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Lake Meadows apartments for students

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

Featured buildings in Lake Meadows

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Lake Meadows Apartments
Draper and Kramer

Lake Meadows Apartments

3300 S King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616

From
$1,100/mo

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.

Studio1-bed2-bed3-bed

🚶 10-min drive / 15-min bus to IIT

Park Boulevard
Draper and Kramer

Park Boulevard

525 W 33rd St, Chicago, IL 60616

From
$1,300/mo

Modern high-rise just west of IIT campus. Walking distance to class, with a fitness center, roof deck, and easy Green Line access to downtown.

Studio1-bed2-bed

🚶 5-10 min walk to IIT

Frequently asked questions

What's the average rent in Lake Meadows?

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.

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