Okay, so how many people will be living with me?

It depends on the community!
Each building is designed to have just the right amount of people to have all the serendipitous moments you could ever want.

Are these apartments?

Not exactly. Each place is built around creating a sense of community.
Everyone has their own rooms but share common areas!

Will I get my own bathroom?

The best way to get to know someone is to share a bathroom with them
Bathrooms at Francis are communal, but don't worry! They are cleaned every week!

Can we have two people in one room??

Nope. Each room is designed to accomodate only 1 person per room.

Do I have to pay utilities?

All of it is included in your rent!

Are there laundry facilities?

Yes, there are in unit washers and dryers. And yes, they are free.

Can I have pets?

Nope.

Is the house/room furnished?

Yep! All of the rooms come with a bed set, desk, lamp, chair, and storage area. The public spaces such as the kitchen and living room are fully furnished as well.

How big are the rooms?

The sizes of the rooms vary, each with its unique feel and dimensions.

Is it cozy + friendly?

The backbone to Francis is definitely the community we've built here. We have an application process to make sure we cultivate a great and diverse community. There's a spirit of self-governance here where everyone who lives here is responsible for themselves and others' well being. The house itself has a modern decor that's great for hanging out.
So yes! We are definitely cozy!

How far is the train/bus?

We make sure the CTA is easily accessable from our communties.
Francis and Armitage are about a 6 minute walk away from the California and Western CTA stops.
Greenview is about 8 minutes from the Division Blue Line stop.

What neighborhood are you locations at?

We are lucky to be in some of the best neighborhoods in Chicago!
Francis and Armitage are right in the heart of Logan Square (and so close to Wicker Park), there's a never ending supply of bars, resturaunts, clubs, concert venues, coffee shops, book shops, art galleries, fitness centers, and everything else under the sun.
Greenview is in the Bucktown/Wickerpark area filled with parks, stores, restaurants and events!

What kind of people live in your locations?

We attract international and local individuals, wanting to find a community inside Chicago. We attract interns, artists, political activists, singers, dancers, filmers, TikTokers, bartenders, writers and everyone else under the sun! What we look for in our application is passion and creativity which we believe will translate into a community full of interesting and fun people to be around. We encourage friendships at Francis, and it's our hope that here at Francis, you'll not only find people to enjoy Chicago with, but lifelong friendships.

How do I know I'll fit in and get along with everyone in the house?

The reason why we have an application process is to ensure there's a diverse range of people, but to make sure everyone coming into the house understand the community spirit we are trying to create. There'll be a lot of different personalities in one house, but we believe that because everyone that lives at Francis genuinely wants to be there and support each other, it'll all work out.

Wait, I can only stay for 3 months?

You can stay as long as you need! Any lease over 3 months will be at the fixed 3 month rate of the lease.

Can I extend my stay?

Absolutly! Simply let us know at minimum a month ahead of time and you'll renew your lease.

If I only stay for part of the month, can I get refunded for the days I didn't use?

Our leases are on a calendar month system. This means that you must pay for the full month even if you moved in later in the month, or moved out eariler than the lease length. For example, if you move out on the the 20th of the month, you must still pay for that full month. This is to keep the move in and move out process simple since we have a lot of rotation of roommates.

Do you need a deposit?

We do not ask for a deposit when renting a room! Instead we ask for a last month's rent

Why do you charge a last month up front?

As a way to avoid deposits, the last month protects us from last minute no-shows or cancelations

Is there a move-in fee?

Yup! Check the lease for the community you want to join to see the exact fee.

So when can I move in?

Since rooms are rented by the calendar month, you can move in whenever you want! (but of course please let us know)