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- 24-Hour Front Desk
- Building Laundry Room
- Controlled Access
- Fitness Center
- Granite Countertops
- Minimum Lease Term
- Parking Garage
- Pet Friendly
- Rooftop Deck
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Walk-in Closets
- Wall-to-Wall Carpets
About this Location
Whole Foods Market
7 min walk
7 min walk
UP-N (rail) - 10 min
213 (bus) - 1 min
213 (bus) - 1 min
Dawes Park
9 min walk
9 min walk
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby
restaurants nearby
Pricing
Studio, 1 Bath
$1,525+
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$1,450+
2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
$2,050+
2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$2,100+
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Rooftop Deck
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Gas Included
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Heat Included
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Trash/Recycling Included
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Water Included
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Kitchen
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Dishwasher
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Garbage Disposal
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Microwave
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Refrigerator
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Stove & Oven
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Laundry
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Building Laundry Room
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Lease Terms
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Application Fee
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Minimum Lease Term
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Living Room
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Air Conditioning
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Large Windows
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Lots of Sunlight
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Wall-to-Wall Carpets
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Parking & Transportation
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Parking Garage
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Parking Nearby
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Security & Maintenance
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24-Hour Front Desk
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Controlled Access
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On-site Maintenance
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Sports & Fitness
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Fitness Center
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Storage
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Additional Storage Available
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Overall rating 8.4/10, based on 102 renter reviews Write a review
8.8
Location
5.5
Amenities
8.7
Management
9.0
Value
5.6
Social
8.9
Safety
1500 Chicago Ave reviews and highlights
- Most units have central heating and the apartments remain fairly warm during the Winter
- No fancy amenities
- Apartments facing Chicago Ave. have street noise
- Very comfortable and clean
- Large rooms and lots of closet space
- Located in downtown Evanston and close to grocery stores and restaurants
- Very good value for the money
- Laundry room is reasonable
- Rooftop is great for summer parties
- Building staff is very attentive
- Good location and most tenants are Kellogg students
- Walls are thin and the building is old and a bit outdated
- Love the natural light through the huge windows
- Management is very responsive
- Spacious living room
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Great choice
Clean, convenient, nice size for a studio and best value.
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Jan. 4, 2017
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1 bed / 1 bath
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Good size, good location, and good price
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Jan. 4, 2017
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Overall very nice experience
Great location and close to everywhere. Affordable and spacious studio, good for living alone. Housing staff is helpful. Newly added gym is useful. Parking space is always available. Able to sublet during summer or exchange.
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Jan. 4, 2017
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Great value
A very economical choice. It's also much better than I previously thought. The management is very active. We've just got a new gym downstairs, too.
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Jan. 4, 2017
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1500 chicago avenue - studio
location
- 15 min walk to campus (could be up to 20min once we move to the new building)
- close to multiple super market and coffee shop
facilities
- have very small gym with a couple of treadmills
- room size is relatively big
overall
- very good value for money, probably one of the cheapest apartment in evanston
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Jan. 4, 2017
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Great value!
Lots of other Northwestern students in the building. Great rooftop/bbq space when weather permits. Not an inherent social spot like E2 or Optima, but with work you can create a social community.
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Jan. 3, 2017
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1500 Chicago Ave Review
Great apartments, great value!
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Jan. 3, 2017
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1 bed / 1 bath
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Good for the price
Although it is not new, and have less amenities compared to newer buildings, 1500 is Good. Location is perfect for me.
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Jan. 3, 2017
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Nice value
1500 Chicago is a good option for the price.
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Kellogg MBA Student
Nov. 30, 2015
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Family w/ children
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1 bed / 1 bath
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Good value
Very spacious and good value of money, downside is no gym included
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Nov. 21, 2015
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1 bed / 1 bath
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About Downtown Evanston
Since it's home to Northwestern, Downtown Evanston is the most popular residential area for Kellogg students. Most apartment buildings in Downtown Evanston are a 20 minute walk from the Donald P. Jacobs Center, and several public transport options can cut that commute even further. This safe and hig...
Median rents in Downtown Evanston
Studio
$
2,300
1 Bedroom
$
2,600
2 Bedroom
$
3,300
Getting around Downtown Evanston
UP-N (rail)
10 min
Purple
7 min
213 (bus)
1 min
208/250 (bus)
7 min
201 (bus)
2 min
93 (bus)
7 min
Parking at 1500 Chicago Ave
Parking Garage
, , , Starting at $85/month, Reserved spaces available
Parking Near 1500 Chicago Ave
City of Evans Sherman Plaza Self Park
9 min
$95 / month
City of Evans Church Street Self Park Garage
11 min
$95 / month
City of Evans 1800 Maple Self Park Garage
14 min
$110 / month
Parking rates are for informational purposes only and may vary — for most up to date pricing, please reach out to the garage directly.
Downtown Evanston Reviews
546 reviews
Lots of apartments and family homes in the area. I always see someone riding their bike or walking throughout the day. It's a block from the police station, and only 2-3 blocks to downtown. Close to intercampus shuttle, 201 bus stop (3 blocks), and Dempster purple line (1.5 blocks). Nice area to live, quiet at night.
Downtown Evanston is a great place to live if you're a NU student. It's super easy to get to campus via either walking or the bus, and has convenient groceries within walking distance. The food scene is not the best, but good enough.
Evanston is the epitome of a college town, everything you need and most of what you want is within a 10 minute walk.
I really enjoy living in downtown Evanston. Everything that I need is within walking distance, and it is a 10-15 minute walk to my classes.
Safe, walkable area, even late at night depending on the streets you take. Great for convenience in terms of getting to campus, no car needed, access to many public transit options. You lose out in terms of cheap food options and fun nightlife - there are only a couple of bars open after 9PM on the weekends and for cheap food you're stuck with Chipotle or at best Tomate. But the lake and beach are within walking distance and you live close to other NU students making it well worth it for me.
Evanston really is a nice town. There's loads of food, both chains and otherwise, and a number of shops and things if you don't mind moving around a little. Driving in the greater Evanston area is not a lot of fun, I will say. I get the sense that the city doesn't much like the University and its constituents, and that the students don't always respect the city. It's not a perfect relationship, but it works. I can easily walk or take transit to class on the Evanston campus, and when I have class in Chicago I take transit, which usually takes more than an hour in the morning and close to an hour coming home.
Downtown Evanston is super cute! There are tons of restaurants and a handful of bars so I find that it offers a good bit of variety for the neighborhood size. There are street festivals, a great farmers market, summer concerts in the square and other community events I've enjoyed. Would highly recommend Evanston anyone who wants access to the city but a self-sufficient "urban burb" type neighborhood.
Pros: Great location near key Kellogg hangouts like World of Beer, Nevins, Five and Dime, Prairie Moon, etc. Also convenient to Bennison's Bakery! Great for late nights- can get home in < 5 minutes without ubering. Also near both Metra and L- ideal if you plan to spend some of your time in downtown Chicago.
Cons: Long walk from the Global hub. Closest grocery store is Whole Foods, a bit of a hike to TJ's and Jewel.
Cons: Long walk from the Global hub. Closest grocery store is Whole Foods, a bit of a hike to TJ's and Jewel.