Housing

Kishwaukee College does not approve, endorse or recommend any off-campus facilities. However, there are several local databases offering information about local housing options.

1. The NIU online resources are available to everyone. Resources include moving tips, sample roommate agreements, contacts to local storage units and moving vans, information about section 8/subsidized housing, pet-friendly rentals and more.
2. The Northern Star, Northern Illinois University's student-run newspaper, compiles an annual housing guide.
3. The Daily Chronicle, serving DeKalb County, offers local classified listings for rental properties.
4. Century 21 Elsner Realty in DeKalb maintains a courtesy list of rental properties. Call 815-756-1691 or visit the office at 901 N. First Street in DeKalb for more information.

Students considering residential options should also consider transportation needs. The College offers low-cost transportation options from both DeKalb and Rochelle. Students are encouraged to select an apartment on or near the bus route for a more convenient living experience.

NOTE: Financial Aid DOES NOT cover housing costs. However, under some financial aid programs, reimbursement checks may be used to cover costs of living.

Cortland Estates
4100 Aspen Drive
815-758-2910

7th Avenue Apartments
107 E. 7th Avenue
815-562-7080

Green Shade Apartments
824 Carrie Avenue, Rochelle
815-919-9015

North Prairie Apartments
1015 Carrie Avenue
815-562-6451

Rochelle Property Management
515 Fifth Avenue, Rochelle
815-562-7368

White Oak Apartments
101-111 McConaughy Ave
815-562-6425

Oehlert Rentals
130 Liberty Lane #2
815-899-7551

St. Albans Greens
711 S. Main Street
815-761-8601

Sycamore Greens Apartments
1117 S. Cross Street
815-895-9594

The Kishwaukee College Homeless Liaison is Dariana Lee, Director of Student Success. Contact Dariana at dlee2@kish.edu or 815-825-9738. Or visit her office at C2119 on the Kishwaukee College campus. 

The designated liaison provides resources to any identified homeless student enrolled at Kishwaukee College. Responsibilities include: 

• Coordination with local services and resources.
• Connecting students with local shelters and available housing options.
• Assisting with applications for state and federal financial aid and other available services.
• Providing information for housing, food and other services.
• Connecting students to a local continuum of care program.
• Assisting with providing a plan for off-campus housing.
• Tracking and monitoring the graduation and retention rate.

DeKalb County

Hope Haven
Shelter & Housing First
1145 Rushmoore Drive
DeKalb, IL 60115
815-758-5765
hopehavendekalb.com 

Safe Passage
Domestic Violence Shelter
PO Box 621
Dekalb, IL 60115
815-756-7930
safepassagedv.org 

Ogle County

Hope
Domestic Violence Shelter
Rochelle, IL
Hotline 24/7
815-562-8890
Business line
815-562-4323

Rochelle Rescue Mission
805 W Lincoln Ave
Rochelle, IL 61068
815-561-2731
Rochellerescuemission.org

For additional Emergency & Transitional Housing, visit the Illinois Department of Human Services website.