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📅 Subleases in Chicago.

Summer, semester and study-abroad sublets from .edu-verified students across 45 Chicago colleges. Live in their place for part of their lease — no year-long commitment.

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Subleases at every Chicago school.

Adler University subleases
Adler University
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American Academy of Art College subleases
American Academy of Art College
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American Islamic College subleases
American Islamic College
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Bexley Hall Seabury Western Theological Seminary Federation, Inc. subleases
Bexley Hall Seabury Western Theological Seminary Federation, Inc.
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Catholic Theological Union at Chicago subleases
Catholic Theological Union at Chicago
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Chicago State University subleases
Chicago State University
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Chicago Theological Seminary subleases
Chicago Theological Seminary
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City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College subleases
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College
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City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College subleases
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College
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City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College subleases
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College
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City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College subleases
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College
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City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College subleases
City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College
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City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College subleases
City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College
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City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College subleases
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College
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Columbia College Chicago subleases
Columbia College Chicago
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DePaul University subleases
DePaul University
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East-West University subleases
East-West University
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Erikson Institute subleases
Erikson Institute
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Generations College subleases
Generations College
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Illinois College of Optometry subleases
Illinois College of Optometry
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Illinois Institute of Technology subleases
Illinois Institute of Technology
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Institute for Clinical Social Work subleases
Institute for Clinical Social Work
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Loyola University Chicago subleases
Loyola University Chicago
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Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago subleases
Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago
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McCormick Theological Seminary subleases
McCormick Theological Seminary
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Meadville Theological School of Lombard College subleases
Meadville Theological School of Lombard College
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Midwestern Career College subleases
Midwestern Career College
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Moody Bible Institute subleases
Moody Bible Institute
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National Louis University subleases
National Louis University
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North Park University subleases
North Park University
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Northeastern Illinois University subleases
Northeastern Illinois University
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Pacific College of Health and Science subleases
Pacific College of Health and Science
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Roosevelt University subleases
Roosevelt University
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Rush University subleases
Rush University
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Saint Xavier University subleases
Saint Xavier University
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School of the Art Institute of Chicago subleases
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
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Spertus College subleases
Spertus College
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St. Augustine College subleases
St. Augustine College
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Taylor Business Institute subleases
Taylor Business Institute
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Telshe Yeshiva-Chicago subleases
Telshe Yeshiva-Chicago
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The Chicago School at Chicago subleases
The Chicago School at Chicago
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Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago subleases
Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago
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UChicago subleases
University of Chicago
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University of Illinois Chicago subleases
University of Illinois Chicago
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VanderCook College of Music subleases
VanderCook College of Music
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How subleasing works

Sublease vs. lease takeover.

A sublease is when an existing tenant lets you live in their place for part of their lease term. They stay on the lease; you pay them. A lease takeover is the opposite: you replace them on the lease and deal with the landlord yourself. Need a place for a few months? Sublease. Want the lease in your name? Look at lease takeovers on your campus page.

Spring is peak sublease season in Chicago: study abroad, co-ops and December grads free up rooms for a single term, and summer sublets get posted before finals.

How much does a sublease cost in Chicago?

You usually pay the original tenant's share of the rent — sometimes less, if they're trying to fill a summer gap fast. For a benchmark: HUD’s FY2027 Fair Market Rents around Chicago campuses put a one-bedroom between $1,350/month (ZIP 60621, near City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College) and $2,670 (ZIP 60607, near University of Illinois Chicago), utilities included. Splitting a two-bedroom with a roommate runs about $765–$1,510 each, depending on the area.

Stuff Chicago students ask

Chicago sublease FAQ.

How much does a sublease cost in Chicago?
You usually pay the original tenant's share of the rent — sometimes less, if they're trying to fill a summer gap fast. For a benchmark: HUD’s FY2027 Fair Market Rents around Chicago campuses put a one-bedroom between $1,350/month (ZIP 60621, near City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College) and $2,670 (ZIP 60607, near University of Illinois Chicago), utilities included. Splitting a two-bedroom with a roommate runs about $765–$1,510 each, depending on the area.
How do I find a sublease in Chicago?
Browse the sublease listings on this page, or pick your campus below to see subleases posted by verified students at your school. Every poster verified a .edu email, so you're dealing with real students, not Craigslist scammers. Browsing and posting are free.
What's the difference between a sublease and a lease takeover?
In a sublease, the original tenant stays on the lease and you pay them for part of their term — common for summers, a study-abroad semester or an internship. In a lease takeover, you replace them on the lease entirely and deal with the landlord directly. If you need a place for a few months, sublease. If you want the lease in your name, take it over.
Is subleasing allowed in Chicago?
It depends on the lease, not the city. Most leases require the landlord's written consent before you sublet, and some ban it outright. Check the subletting clause in the lease and get the landlord's OK in writing before anyone moves in or pays.
When do Chicago students post subleases?
Two big waves: late fall, when students lock in spring study abroad and co-ops, and March–April, when summer sublets go up before finals. Post early in either window and you'll have the most people looking.
Does it cost anything to sublease through Crashmates?
No. Posting a sublease and browsing listings are free, and you start with 10 free credits — you only spend a credit to send the first message in a new conversation. No subscription.

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