<p>I've just been accepted into the SSA program at UC and am curious about the grad school housing.</p>
<p>With a wife and a child, we would be better off going through the university or getting a place on our own?</p>
<p>Also, are the rentals in and around the campus (I suppose mostly in Hyde Park), safe for families? Im not looking to live in Disneyland, but I want to make sure my family is relatively safe on walks, etc...</p>
<p>I would greatly appreciate any input!</p>
<p>There are many many families in Hyde Park. The rent, however, is not all that cheap.</p>
<p>My main question was more along the lines of whether it would be better to get one of the apartments sponsored through UofC or finding your own in Hyde Park. </p>
<p>Secondly, what other areas are good to live in besides the area surrounding the university? Are there cool areas in and around the city for around $900-1100 per month?</p>
<p>bumpity bump.</p>
<p>I've checked out the housing provided by the campus. On this map, which option is best?</p>
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<p>The actual locations of the different apartments are on this map:</p>
<p>anyone lived in UofC grad housing?</p>
<p>Hi Blazingson -
I've only lived in International House and since then a northside apartment, but I know many people who have gone through university housing for apartments. In general, the university owned apartments are quite old, but large. Especially if you have a family, it is extremely likely that university housing will offer you apartments that are significantly bigger than what you could afford on your own. You can expect to be offered at the very least a two-bedroom place, but I woud not be surprised if you were given three bedrooms because you have a kid (they typically assume that you need an extra bedroom for an office). The older Hyde Park buildings are extremely spacious, although can be a little worn down.</p>
<p>You can find a 2 bedroom in Hyde Park and elsewhere in the city for the price point you list, but it will be tough to find a nice one. These days in Hyde Park, $900 will get you a 1 bedroom in a newer building (like the Algonquin complex on 51st and the lake). You can get a 2 bedroom in an older building but at the point are almost better off in university housing which is easier as far as lease requirements and less likely to present you with bad neighbors. Outside of Hyde Park, in that price range and assuming you want to live somewhere safe, you are pretty much looking at going to the far north side (Edgewater, Ravenswood) which is a rough commute when you are just starting grad school.</p>
<p>As far as location I personally would avoid the buildings south of the midway (i.e. around 60th street or so). The area is safe, but with a family not as easy as far as grocery shopping, parks, etc. and is set off from the main Hyde Park area. The buildings in the north part of the neighborhood are convenient because they are an easy walk to the main shopping corridors on 51st and 55th streets. The buildings clustered as numbers 20-27 on the map are all very popular because the are convienent to local amenities, parks, schools, and the campus.</p>
<p>Hope this helps!</p>
<p>That is great information! I'm visiting the campus this month and will focus on the grad housing options in the northern border of Hyde Park. </p>
<p>Huge thanks :D</p>
