Are you a DePaul University student looking for housing in Chicago? You’re in the right place. PPM offers awesome apartments at affordable prices that are within walking distance to DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus. Plus, these apartments are steps from some of the city’s best restaurants, bars, and shopping. Let’s take a look at PPM’s best apartments near DePaul University.
1940 N. Lincoln Apartments – Request a Tour

Views from the rooftop sundeck!
First, check out 1940 N. Lincoln. Situated exactly one mile from DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus, it’s just a quick stroll down Lincoln Ave. to get to class. The building is also a block from Clark St. near the Lincoln Park Zoo, Nature Boardwalk, and the Conservatory, so it’s perfect for exploring the rest of Old Town — Chicago’s most walkable neighborhood. Whether you’re ready to work or play, everything is just steps away!
Inside 1940 N. Lincoln are spacious studio apartments boasting designer plank flooring and vintage crown molding. Cook yourself a tasty meal at home in your studio’s modern kitchen, and admire the building’s stunning skyline views in your new home. Getting around the rest of the city is easy, too, since you’ll live close to the Brown, Red, and Purple lines.
Other stuff you’ll love: The building has a rooftop sundeck with incredible views of Lincoln Park. There’s also a laundry room, bike storage, high speed fiber optic cable and internet, a package-receiving room, and 24-hour maintenance. Cats are welcome with no extra fees.
1049 W. Oakdale Apartments – Request a Tour
Welcome to 1049 W. Oakdale, a charming building tucked away on a tree-lined street. Just 19 minutes from DePaul’s campus (it’s a straight shot on Sheffield Ave. or Seminary Ave.), 1049 W. Oakdale offers studio and one-bedroom apartments with bright sunny windows, plank flooring, huge closets, and modern kitchens.
Besides being so close to school, you’ll also love living just a mile from the Lakefront Trail. Spend your free time walking, cycling, or jogging along the 18.5 miles of beautiful trails before refueling at one of the nearby coffee shops or restaurants.
Additional must-have building amenities include onsite laundry, 24-hour maintenance, a package-receiving room, bike storage, and high speed fiber optic cable and internet. Bring your cat for no extra fee!
2630 N. Hampden Apartments – Request a Tour
Next up is 2630 N. Hampden, which is a 22-minute, 1.1-mile walk to DePaul’s Lincoln Park Campus. The building is right next to the North Pond Nature Sanctuary, just a block in from Clark St. Plus, it’s only a couple blocks north of the Lincoln Park Zoo and the Conservatory. Everything you need is pretty much right outside your door, and with the Brown, Red, and Purple lines being super close, transportation will always be easy.
The studio and one-bedroom apartments near DePaul feature a recently updated kitchen, dining space, and bathroom. Each apartment is flooded with lots of natural light and offer tons of convenient closet space for clothes and linens. More amenities you’ll love include bike storage, a package-receiving room, and 24-hour maintenance.
2756 N. Pine Grove Apartments – Request a Tour
Finally, there’s 2756 N. Pine Grove. If you’re looking for pet-friendly one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartments near DePaul, this is the place for you. The vintage building is located an easy 1.3-mile walk from DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus (about 26 minutes). It’s also within walking distance to grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops (perfect for studying), entertainment venues, and bars.
There’s lots to love right outside your door, but you’ll want to take advantage of the onsite amenities, too. One of the best things about living here is the onsite Yolk restaurant — plan for lots of lazy brunches without having to leave home. In your free time, you can get a workout in at the fitness center, do your laundry in the onsite laundry room, and finish up some work in the study lounge.
Every one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartment offers wall-to-wall windows with skyline views, modern kitchens with separate eating spaces, designer plank flooring, individually controlled air conditioning, and large closets. Cats and dogs are welcome with no extra fees!