Arc at Old Colony offers a one-of-a-kind off-campus luxury student housing community in the South Loop of Downtown Chicago. It combines stunning historic architecture with fully modernized interiors and awesome amenities. The building provides furnished studio, one, two, three, and four-bedroom apartments. Residents report fantastic and amazing experiences, noting the staff is incredibly helpful, super friendly, patient, welcoming, and on top of everything. The office staff and building manager are described as great and accommodating. Security is highlighted as amazing, with staff noted for being welcoming and making the building feel like a community and like home. Maintenance is quick, reliable, and on their duty, with requests taken care of fast. The facilities and amenities are nice and clean, and apartments are in tiptop, clean, and great shape on move-in, contributing to an amazing move-in experience. The incredible location is within walking distance of the University of Illinois at Chicago and other campuses. Overall, residents describe it as more than just a place to live, but a community where the staff goes above and beyond.
soleil was SUPER helpful in answering all of my questions. she guided me through the processes and asked all of the questions i needed to help find me an apartment that worked best for me. the arc is a beautiful building too, so that helped sell me easily!
July 2026
Checking in and staying over the summer has gone so smoothly! Olivia and Tachinnah helped make my roommate’s and my stay so welcoming and easy.
December 2025
Came here for a tour recently, the location is amazing. It is right in downtown Chicago near public transit. Staff and rooms were nice.
