelt University reviews, high to low. Scores reflect current Roosevelt University reviews only.

  1. Residences at 8 East Huron
    5.0(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Residences at 8 East Huron stands out as the complete package for students seeking luxury and genuine care near Roosevelt. The building delivers on every front: stunning floor-to-ceiling windows and state-of-the-art appliances in spacious units, a rooftop pool and full gym, plus staff who actually make you feel at home. Students rave about the maintenance team's responsiveness and the thoughtfulness of the property management as one resident put it, "The staff have all been incredibly kind and make 8 E Huron feel like home." The location puts you steps from museums, restaurants, and shopping, making it easy to balance student life with the best of downtown Chicago.

    $2703/person/mo
  2. Dwight Lofts
    4.6(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Dwight Lofts nails what creative students actually need: dedicated spaces to make art and music without compromise. The graffiti room and practice studios aren't afterthoughts they're serious amenities that let you audition, record, and collaborate without leaving the building. The leasing process is refreshingly painless, and the location near DePaul and the Red Line means you're never stuck. As one resident noted, "I just love that it wasn't a hassle like other places that rent," and that ease extends to everything about living here.

    $970/person/mo
  3. Pittsfield Apartments
    4.2(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Pittsfield Apartments earns its ranking through location, security, and staff who genuinely care about your experience. Perched in one of downtown's safest neighborhoods with 24-hour doormen and the L-stop just a block away, it's the kind of place that lets parents sleep easy and students focus on school. The team goes above and beyond Margaret, in particular, has earned praise for her responsiveness and heart. As one parent shared, "Margaret was on it. She is extremely helpful and very caring," and that level of attention defines the whole operation. The historic building and proximity to the Bean make it a home with real character.

    $1495/person/mo
  4. 4.0(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: The Academic and Residential Complex stands out as a modern, purpose-built residence designed with the student experience in mind. The contemporary architecture and thoughtful design create an environment built specifically for academic success and community living. While experiences vary, the building itself represents a significant investment in student housing quality near Roosevelt.

    $12684/person/mo
  5. The Flats at East West
    3.6(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: The Flats at East West struggles to deliver on the basics that matter most to students near Roosevelt. Residents consistently report serious safety concerns, with multiple police incidents and inadequate security response that management has dismissed rather than addressed. When students need help most, staff fall short from unhelpful interactions during crises to dismissive front office responses. The combination of safety lapses and poor management accountability makes this a risky choice for your college years.

    $1799/person/mo
  6. 777 South State
    1.8(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: 777 South State has the bones of a solid building but struggles with follow-through on what drew residents in the first place. The pool closure through August while rent stays full price is a bait-and-switch that frustrates many, and laundry costs have climbed to nearly three dollars per load on machines that don't even work properly. That said, the leasing team and concierge genuinely shine one recent resident noted, "The leasing team and concierge have been very helpful and accommodating, especially during move-in when I had to adjust my date last minute." When management gets it right, they really do, but inconsistency is the real problem here.

    $2055/person/mo
  7. 5.0(4 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Hyde Lofts stands out for delivering responsive, professional service and genuinely livable spaces at a fair price near campus. Maintenance staff like Sal earn consistent praise for tackling issues quickly and keeping the building in shape, while the furnished units make move-in and move-out painless. Students appreciate the clean, quiet, modern feel and the security setup as one resident put it, "the outside is well lit and open and there are always multiple locked doors that separate the living area." For a no-fuss living experience, this one delivers.

    $895/person/mo

The Full Ranking, One Table

Sort by any column. The rank stays with the property.
The full ranking of every listed apartment, sortable by any column.
1Residences at 8 East Huron5.0/55–$2703/mo
2Dwight Lofts4.6/55–$970/mo
3Pittsfield Apartments4.2/55–$1495/mo
4The Academic and Residential Complex (ARC)4.0/55–$12684/mo
5The Flats at East West3.6/55–$1799/mo
6777 South State1.8/55–$2055/mo
7Hyde Lofts5.0/54–$895/mo

Walk times are door-to-door to Roosevelt University campus. Rent is per person, per month.

FMP award criteria

How We Ranked These Apartments

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Ranked by the FMP Score

FMP Score, high to low. That’s the whole ranking. It’s our overall measure of a property, combining verified review scores with signals reviews miss, like how current the listing is kept and how responsive management is. Ties go to the property with more verified reviews.

2

Who Makes the List

Every property near Roosevelt University can appear, but it takes a minimum number of verified reviews before we score and rank it. Properties under that bar sit below every ranked property and move up automatically as reviews come in.

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How We Calculate the FMP Score

The FMP Score blends the social, management, and quality scores from verified reviews with signals that a place is actively and well run, like how up to date its listing is kept and how consistently management responds to residents. It’s built to surface genuinely well-run properties, not just the highest raw review average.

by the numbers

What Makes an Apartment ‘well-rounded’ Near Roosevelt University

We ran every verified overall review for Roosevelt University-area apartments through theme analysis. These are the themes students bring up most when a place feels well-rounded, by share of the reviews that mention them.

responsive helpful staff
27%
broken amenities, full rent
19%
safety concerns and incidents
15%

Based on AI analysis of verified Roosevelt University overall reviews, refreshed monthly. Percentages show the share of reviews that mention each theme; most reviews mention more than one. See our complete Roosevelt University review data →

faqs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best overall student apartment near Roosevelt University?

Residences at 8 East Huron leads our October 2026 ranking of the 7 Best Overall student apartments near Roosevelt University with a 5.0/5 FMP Score, followed by Dwight Lofts and Pittsfield Apartments.

How is this ranking calculated?

This list is ranked by one number: each property's overall score from verified reviews. Students rate a property's overall 1 to 5, and we average those scores, counting recent reviews more heavily than older ones. No self-reported data from landlords.

What makes an apartment the best overall?

The best overall apartments score highly across everything students rate (social scene, management, and unit quality), not just one. This ranking uses each property's overall rating from verified reviews.

How often is this ranking updated?

Monthly. We re-pull verified reviews and re-score every property at the start of each month, so the order reflects the most recent 24 months of student feedback. The “updated” date at the top of the page shows the latest refresh.

How many reviews does a property need to be included?

There's a minimum number of verified reviews to rank by score, and we don't publish the exact bar so it can't be gamed. Properties under it still appear, below every qualified property and ordered by review count, so a 5.0 from one review never outranks a 4.5 from thirty. Once a property collects enough reviews, it moves into the scored ranking automatically.

Is this ranking independent, or can properties pay to rank higher?

It's fully independent. There's no pay-to-rank. Position is set by verified reviews alone. Property managers can't buy placement, remove reviews, or influence the score.

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