Undergraduate Apartments and Houses
Looking for more independence? Our on-campus apartments and houses offer a taste of off-campus living—right in the heart of North Park’s community.
Living options
- Apartments
- Carmen Avenue apartments: Single to four-person occupancy
- Lund Apartments and Sawyer Court: Single and double occupancy
- Park North apartments: Single occupancy
- Sawyer Court: Single and double occupancy
- Houses
- Three–five students per house
- Located on Carmen, Spaulding, and Sawyer Avenues
Students apply in groups and choose their own roommates. All residences are single-gender per unit.
Furnishings
- Unfurnished (except beds, stove, fridge):
- Triple-occupancy Carmen Avenue apartments
- All campus houses
- Furnished with dorm-style furniture:
- Single- and double-occupancy Carmen Avenue apartments
- Lund Apartments (desks, chairs, bookshelves, dressers, beds)
- Park North apartments
- Sawyer Court (desks, chairs, bookshelves, dressers, beds, lounge seating, and kitchen tables and chairs)
Features
- Kitchens, bathrooms, and living areas in every unit
- Most include outdoor space (porches, yards, etc.)
- Shared or private bedrooms, depending on layout
- Updated finishes with preserved architectural charm
- Secured access with electronic locks and keys
- Laundry rooms in building basements
Meal plans
- Full kitchen access lets you cook at home
- Two dining hall meals per week included in housing fees
- Optional meal plans available
Support
- Resident assistants in each building
- Area coordinators shared with buildings in the same living area
Sawyer Court
Classic Chicago style, campus convenience. Located just south of campus on Sawyer Avenue, Sawyer Court blends independent apartment living with easy access to campus and the surrounding Albany Park neighborhood.
Apartment features
- 25 double-occupancy & three single-occupancy apartments
- Semi-furnished:
- Stackable bedroom furniture (bed, desk, etc.)
- Some living room furniture
- Full kitchen with built-in microwave and dishwasher
- Full bathroom
- Hardwood floors
- Central air conditioning
Amenities
- Secure building entry with key and electronic access
- Laundry and storage in the basement
Quick facts
- For upperclassmen (men and women)
- 53 residents total
- Two resident assistants
- Area coordinator shared with Burgh Hall
- Just steps from campus and CTA access
Park North
Independent living, city style. Located just south of campus on Kedzie Avenue, Park North offers studio apartments surrounded by neighborhood charm, local shops, and quick access to the Brown Line.
Apartment features
- 36 studio-style units (one student per apartment)
- Twin XL bed
- Desk and chair
- Dresser and bookshelf
- Closet
- Kitchenette (microwave, fridge, stove, breakfast bar with two stools)
- Private bathroom
- Carpeted flooring
- One portable, non-window air conditioning unit per apartment allowed but not provided
Common areas and amenities
- First-floor lounge with couches, booths, tables, and a TV
- Study space with computers and printer
- Community kitchen
- Laundry room on lower level
Quick facts
- For upperclassmen (men and women)
- 38 residents total
- Resident assistant on each floor
- Area coordinator shared with Anderson Hall and Lund Apartments
- Walking distance to the Brown Line
Each floor in Park North is similarly structured. Room numbers follow a pattern: e.g., -01 rooms are 101, 201, 301, etc. All measurements are in feet (L x W x H unless otherwise noted).
| Room | Living Area | Kitchenette | Closet | Bathroom | Windows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -01 | 12.5 x 11 | 4.9 x 4.7 (bar: 2.75′) | 7′ long, wardrobe 3.9 x 5 | 4.6 x 4.7 | 5.6 x 2.7 |
| -02 | 23.5 x 18 | 7.5 x 4.5 (bar: 4′) | 7.4′ long, wardrobe 3.9 x 5 | 4.8 x 4.25 | 5.3 x 2.6 |
| -03 | 28 x 14.5 | 2.5 x 1.9 (bar: 3.3′) | Closet 1: 8′; Closet 2: 4.9 x 5 | 4.8 x 4.25 | 5.3 x 2.6 |
| -04 | 16 x 10.5 | 6.1 x 5.5 (bar: 2.75′) | 7 x 2, wardrobe 3.2 x 5 | 4.5 x 4.25 | 5.3 x 2.6 |
| -05 | 16 x 10 | 6.1 x 5.5 (bar: 2.75′) | 7 x 2, wardrobe 3.2 x 5 | 4 x 4.75 | 5.6 x 2.7 |
| -06 | 16 x 10 | 7 x 5 (bar: 4.4′) | 7.5 x 5, wardrobe 5 x 5 | 4.8 x 4.25 | 5.6 x 2.7 |
| -07 | 16 x 10.5 | 6.8 x 5.5 (bar: 3.9′) | Not specified | 4.5 x 4.25 | 5.6 x 2.7 |
| -08 | 16 x 10 | 7 x 5 (bar: 6.4′) | 7.5 x 5, wardrobe 5 x 5 | 4.8 x 4.2 | 5.6 x 2.7 |
| -09 | 16 x 10 | 7 x 5 (bar: 6.4′) | 7.5 x 5, wardrobe 5 x 5 | 4.8 x 4.25 | 5.6 x 2.7 |
| -10 | 16 x 10 | Not specified | Closet 1: 6 x 4.75; Closet 2: 6.5′ long | 4 x 4.6 | 5.6 x 2.7 |
| -11 | 16 x 10 | Not specified (bar: 6.5′) | 7 x 5, wardrobe 5 x 5 | 4 x 4.6 | 5.6 x 2.7 |
| -12 | 12 x 11 | 4.75 x 4.9 (bar: 2.5′) | 2.5′ wide, wardrobe 2.5 x 5 | 4 x 4.6 | 5.6 x 2.7 |
Contact
Residence Life and Housing
Johnson Center
5141 N. Christiana Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 244-5555
housing@northpark.edu