Hey everyone,
I know it's a bit late to be posting this, but I'm just starting to look for Urbana housing since I was delayed by my site petition. Is anyone looking for a roommate or does anyone have any advice on late housing searches?
Thanks!
I was also a petitioner when I started, but was denied chicago. I looked pretty late for housing in Urbana...I ended up looking further away on campus because all the good places were gone by then. You should def. check out these places, depending on your budget and your preferences:
Burnham 310 - this "highrise" is pretty much on campus, a block from the Grainger library (Engineering library where a lot of med students study). It's close to $950 for a 1BR, somewhat cheaper for a 2BR. Fully furnished, Free WiFi lounges are available in the building. The last time I checked, you have to pay for cable/internet in room, and the other utilities (water maybe included). Designer cabinets, granite countertops, looks spiffy. Definitely costly, but if you can afford it, its a great location. I'm sure they still have space available.
309 Green - This is the other "highrise" on campus, directly in the middle of Green street. Very close to campus, very nice facilities inside; brand new, just 1 year old. But, lots of undergrads live here, and Green street is the place were these kids party - I mean from Thursday night to Sunday night, Green street is party city. Lots of noise, but the place offers wrap-around balconies, flat screen tvs, fully furnished, hardwood floors, very nice kitchens. Pretty expensive from what I remember.
The Pointe at U of I - about 3 miles from campus; rent is between $450 - $600 per month (they have 1BR, 2BR, or 3BR; the 3BR can be converted into a 2BR with a study). The rent includes ALL utilities, including cable/internet, water, electric, heat, gas, the whole shabang. You also have in-unit washer and dryer, and dishwasher. The place is relatively new, and is fully furnished (with queen size bed). They have a pool, gym, clubhouse with pool table, study space, etc. The MTD (public busses, free with your UIC ID card) stops right in front of the property and its a 15 minute busride to campus. It will take you about 20-25 mins to get to school from door to door every morning; about 25 medstudents lived here from my class. It's dirt cheap, but a bit far away.
Gregory Place East - about a 7 minute walk from the medschool; VERY close by, but this place is in high demand and is probably all leased out. Keep an eye out though because its very close by, and the place is relatively new.
A handful of students lived in graduate-student/private dorms like Hendrick House, or Daniels Hall. It's pretty much a dorm room. They have some study space available, but these two dorms are like a 5 minute walk to the medschool.
Some other medstudents lived in places like 88 West and Indigo Place. They have pretty good deals like THe Pointe (see above), but they are VERY far away. Check them out if you care.
Hope this helps!
