Cheap or public housing in chicago?

i am a student at Robert Morris University in chicago. I couldnt move in a dorm due to the fact they were super expensive, so i was wondering are there any help so i could move into the city ? i live in elgin. thanksCheap or public housing in chicago?
Students are not usually eligible for public housing. Also the waiting lists for public housing in Chicago are either closed completely or like 6-8 yrs long. So that is not an option at all.



For cheap housing- you could find a roommate and rent an apartment together, or find someone who is renting out a room. Try craigslist. Or move to a cheap area and get a studio I guess?Cheap or public housing in chicago?
If you have a student bulletin board, post a notice that you are looking for a bedroom in a private home, preferably with a bath and kitchen privileges. For safety, take a parent with you to look at any possible rentals, if you are of normal college age.

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