Resident Reviews

Lovely amount of space in bedrooms and bathroom and the kitchen and living room but it could use more overhead light in the bedroom quite dark

Jun 5, 2026

Very friendly staff and quite helpful too. The area is kept nice and clean in the apartments which is good to see. The area is very spacious. We feel very safe too

Jun 5, 2026

I am staying at Dwight Lofts in Chicago during my J1 summer, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for comfortable, convenient, and social accommodation. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and settled in quickly thanks to the friendly atmosphere and well-maintained facilities. One of the best things about Dwight Lofts is its excellent location in the heart of Chicago. It is within walking distance of many popular attractions, restaurants, shops, and public transport links, making it easy to explore the city and commute to work. The central location allowed me to make the most of my time in Chicago and experience everything the city has to offer. The accommodation itself is modern, clean, and fully furnished. Having access to a full kitchen, high-speed Wi-Fi, and comfortable living spaces made day-to-day life very easy and enjoyable.

Jun 4, 2026

I've loved my community at the Dwight. I made some great friends and frequently hang out with my neighbors now. Everyone here is so friendly and waves/smiles at one another!

Apr 3, 2026

The people here are lovely and the luxuries that are given to us are extremely helpful and welcome. Being able to stay here has been a blessing.

Mar 29, 2026

I love how everyone is so kind in the elevator and everyone looks out for each other. Having the sky lounge allows us to meet people and become friends easily which is really nice and builds community.

Feb 10, 2026

I love this community the building is very nice and all the people here are lovely the amenities are incredible only downside is paying for laundry but it could be worse and the sky lounge makes it so worth it and I love the practice rooms

Feb 10, 2026

i love the proximity to all my friends. any time i need items i don’t have in my dorm or advice or company i can easily hit up one of my friends and they come. I also love the gym and coffee machine.

Feb 10, 2026

The community and the experience! Everyone is awesome, and the apartments are great and comfortable to live in. Great access to the outside and downtown Chicago.

Feb 2, 2026

Dwight is pretty good so far I don’t have any complaints about the building, my only this is the people that live in it. At night time their so loud, that’s really my only complaint.

Jan 31, 2026

everyone is very friendly and the dorms are really nice, especially the kitchen!! the singles have a good amount of space and i love the graffiti room

Jan 18, 2026

Very good housing; good amenities, amazing water pressure, and a fun environment. The deck allows for a good place for people to meet up, bond, and relax. I also greatly enjoy the gym on the first floor

Jan 15, 2026

I love how there are a lot of activities that you can do, and you can have a lot of fun. I really do love my community. I love to go a lot of places, like I love to go to the library and read books. I also love to walk around downtown sightseeing.

Oct 22, 2025

Every event at dwight lofts have been so fun and the community here is so welcoming and encouraging. I am really happy to be at the dwight and with this community.

Oct 20, 2025

I love the diversity and the ability to speak to other creatives like myself! I love being able to have the opportunities at Columbia I wouldn’t be able to have at another school.

Oct 2, 2025

I really like living here at the dwight. Compared to other student housing I was considering this is by far the best. My favorite part is the full kitchen because it saves me a lot of money on eating out or a dining plan.

Sep 30, 2025

I love how chill everyone is and open to creating a community in the dorms. I think having access to the sky lounge and graffiti room especially makes it fun and easy to get out of your room and talk to others.

Sep 14, 2025

All of my suite-mates are wonderful people. We love to watch shows together and sit in the living room to talk. We communicate very well and support each other. We also make each other laugh and it helps to have amazing people in my life to support me while we all go through this new big change of college.

Sep 11, 2025

I love how everyone is nice, always asking how are you, or how was your day. And can always ask questions if you need help with anything here.

Sep 6, 2025

I like that everyone is friendly and open to meeting new people. Everyone I have met is interesting and no one has been hostile to me or others

Sep 5, 2025

Its an apartment so there is nothing to dislike. I love the view I get from the city and especially when the night rolls around. I love the kitchen layout aswell.

Sep 5, 2025

really nice so far, enjoying the experience. everyone here is kind and thats what i love the most. Hoping to do more around here. all in all just a really nice place!

Sep 4, 2025

What I love most about your community is the sense of connection and support that seems to thrive here. Whether it's how people show up for each other, share knowledge, or celebrate one another’s wins, there’s a real feeling of belonging. It’s clear that this is a place where individuals aren’t just part of a group—they matter to it. That kind of energy builds trust, inspires growth, and makes a lasting impact.

Aug 31, 2025

I've had a great time! The events have been very fun, I've met so many new people, and it's been awesome connecting with others who share the same passions.

Aug 31, 2025

I love the kindness, friendliness and support from not only my staff, but my suite mates and neighbors. This truly feels like a community ! I have only been here a week , yet I have made so many different friendships and connections that I see lasting a longtime.

Aug 30, 2025

So far the people and staff have been lovely and are super welcoming. I've been able to make multiple new friends and I am really excited to make even more! I love the fun things in the apartment like the lounge and graffiti room!

Aug 30, 2025

our neighborhood, so much is happening and there’s so many places to go, i feel like i still have so much to explore, i love it. plus the community in the dorms, i specifically love the sky lounge and graffiti room.

Aug 30, 2025

Everyone is super nice and helpful. Moving in and figuring things out has been easy. I also love how organized this school is, it makes it feel welcoming and somewhere I actually want to be.

Aug 29, 2025

everyone is very friendly and the dorms are really nice, especially the kitchen!! the singles have a good amount of space and i love the graffiti room

Aug 29, 2025

its pretty sick my roommates are cool and im having a good time more characters on the clock so i can get points or something i dont even know

Aug 29, 2025

I LOVE IT SO SO MUCH. You guys are VERY helpful and VERY sweet. You guys make me feel so comfortable here and i am glad i chose this school. I’m also excited to spend the next 4 years with amazing people.

Aug 28, 2025

It’s wonderful! The energy here is so good. Everyone was honestly nice and patient during move in day. We did have a lil trouble with the fire alarm but everyone was nature not one person was hurt during us moving around so that’s really great.

Aug 28, 2025

I’ve never talked about musical theater for so long in one sitting. It has been amazing meeting people who have the same interests, and through events that are a lot of fun.

Aug 28, 2025

Everyone here is so inviting and friendly it makes me want to be here. The independence is new but that just means more cooking experiments along with a little quite away from the younger brother

Aug 28, 2025

lot of college kids, its a very awesome experience. my favorite part is my awesome spectacular, and energetic room mates/ suite mates :). my favorite color is purple

Aug 28, 2025

The dwight is the best dorms a freshman in college could ever have!! You can live so comfortably here making the feeling of home seem not as far!

Aug 28, 2025

It's very warm and welcoming, I felt instantly at home. The moment I stepped in to get my key I was immediately welcomed by kind, genuine people who easily helped me settle in!

Aug 27, 2025

Loved it so far everyone has been nice and accommodating. Love the free hydration station and think that’s a great resource for us students .

Aug 27, 2025

The diversity of the school is amazing. It has beautiful buildings and scenery along with a plethora of other beautiful places to explore and enjoy

Aug 27, 2025

I really enjoy the welcome week events going on. I went to the ice breaker one today and honestly met so many cool people. It got me super excited for the rest of the year and less nervous about finding friends :)

Aug 26, 2025

What I love most about this wonderful community so far is how welcoming and helpful the staff has been, the endless opportunities with clubs, classes, and even career help.

Aug 26, 2025

What I love most about this community is how people from different walks of life are able to come together through thus school and its mission.

Aug 26, 2025

Everyone I’ve meet so far is welcoming and friendly. The room also had minimum issues.The halls are a decent temperature so it’s never too hot or cold. Dim lighting which is a nice break from the sunny city or bright classroom lights.

Aug 26, 2025

Amazing place with such a clean entry. The security makes it feel very secure. The ra’s make it easy to meet people with all of the games that they provide

Aug 25, 2025

Love my roommates they have been so sweet and kind and supportive! It’s comforting to know I can be myself in a place so far from home. I love it here

Aug 25, 2025

Everyone is kind and super respectful! lovely community. Everyone knows how to come together and have fun when it is time, nobody really ever has issues here.

Aug 25, 2025

I really enjoy how welcoming everyone is and the amazing sky lounge! I’m excited for all of the welcome week events! I also love that we have access to music practice rooms!

Aug 24, 2025

The Columbia community is so welcoming. I’m such a shy person and it’s opening me up to talk and mingle more! I can just imagine how I’ll be after my freshman year!

Aug 24, 2025

I love Chicago and the Dwight has made my experience the best! It was super enjoyable and such a good stay!! The apartment community was super nice and welcoming and all of Dwight Lofts was really great.

Aug 18, 2025

We are lucky with great friendly housemates , and we love the common areas. Everywhere is clean and welcoming ! The air conditioning is always so refreshing coming back home to, and the water filter is a great touch!

Jul 1, 2025

Loving our stay with J1 accom in dwight lofts so far. Staff and residents are both really friendly and ammenities are great with the laundry room and gym!

Jun 13, 2025

Roommates seem nice, I’m a solo traveller and have only actually met one so far but he seems lovely and the staff are really helpful and gave us a great pizza recommendation which is only 10 steps out the front door :)

May 31, 2025

It was fantastic to live here and interact with people who were like me and got the weirdness of life. I absolutely would like to live here again.

May 29, 2025

Great community. Everyone is helpful and you can always be sure to meet someone friendly in the lobby, gym, or games room. Would highly recommend

May 27, 2025

Great people and very good service, apartment was in perfect condition upon arrival. The location is ideal being so close to the train station.

May 26, 2025

Made sorting J1 accommodation so easy and no stress involved! Didn’t have to worry about unfurnished apartment or dealing with difficult landlords!

May 25, 2025

Good environment to be around. The staff make it worthwhile and the area is close to everything that you need including transport and shops and working .

May 23, 2025

the apartment community is great, i have no faults! it is welcoming and friendly and i have met great people. there is a fitness center which is great

May 22, 2025

The building is great fun I enjoy living here with everyone and my friends its very nice and great fun for all involved, thank you for being so nice!

May 22, 2025

Peaceful and fun and people were very welcoming when coming to visit and finish paperwork. Cant wait to move in and meet neighbors for the summer time!

May 21, 2025

It was very clear how the app worked and very easy to use as instructions were so clear. There is great offers available which are very achievable to receive.

Apr 17, 2025

I love how helpful the accommodation agents are, responding very quickly to any emails with concerns I have had. I also like how you can call the office at any time when you need something

Apr 16, 2025

very nice neighbourhood, great public transport connect. Spacious rooms. Good staff, very friendly. Amenities could be better like the lift. But in general, a very great and safe community.

Apr 7, 2025

It was great when I lived there, looking forward to dorming again during my next fall there. My roommates were chill, no one was bothered by me, overall better and cheaper than buying an apartment if you don’t have people to share an apartment with or lack a stable job.

Mar 21, 2025

Dwight Lofts has some extremely friendly and helpful staff who have been exceptionally good to my group of friends and I during our entire application process.

Mar 9, 2025

People here are fun and open. Nice variety of events take place here each week. Basically everyone here is down for socializing and the apartment hangouts are nice and chill.

Feb 24, 2025