Now Leasing for Fall 2026! Living here at The Buckingham, you can enjoy the convenience of downtown living all while in a great apartment that's perfect for your lifestyle! The Buckingham is located within one mile of over twenty schools in Chicago making it the best location for students.
Off-campus housing
The Buckingham Student Living
59 E Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60605
Apartment building
Studio-4 beds
Pet-friendly
In-unit laundry (W/D)
Off-campus housingThis community is close to campus, and is convenient for students.
Available units
Price may not include required fees and charges. Price shown reflects the lease term provided for each unit.
Unit , sortable column | Sqft, sortable column | Available, sortable column | Base rent, sorted ascending | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shared room in 4 bd, 2 ba | 1,076 | Aug 21 | $924 | |
 Shared room in 4 bd, 2 ba | 1,076 | Aug 21 | $1,024 | |
 Shared room in 3 bd, 1 ba | 848 | Aug 21 | $1,064 | |
 Shared room in 3 bd, 2 ba | 848 | Aug 21 | $1,074 | |
Shared room in 3 bd, 2 ba | 848 | Aug 21 | $1,099 | |
 Shared room in 3 bd, 2 ba | 848 | Aug 21 | $1,200 | |
Private room in 3 bd, 1 ba | 848 | Aug 21 | $1,391 | |
Private room in 4 bd, 2 ba | 1,076 | Aug 21 | $1,415 | |
 Private room in 4 bd, 2 ba | 1,076 | Aug 21 | $1,465 | |
Private room in 4 bd, 2 ba | 1,076 | Aug 21 | $1,481 | |
Private room in 3 bd, 2 ba | 848 | Aug 21 | $1,486 | |
Private room in 3 bd, 2 ba | 848 | Aug 21 | $1,754 | |
 Private room in 2 bd, 1 ba | 718 | Aug 21 | $1,865 | |
Private room in 4 bd, 2 ba | 1,076 | Aug 21 | $1,865 | |
 Private room in 2 bd, 1 ba | 718 | Aug 21 | $1,874 | |
What's special
Clubhouse
Get the party started
This building features a clubhouse. Less than 2% of buildings in Chicago have this amenity.
Facts, features & policies
Building Amenities
Community Rooms
- Club House: Movie Theater
- Fitness Center: Fully Equipped Fitness Center
- Lounge
Other
- Laundry: In Unit
Services & facilities
- Bicycle Storage
- On-Site Management: On-site Management And Maintenance Staff
Unit Features
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- Microwave Oven: Microwave
- Refrigerator: Full-size Refrigerator
- Stove: Stove With Auto Shut Off Device
- Washer
Internet/Satellite
- High-speed Internet Ready: Free Wireless High-speed Internet
Other
- Fireplace: Student Lounge With Fireplace And Pool Table
- Furnished: Fully Furnished
- Utilities Included
Policies
Lease terms
- 4 months, 9 months, 11 months
Pet essentials
- DogsAllowedNumber allowed2
- CatsAllowedNumber allowed2
- BirdsAllowedNumber allowed2
- FishAllowedNumber allowed2
- ReptilesAllowedNumber allowed2
- OtherAllowedNumber allowed2
DogsAllowed
Number allowed2
CatsAllowed
Number allowed2
BirdsAllowed
Number allowed2
FishAllowed
Number allowed2
ReptilesAllowed
Number allowed2
OtherAllowed
Number allowed2
Additional details
Birds: Bird
Fish: Fish
Reptiles: Reptile
Other: Other
Special Features
- 24/7 Package Pickup Service
- 24/7 Security
- 42 Flat Screen Tv
- Comfortable Bed With Long Mattress (twin Xl), Desk, Chair, And Wardrobe Closet With Large Drawers For Each Occupant
- Free Printing Center
- Hardwood-style Flooring
- Kitchen Table And Chairs
- One Block From All Public Transit
- Private Study Rooms
- Vending Machine
- Walking Distance To All Downtown Campuses And Companies
Neighborhood: The Loop
Areas of interest
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Travel times
Walk, Transit & Bike Scores
Walk Score®
/ 100
Walker's ParadiseTransit Score®
/ 100
Rider's ParadiseBike Score®
/ 100
Very BikeableNearby schools in Chicago
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10South Loop Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 1/10Phillips Academy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.7 mi
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Frequently asked questions
The Buckingham Student Living is located at 59 E Van Buren St in The Loop, Chicago, IL. The surrounding area includes approximately 20 restaurants and cafes within 1 mile, such as Cafecito, Intelligentsia Coffee, and Intelligentsia Coffee.
The nearest public transit stop is Metra - Van Buren Street, approximately 0.1 miles away.
Based on the latest Zillow data, the average rent across all unit types in Chicago is currently $2,850 per month. Prices vary by neighborhood, floor plan, and building amenities.
The Buckingham Student Living is located within 0.3 miles of Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain, 0.3 miles of Crown Fountain, and 0.5 miles of Maggie Daley Park.
The Buckingham Student Living is located near 3 grocery stores, including 0.6 miles from Trader Joe's, 0.9 miles from Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop, and 1 mile from Binny's Beverage Depot. Additional shopping options, including Kriser's Natural Pet, are approximately 0.5 miles away.
The total price for an apartment unit in The Buckingham Student Living ranges from $924 to $2,814. The total price will vary by floor plan, unit size, and unit amenities.
Rent in Chicago has increased by $16 month-over-month, according to the latest Zillow rental data.
The schools assigned to The Buckingham Student Living include South Loop Elementary School and Phillips Academy High School.
