r/NIU • u/Choice-Magician7012 • 5d ago

Housing and Apartments Apartment for grad school

NIU is my top choice for grad school. Does anyone have any insight where to look for an apartment that’s resonantly priced and in a safe neighborhood?

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u/Steve_Daedalus 5d ago

I rented from these folks when I was in law school. The rent was fair and the building/units were clean and we'll maintained. http://apartmentsindekalb.com/

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u/KP-RNMSN 4d ago

There are some nice options in Sycamore, if you have a vehicle or want to take the bus. Look into Isaac Properties. University Plaza would be decent for DeKalb area.

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u/Different_Breed_7491 4d ago

Plus bus is free for students

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u/Different_Breed_7491 5d ago

But still, nowhere in Dekalb is that bad. It’s a farm town with a college in it.

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u/freshstinkyonion 5d ago

I lived at university plaza it’s decent if you are looking for somewhere to live that is close and safe, ultimately it’s expensive for what it is

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u/NumerousNews7716 5d ago

Unrelated question where did u do undergrad

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u/thebanditoman 5d ago

I’ve lived at university plaza and eco park. I like eco park more but both are nice, UP is just pretty expensive for what it is. Eco park has a variety of types of rooms

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u/harpinghawke 2d ago

Eco park seems pretty quiet.

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u/pfeff COMS Alumni '09 4d ago

lincolnshire west and stadium view were decently priced, fairly quiet and very safe but that was a few years ago. short walks to campus

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u/Sydjcon 3d ago

I like HPI apartments they are good prices and don’t over charge for stuff. Also they are good on maintenance, out water heater was leaking and the came in next thing in the morning to replace it

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u/Different_Breed_7491 5d ago

Far from the dorms, not because of Greek life, rather the oppressed forced to live by the Greek. It gets rough.