The building is a bit older than E2, the Optimas, and other popular options, but the apartments are larger and it's definitely a better value. Easy walking distance from Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joes, the Hub, the CTA, and other apartment buildings. There's a gym in the building although it's nothing amazing.

I love living at 1500 Chicago because you get a great amount of space and cleanliness for your money. The apartments are not new (many are carpeted), but are very well maintained. I was pleasantly surprised by how well maintained the bathroom is, and that the kitchen has up to date appliances. In addition, I constantly see the staff of the building repairing, maintaining, cleaning both individual apartments and the building as a whole.

1500 is just a 20 minute walk to campus, similar to other apartment buildings. While it's not near the west of campus where many Kellogg students live, it is very close to Whole Foods and Trader Joes!

Huge space. Standard quality. A bit old. Good heating in winter. Convenient locarion.

Pros: Apartments are spacious, carpeted throughout, with decent appliances. Apartments are really quiet - can hardly hear roommates let along neighbors. Huge windows with lots of natural light. Northwestern Intercampus Shuttle stops right outside the building.
Cons: Plumbing is old so you occasionally run into slow drainage issues. Central air so you don't directly control your heat.

Pretty cheap if you compare to other buildings in Evanston. The apartment is nice (loads of natural light pouring in!) and very very spacious. Never cold in the winter and well air-conditioned in the summer. Only bummer is that no pets are allowed. There are a lot of Kellogg people in the building.

I couldn't be happier with my decision to rent at 1500 Chicago Ave. during my two years in grad school at Kellogg. My 1BR/1BA is very spacious, has a lot of natural light, and costs significantly less than the apartments in the newer buildings in the Evanston neighborhood. In addition, management here is wonderful. Any maintenance request I submit is answered in a matter of hours, and all the common areas are spotless and well-maintained. Lastly, the location is pretty ideal. While about a mile from the Kellogg Hub, it is close to grocery stores and coffee shops in downtown Evanston.

I love living at 1500 Chicago - big space, lots of natural light, one of the closest buildings to the Hub in downtown Evanston. Great price for a single place, definitely larger than most one bedrooms I saw elsewhere for ~$500 less per month. Older building, but gym and laundry room are clean and well-lit. Does not have as many Kellogg students as some of the newer buildings, so less socializing in-building.

Good management but limited facilities

It's the best building you'll find for such a price. Building is not new, but the apartment is in great condition, greatly localized, and the staff is very nice.

The building is a bit older than other options, however the plant is big, and maintenance is great - we never had any problems.
Location is excellent, 18min walk to Kellogg, 5 to Whole Foods, 10 to Jewel Osco and Trader Joes, close to all restaurants downtown.
It has a small gym (treadmills only). Very warm during winter.
Overall, don't expect the modern feel of the newer (more expensive) options, but if you're looking for a great bang for your buck, this is the best option in Evanston (that I could find, at least).