Northwestern Japanese researchers

Around Ogden Internatioinal School of Chicago (elementary school)

I often live around the Chicago campus! !!

Please also refer to Chicago Housing / Living Information "Living Toko.COM"

https://www.sumutoko.com/chicago/sumu/index.html

Precautions when choosing a residence

There are many food supermarkets (light blue dots) in downtown, but they decrease as you move away.
It's relatively safe in downtown, but the number of crimes is clearly higher than before due to the riots and robbery on Corona and Black Lives Matter (although I don't feel any danger). ).
The riots and robbery caused the most damage in the purple and green areas facing Michigan Avenue. Luxury watch stores, Nike shops, etc. were targeted in the purple area. The green area is the area that was greatly affected by the arson, riots and robbery of police cars. I think the effects of the riots have almost disappeared in both regions now.
The number of people moving to the suburbs has increased due to the increase in remote work in Corona itself, the fact that classes have become remote for students (elementary school students-university students), and the deterioration of downtown security due to the effects of riots and robbery. As a result, rent seems to have fallen considerably in downtown and conversely increased in the suburbs.
In general, there is no particular deterioration in security up to the Lincoln park in the north. The area around Haward in the north is very dangerous.
Beyond the river running west, security suddenly deteriorates.
Beyond the river in the south and beyond Chinatown, it becomes very unsafe.

Regarding the apartment

Rent is higher in the summer and cheaper in the winter. $ 200-300 You can go up and down in the same room.
As a general rule, you need to have one room for each child. It is said that 2LDK must be rented for 1 child and 2 adults. However, there are many exceptions, and there are quite a few places that show an understanding of the Japanese lifestyle, so I have one child, but 1LDK was fine. If you have a small child, it seems that even 2-3 people can manage with 1LDK, so it is recommended to consult with a broker or management company. In the case of a condominium (a condominium in Japan, each room has a landlord), it is possible to negotiate with the landlord, but in the case of an apartment (the management company manages the entire building), it seems difficult.
At one point, the rent was $ 200-300 cheaper than before the corona due to the influence of the corona, but now it is returning and it is rather soaring. However , depending on the negotiation, we may give you a 2-3 month Consession (free period), so let's negotiate! !! ..
The longer you sign up, the lower your monthly rent will tend to be. However, due to penalties, if you cancel early, you may be charged 2-3 months' rent. Therefore, many people make a contract in about 12-15 months. Some people have contracts such as 8 months or 24 months.
There is no concept of deposit or key money, so you don't have to pay extra money other than fees. Unless you mess up your room too much, you won't be charged any additional money.
Northwestern discounts are valid in some places, so you should check. I had a $ 600 discount on it.
In the case of large apartments, many have a system that pays a monthly package fee that includes water, maintenance, cable TV, and the Internet. Depending on the contents of the package and the size of the room, 1LDK costs about $ 70-120, which is separate from the monthly rent.
Most of the electricity bills are personally contracted with a company called ComEd. Depending on the apartment, TV / Internet may require a personal contract or a contract with the company that the apartment arranges. I think TV and the Internet are more expensive than Japan.

Regarding car ownership

Researchers living in downtown usually don't own a car, as parking costs around $ 200-400 a month. Instead, I think you often rent a car or ZipCar for about $ 100-140 a day.
If you live in the suburbs, you will need a car.
Basically, walking, bus, and bicycle are enough to move downtown, and if you want to carry heavy things, many people use taxis such as Uber and Lyft.
Some people buy their own bicycles, but adults can rent a bicycle called Divvy Bike , so if you sign up for a year with a Northwestern discount , you can use it at a bargain price.
You have to go to the suburbs to go through the procedure, but with a low income certificate, you can ride a Divvy Bike for $ 5 a year .

Northwestern University Japanese Researchers Association (NUJRA)

Northwestern Japanese researchers

Around Ogden Internatioinal School of Chicago (elementary school)

I often live around the Chicago campus! !!

Please also refer to Chicago Housing / Living Information "Living Toko.COM"

https://www.sumutoko.com/chicago/sumu/index.html

Precautions when choosing a residence

There are many food supermarkets (light blue dots) in downtown, but they decrease as you move away.

It's relatively safe in downtown, but the number of crimes is clearly higher than before due to the riots and robbery on Corona and Black Lives Matter (although I don't feel any danger). ).

In general, there is no particular deterioration in security up to the Lincoln park in the north. The area around Haward in the north is very dangerous.

Beyond the river running west, security suddenly deteriorates.

Beyond the river in the south and beyond Chinatown, it becomes very unsafe.

Regarding the apartment

Rent is higher in the summer and cheaper in the winter. $ 200-300 You can go up and down in the same room.

At one point, the rent was $ 200-300 cheaper than before the corona due to the influence of the corona, but now it is returning and it is rather soaring. However , depending on the negotiation, we may give you a 2-3 month Consession (free period), so let's negotiate! !! ..

The longer you sign up, the lower your monthly rent will tend to be. However, due to penalties, if you cancel early, you may be charged 2-3 months' rent. Therefore, many people make a contract in about 12-15 months. Some people have contracts such as 8 months or 24 months.

There is no concept of deposit or key money, so you don't have to pay extra money other than fees. Unless you mess up your room too much, you won't be charged any additional money.

Northwestern discounts are valid in some places, so you should check. I had a $ 600 discount on it.

In the case of large apartments, many have a system that pays a monthly package fee that includes water, maintenance, cable TV, and the Internet. Depending on the contents of the package and the size of the room, 1LDK costs about $ 70-120, which is separate from the monthly rent.

Most of the electricity bills are personally contracted with a company called ComEd. Depending on the apartment, TV / Internet may require a personal contract or a contract with the company that the apartment arranges. I think TV and the Internet are more expensive than Japan.

Regarding car ownership

Researchers living in downtown usually don't own a car, as parking costs around $ 200-400 a month. Instead, I think you often rent a car or ZipCar for about $ 100-140 a day.

If you live in the suburbs, you will need a car.

Basically, walking, bus, and bicycle are enough to move downtown, and if you want to carry heavy things, many people use taxis such as Uber and Lyft.

Some people buy their own bicycles, but adults can rent a bicycle called Divvy Bike , so if you sign up for a year with a Northwestern discount , you can use it at a bargain price.

You have to go to the suburbs to go through the procedure, but with a low income certificate, you can ride a Divvy Bike for $ 5 a year .

February 28, 2021 Update

​ Northwestern Japanese researchers

Around Ogden Internatioinal School of Chicago (elementary school)

I often live around the Chicago campus! !!

Please also refer to Chicago Housing / Living Information "Living Toko.COM"

https://www.sumutoko.com/chicago/sumu/index.html

​​ Precautions when choosing a residence

​

There are many food supermarkets (light blue dots) in downtown, but they decrease as you move away.

It's relatively safe in downtown, but the number of crimes is clearly higher than before due to the riots and robbery on Corona and Black Lives Matter (although I don't feel any danger). ).

In general, there is no particular deterioration in security up to the Lincoln park in the north. The area around Haward in the north is very dangerous.

Beyond the river running west, security suddenly deteriorates.

Beyond the river in the south and beyond Chinatown, it becomes very unsafe.

​ Regarding the apartment

​

​ Rent is higher in the summer and cheaper in the winter. $ 200-300 You can go up and down in the same room.

At one point, the rent was $ 200-300 cheaper than before the corona due to the influence of the corona, but now it is returning and it is rather soaring. However , depending on the negotiation, we may give you a 2-3 month Consession (free period), so let's negotiate! !! ..

The longer you sign up, the lower your monthly rent will tend to be. However, due to penalties, if you cancel early, you may be charged 2-3 months' rent. Therefore, many people make a contract in about 12-15 months. Some people have contracts such as 8 months or 24 months.

There is no concept of deposit or key money, so you don't have to pay extra money other than fees. Unless you mess up your room too much, you won't be charged any additional money.

Northwestern discounts are valid in some places, so you should check. I had a $ 600 discount on it.

In the case of large apartments, many have a system that pays a monthly package fee that includes water, maintenance, cable TV, and the Internet. Depending on the contents of the package and the size of the room, 1LDK costs about $ 70-120, which is separate from the monthly rent.

Most of the electricity bills are personally contracted with a company called ComEd. Depending on the apartment, TV / Internet may require a personal contract or a contract with the company that the apartment arranges. I think TV and the Internet are more expensive than Japan.

Regarding car ownership ​

​

​​ Researchers living in downtown usually don't own a car, as parking costs around $ 200-400 a month. Instead, I think you often rent a car or ZipCar for about $ 100-140 a day.

If you live in the suburbs, you will need a car.

Basically, walking, bus, and bicycle are enough to move downtown, and if you want to carry heavy things, many people use taxis such as Uber and Lyft.

Some people buy their own bicycles, but adults can rent a bicycle called Divvy Bike , so if you sign up for a year with a Northwestern discount , you can use it at a bargain price.

​ You have to go to the suburbs to go through the procedure, but with a low income certificate, you can ride a Divvy Bike for $ 5 a year .

February 28, 2021 Update

Northwestern Japanese researchers

Precautions when choosing a residence

Regarding the apartment

Rent is higher in the summer and cheaper in the winter. $ 200-300 You can go up and down in the same room.

Regarding car ownership

Researchers living in downtown usually don't own a car, as parking costs around $ 200-400 a month. Instead, I think you often rent a car or ZipCar for about $ 100-140 a day.

You have to go to the suburbs to go through the procedure, but with a low income certificate, you can ride a Divvy Bike for $ 5 a year .