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The Flats
829 S. Wabash Street Chicago, IL 60605
The Flats is one of the residences Positively Languages offers to students of Positively Languages Chicago English School, at 829 S. Wabash Street Chicago, IL 60605. Accommodation is booked together with your course, and Topstudy can arrange both in one quote.
The Flats on South Wabash has two set-ups: studio apartments with their own kitchen and bathroom, or single and twin rooms in apartments where up to four people share a kitchen, lounge and bathroom. Each floor also has a communal lounge, study area and TV. It's for students 18 and over. The school is about 10 minutes by bike or 20 by train. Positively Languages' 2026 list price starts at US$420 a week.
Bedrooms have a closet, desk and chair, and Positively Languages notes that bedroom doors lock individually. Kitchens include an oven, stovetop, microwave, fridge and freezer with cookware and utensils. The building's facilities include a gym, a library, a computer lab, a yoga studio and a full indoor basketball court. Laundry machines are available, Wi-Fi is included, and bed linen is provided on arrival. There's a supermarket about five minutes on foot, and no deposit is required.
2026 prices
| Room | Per person, per week |
|---|---|
| Twin room, shared bathroom | US$420 |
| Single room, shared bathroom | US$580 |
| Studio, private bathroom | US$690 |
Positively Languages's 2026 list prices, accommodation only. Seasonal supplements, placement and transfer fees can apply; your quote shows the full price.
Key facts
- Address
- 829 S. Wabash Street Chicago, IL 60605
- Minimum age
- 18+
- 24-hour security
- Yes
- Visitors allowed
- Yes
- Smoking allowed
- No
- Quiet hours
- Yes
- Deposit
- No
Rooms
- Studio apartments: private ensuite bathroom and kitchen. Single and twin rooms in apartments: bathroom with shower
- Private kitchen and lounge/common area shared with up to 3 others in the apartment. Communal lounge/common area for the floor
- Study area for the floor
- TV in the common area on floor
In your bedroom
- Wardrobe/closet
- Desk
- Chair
Kitchen
- Pots & pans
- Utensils
- Cutlery & crockery
- Microwave
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Fridge
- Freezer
Facilities
- Gym
- Library
- Full indoor basketball court
- Yoga studio
- Computer lab
Services
- Laundry machines available
- Wi-Fi
- Bed linen provided upon arrival
Getting around
| On foot | By bike | By bus | By train / subway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To the school | 35 min | 10 min | 35 min | 20 min |
| To the city centre | 35 min | 10 min | 35 min | 20 min |
| To the main airport | – | – | – | 45 min |
| To the nearest supermarket | 5 min | – | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How far is The Flats from Positively Languages Chicago English School?
About 10 minutes by bike.
How much does The Flats cost?
Positively Languages's 2026 list price starts at US$420 per person per week (Twin room, shared bathroom: US$420; Single room, shared bathroom: US$580; Studio, private bathroom: US$690). Seasonal supplements and booking fees can apply; your quote confirms the final price.
What kind of rooms does The Flats have?
Studio apartments: private ensuite bathroom and kitchen. Single and twin rooms in apartments: bathroom with shower. Private kitchen and lounge/common area shared with up to 3 others in the apartment. Communal lounge/common area for the floor. Study area for the floor. TV in the common area on floor.
What is the minimum age at The Flats?
The Flats accepts students aged 18 and over.
Can I have guests at The Flats?
Yes, visitors are allowed, subject to the residence rules.
How do I book The Flats?
Choose The Flats when you book your course at Positively Languages Chicago English School. Ask Topstudy for a free quote and we will confirm availability and the current weekly price.
Details come from Positively Languages's fact sheet for this residence (2022) and its 2026 price list. Facilities and house rules can change; we confirm everything in your quote. Download the original fact sheet (PDF)