KrmDePaul

I will be attending DePaul in the Spring, and my program is based at the Loop Campus. I will be commuting by bike and public transit. There are some cheap, large, cat-friendly apartments in North Lawndale, which is quite close to the Loop. However, I've been reading online that North Lawndale is one of the worst parts of the city. I'm used to living in fairly unsafe areas, such as South Africa and West Oakland, CA. What I've been reading about North Lawndale seems very intense, but I also think people tend to be a bit dramatic when discussing crime in Chicago. Is there anyone who is used to living in places that are a bit rough around the edges able to give me a perspective on North Lawndale? Is the cheaper rent and shorter commute worth it?