<p>Lots of juniors and seniors with a smattering of sophomores move into shares. Housing stock is very diverse from cheap walk ups that shake you out of bed every time the El rolls by to high rise condos with picture perfect views sweeping across Lake Michigan and downtown Chicago. Even before the downturn in the economy and overbuilding in Evanston, there were a ton of options out there. Now there are more and they’re much more affordable. Especially if you come from the coasts, the area will seem a veritable bargain. As Sam Lee points out, there are entire houses that rent out within walking/biking distance of campus, but the largest availability lies in low-rise buildings and garden apt style offerings to the west and south.</p>