IIT Stuart Housing
How to Apply
The university offers two types of housing: apartments for married and single graduate students, and residence halls (dormitories/hostel) for undergraduates and single graduate students. There are a limited number of rooms available; therefore, accommodations must be booked well in advance.
Applications are processed in the order that they are received and only will be considered if the application is accompanied with the appropriate non-refundable deposit. Deposits are accepted in the form of an international money order, personal check or credit card from a United States bank.
To receive an application for housing, please contact the Rooms Coordinator at rooms@iit.edu or call 312.808.6505. They are available online at the IIT Housing website.
Please do not assume that sending an application with a deposit, a fax or an email guarantees a space. Only students who have received a confirmation room assignment will be guaranteed housing.
Apartment Housing
University apartments are unfurnished (a cooking stove, refrigerator and window coverings are provided). Students should be prepared to supply their own furniture, blankets, pillows, bed sheets and other linens.
Additionally, apartment residents have their own kitchen to prepare meals, but also will need to provide their own cooking utensils, dishes and pots and pans.
Apartments range in size from zero bedrooms (studio) to 3 bedrooms. Monthly apartment rents range from $600 to $1,145. This rate includes all utilities (heat, cooking fuel and electricity). Residents are required to establish their own telephone service.
Students should be prepared to pay a non-refundable $50 application fee. Upon move-in, a security deposit equal to one month's rent, in addition to the first month's rent, is required. These rates are subject to change. Please visit the IIT Housing website for current rates.
Electrical items and appliances should be purchased in the U.S. due to different voltage requirements (110-Volt AC, 60 cycles).
Graduate students who are interested in sharing an apartment with another student are encouraged to post their information on the IIT Housing website. You may also find that other students who already live on campus may have posted a notice looking for a roommate. On the IIT Housing website you also will find other helpful housing information, including applications.
Independent Off-Campus Housing
Move-in dates for apartments vary and depend on individual arrangements made with the leasing management office.
Presidential Towers
As one alternative, many IIT Stuart graduate students lease apartments in Presidential Towers, located 2 blocks from the Downtown Campus where you will take classes. If you are interested in an apartment at Presidential Towers, e-mail Director of Student Services Van Pezzello or contact:
Leasing Specialist
Presidential Towers
Phone: 312.902.2000
Fax: 312.902.2184
Website
Rents for studio apartments start at $986 per month and include heat and air conditioning. Rent does not include electricity (average $35-$45 per month) and telephone installation (about $150 initial fee for hook-up of service) and $30-$50 per month depending on your phone usage (does not include international or long-distance rates).
Rubloff Realty
Rubloff Realty has been a leader in Chicago Realty since the 1930s. Visit their website to view apartment listings.
If you choose to look for an off-campus apartment on your own, there are several popular online sources:
• Apartments.com apartment finder service
• Chicago Reader, a local free weekly newspaper with print and online apartment listings
• Craigslist. The Chicago edition of the popular Website carries extensive apartment postings
Temporary Housing
Hostelling International
24 E. Congress Parkway
Phone: 312.360.0300
Website
*Rate: $25-$30 per night
Best Western-Grand Park Hotel
1100 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
Phone: 312.922.2900
*Rate: Single $87.00 + tax, Double $97.00 + tax
Essex Inn
800 South Michigan
Chicago, IL 60605
Phone: 800.621.6909
Shuttle Service Available/Newly-Renovated
*Rate: Single/Double Occupancy $84.00 + tax
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
506 West Harrison Street
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: 312.957.9100
Newly renovated--3 blocks from IIT Stuart
*Rate: $99.00 + tax
"W" Hotel Chicago
172 W. Adams Street
Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: 312.332.1200
*Non-Negotiated Rate: Single $219.00 + tax, Double $229.00 + tax
Sheraton Chicago
301 East North Water Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 312.329.7200 or 1.800.325.3535
*Rate: $165.00 + tax
*Rates are subject to change. Contact hotel for current pricing.
