Modern Apartment Living at Shimer Square

Affordable, beautifully restored apartments are offered at Shimer Square that blend history with modern comfort. We offer studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and 3-bedroom apartments between Hostetter Hall, McKee Hall, and Dezendorf Hall, at all prices that are affordable from $430- $948/month. Interested in making Shimer Square your new home? Submit your application and our property management team will contact you with availability and next steps.

Hostetter Hall

Featuring 16 modern living spaces with restored, original windows, hardwood flooring, and modern, contemporary living.

McKee Hall

Offers 17 modern living spaces ranging from studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom, some with private entrances. 

Dezendorf Hall

The former dormitory features 18 living spaces offering 1-bedroom and 3-bedroom apartments with their own private patio or balcony.

Highlights

​​51 Apartments Total
  • ​Studio, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments
  • Units range in size from 462- 1,093 square feet​
  • Mixed-income, live-work housing development
Rent Range
  • Rent ranges from $430-$948/mo
Income:
  • All are welcome to apply
Apartment Features:
  • All questions will be addressed by the property management company
  • Designated fully-accessible and sensory units available
  • All units are adaptable
  • Appliances include microwave and dishwasher
  • In-unit washer & dryer
  • Energy-Star ceiling fans
  • Brand-new elevator in each building (Dezendorf, McKee, Hostetter)
  • One pet welcome with prior approval, applicable fees, and adherence to Pet Policy by property management company
  • Water and trash included
  • Fiber Internet ready- tenant responsibility
Community Amenities:
  • Community Room – A central gathering space for meetings, celebrations, and special events.
  • Activity Room – A dedicated space for recreational, social, and educational programs.
  • Library/Reading Area – A quiet spot for reading and studying.
  • Community Garden – Grow your own fruits and veggies. 
  • Bike Racks – Encouraging a connected, bike-friendly campus.
  • Picnic Tables & Grills – Perfect for outdoor dining, picnics, and barbecues.
  • Walking Paths – Improved paths connect residents across campus.
Equal Opportunity Provider. 
Shimer Square is deeply committed to honoring the legacy of this historic campus with the respect it deserves. This project represents years of dedicated planning, countless hours of work, and the passion of a mission-driven team determined to bring new life to this historic campus. ​This transformative development will:
  • Create and support 260 jobs
  • Deliver 51 new housing units, marking the first multifamily new construction in Carroll County in over two decades
  • ​Expand access to vital childcare services
  • Introduce a new Resource Center
  • Every step pays tribute to the past while building a stronger, more vibrant future for Shimer Square
​Until further notice, the Shimer Square campus  at 203 Seminary Street, Mount Carroll, IL is closed to the general public due to active construction.
Fair Housing/ Equal Opportunity Statements:
We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. Policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.

Declaraciones sobre Vivienda Justa/Oportunidad Igualitaria:
Estamos comprometidos con la letra y el espíritu de la política de EE. UU. para lograr la igualdad de oportunidades de vivienda en toda la nación. Fomentamos y apoyamos un programa de publicidad y marketing afirmativo en el que no haya barreras para obtener vivienda debido a raza, color, religión, sexo, discapacidad, estado familiar u origen nacional.
Information throughout this website is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. ​