Find Your Perfect Home
Near UChicago & Top Chicago Universities

100% free for students, no catch. We earn referral fees from property partners when you sign a lease — similar to how real estate agents work. You pay the exact same rent as you would booking directly. Sometimes less, because we have volume relationships with landlords. We've been completely transparent about this model since day one.

Absolutely — 95% of students we help have zero US credit. We work with landlords who understand international students. Common solutions:

• Larger security deposit (usually 1-2 extra months)
• Bank statements showing 6+ months of rent in savings
• I-20 + admission letter as proof of enrollment
• Guarantor services like Leap, Insurent, or The Guarantors (~5% of annual rent)
• Prepaying 3-6 months upfront if you have funds

Every listing we share comes from verified property managers or landlords we've personally vetted — often ones we have ongoing relationships with. We NEVER share random Craigslist, Facebook, or Apartments.com posts.

Scam red flags we protect you from:

• Wire transfers or Zelle before showing the unit
• Prices significantly below market rate
• Refusing to video call or do a virtual tour
• Pressure to sign immediately without reviewing lease
• Can't provide proof of ownership or management

You'll receive 3-5 curated options within 24 hours of submitting your request — that's our guarantee. Typical timeline from there:

• Day 1: Submit request → options within 24 hours
• Day 2-3: Review options, ask questions, schedule virtual tours
• Day 4-5: Submit application, get approved
• Day 6-7: Sign lease, pay deposit

Rush cases can be faster — we've done 48 hours when students arrive without housing.

We specialize in all student-friendly neighborhoods:

• South Side: Hyde Park, Bronzeville, South Loop, Kenwood, Woodlawn
• West Side: Pilsen, University Village, West Loop
• North Side: Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Rogers Park, Evanston, Edgewater
• Downtown: The Loop, River North, Streeterville

We can also help with other areas on request.

Yes! About 30% of students we help are already in Chicago:

• Moving out of university housing after 1st year
• Current lease ending, need new place
• Roommate issues, need to move
• Found a job/internship, relocating within city

It's actually easier since you can visit places in person!

Yes! We maintain an active database of 200+ students looking for roommates. Tell us your preferences and we'll match you:

• Gender preference
• Lifestyle (quiet vs. social, early bird vs. night owl)
• Cleanliness standards
• Study habits and noise tolerance
• Cooking preferences (vegetarian, etc.)

Sharing a 2BR can reduce your rent by 30-40%!

We're here even after you sign the lease. Common issues we help with:

• Landlord not responding to maintenance requests
• Security deposit disputes at move-out
• Lease renewal negotiations
• Understanding your rights as a tenant in Illinois
• Subletting guidance if you need to leave early

You also get access to our WhatsApp community of 500+ Chicago students for ongoing support and tips.