What neighborhood is UIC in Chicago located?

Question

I am thinking of transferring there next semester and am looking for apartments....Could someone tell me what neighborhood to look in?

Also, is it a safe neighborhood?

Answer 1

Dont think I can beat the first answer.  They are building ton of housing around that school.  The neighborhood is coming up everyday.  You can check Circle Park.  I know a lot of student may live near there.  It is on Ashland and Roosevelt.  Not far at all from the schools.  Luckily the Train drops you off a block away from the main buildings, so you can actually extend your search to places near the Blue line "L" train if money is an issue.  Good Luck.

Answer 2

It is located in the near west side.  It borders Greektown, University Village, Little Italy, Tri-Taylor, and Illinois Medical District.  Some live further out in Pilsen and Bucktown/Wicker Park.

For Chicago, it is a decent neighborhood.