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Top Amenities
- 24-Hour Front Desk
- Cat friendly
- Dog friendly
- Fitness Center
- Granite Countertops
- Hardwood Floors
- Indoor Pool
- Oversize or penthouse units
- Parking Garage
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Walk-in Closets
- Washer/Dryer In Unit
About this Location
10 min walk
208/250 (bus) - 4 min
18 min walk
restaurants nearby
Pricing
Schedule Appointment At
(872) 704-8022-
Bedrooms
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Walk-in Closets
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Included
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Gas Included
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Heat 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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Granite Countertops
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Microwave
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Refrigerator
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Stainless Steel Appliances
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Stove & Oven
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Laundry
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Washer/Dryer In Unit
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Living Room
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Air Conditioning
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Hardwood Floors
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Large Windows
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Lots of Sunlight
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Parking & Transportation
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Parking Garage
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Pet Terms & Amenities
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Cat friendly
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Dog friendly
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Security & Maintenance
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24-Hour Front Desk
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Sports & Fitness
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Fitness Center
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Indoor Pool
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Storage
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Additional Storage Available
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Unique Unit Types
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Oversize or penthouse units
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Overall rating 8.8/10, based on 267 renter reviews Write a review
Optima Horizons reviews and highlights
- Modern finishings and appliances
- Gorgeous view of Lake Michigan
- Indoor parking garage is a big plus in the winter
- Excellent amenities
- Expensive for Evanston
- Great bathrooms
- Indoor Pool is great for kids
- Great for retirees and seniors
- Building is clean and well maintained
- 5-10 min walk to bars and restaurants
- Lots of sunlight
- Condo rules can be strict
- Allows large dogs
- Great place to live
- Tons of Kellogg students
- Amenities in units vary
- Building is pretty quiet if you aren't on the side next to train tracks
- Friendly landlord and management
- Gym is small, but enough for simple workouts
- Front desk personnel are extremely nice
- Floor to ceiling windows
- Fee required to reserve the elevator
- Fantastic location
Optima Horizons - Unit Review
We have a spacious apartment with 2 bed rooms and 2 bathrooms on the 10th floor. Each unit is different at Optima and ours unfortunately has wall to wall carpeting. However it is easy to keep clean and is quiet. The kitchen is a good size but a little small when 2 people are cooking. The bedrooms are fairly different in size so that is another issue to talk through before moving in. Overall though, the apartment is incredibly convenient to get to Evanston and the Jake and it is fun living in a building with so many Kellogg students.
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Roommates
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2 beds / 2 baths
Good comfortable building, less than ideal management
My roommate and I really like our apartment. It's comfortable and modern. We often host dinners / small group events at our place. Please note that because this building is all condos, individual units are different from each other.
The building has a small gym (ok enough for the winter days), an indoor pool, and a (not appealing) community room. There is also a patio with a couple grills which is great for the warmer months. The front desk staff manages package deliveries well.
The front desk staff and the building management have some improvement opportunities though. They change rules randomly (e.g. no more than 10 guests on the patio rule without informing residents) and have a knack for sending cryptic communication that leaves the residents hanging.
Optima Horizons has lots of Kellogg students and is a very conveniently located building. Some of the residents who have lived in the building longer-term are not too fond of MBA students but majority are a hoot.
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Roommates
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2 beds / 2 baths
Great Location with Modern Furnishings in High Rise Condo
Great location and amenities as it's about a 8-9 minute walk from the current Jake and will be a ~15 minute walk from the new building. The concierge staff is very friendly and receives / sends packages / dry cleaning as required. We get a ton of sunlight and beautiful sunsets, and the apartment has modern furnishing (granite countertops, etc).
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Roommates
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2 beds / 2 baths
Great spot for MBA students
Close to Kellogg, lots of other students in the building
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Couple
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Pet owner
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2 beds / 2 baths
Great Space!
I love OHO! While the rent is high for a one bedroom apartment, it is one of the more affordable options if you're trying to living in a newer construction because rent includes parking, internet and cable - probably a $250 saving right there. There is lots of space and light, and the building is close to both downtown Evanston and the Jake.
The building is about half Kellogg students, which was a must for me because I am living alone. Its great to have so many friends in my building. I would definitely recommend it!
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1 bed / 1 bath
Optima Horizons Review
Great value for rent
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Roommates
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2 beds / 2 baths
Best apartment ever!
Amazing building and great apartment! Almost all facilities (except electricity) included in the rent. 7-8 min walk to Jake and many Kellogg students stay in Optima. High value for money.
Our house is the best part of my life at Kellogg :)
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Roommates
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2 beds / 2 baths
Optima Horizons Review
Great option amongst expensive high-rises
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Roommates
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2 beds / 2 baths
Great 2-year condo
If you want to make it easy on yourself, live here. Most apartments come with internet and cable already set up and parking spots. There is a pool, small gym, and nice outdoor area.
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Roommates
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2 beds / 2 baths
Optima Horizons
Convenient location, nice building with front desk security, small fitness center and pool, and small outdoor patio with grills. Out unit came with 1 parking spot in the heated enclosed garage which is a nice feature. All units come with a storage locker in the building and you can get a spot to store your bike as well. Also all units in the building come with internet and cable included in the rent.
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Couple
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2 beds / 2 baths
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Parking at Optima Horizons
Parking Garage
Parking Near Optima Horizons
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Downtown Evanston Reviews
Cons: Long walk from the Global hub. Closest grocery store is Whole Foods, a bit of a hike to TJ's and Jewel.