Lake Meadows is a quiet residential community along Chicago's lakefront, just north of IIT Chicago and 15 minutes from downtown. High-rise towers with parking, lakefront access, and an established graduate student community.
Safety: good$1,100 – $2,800/mo
Highlights
10-min drive / 20-min bus to IIT Chicago
Lakefront trail access
Mariano's grocery, Lake Meadows Park
Ample parking and family-friendly units
Quiet, residential
Getting to campus
29 bus to IIT (15 min)
Green Line at 35th-Bronzeville (8 min walk)
Quick drive to downtown via Lake Shore Dr
Lake Meadows, Chicago on the map
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The flagship Lake Meadows complex along Chicago's lakefront. Multiple high-rise towers, a pool, and an established Indian + South Asian IIT student community. The most popular IIT off-campus option.
Rents in Lake Meadows typically range from $1100 to $2800 per month, depending on bedroom count and unit type.
Is Lake Meadows safe for international students?
Lake Meadows has a good safety rating. Most international students live in well-managed buildings with 24/7 security and short walks to campus.
Do landlords in Lake Meadows accept students with no US credit history?
Yes — most major landlords in Lake Meadows accept international students. We work with you on guarantor services like TheGuarantors or Insurent if needed.