Optima Horizons is the way to go - but note, each unit is really different

We love living here! The Optima Horizons staff are friendly and helpful. Though we have had some challenges with our particular unit the building as a whole has been wonderful. It's well-situated for proximity to Downtown Evanston and Kellogg which is a huge win especially in the cold months!

There are multiple types of lay outs within the building, so make sure you know the lay out and see a few before you make the decision. Overall, a great choice for how large the space is, great location, and the price (including parking). The bathroom and kitchen are not super new and the building is a little bit old, but it didn't bother me much.

I love Optima Horizons. My apartment is nice and affordable. The people who work there are amazing and my heated parking is included. There aren't many amenities and it's not a super social building; however, I think it's a good tradeoff for price. Also great location and very close to both E2 and Centrum.

Old building. Heating and cooling is terrible. Kitchens don’t even have ventilators or extractors. Washers and driers don’t work half the time. Study room equipment is obsolete and do not work. This building needs to be torn down.

I could not be happier at Foster Street. I knew I'd gotten lucky getting into this building, but I didn't realize how much. Location aside, which cannot be beat, it just feels more like a home. People always want to come here because of the large layouts, balcony...and just how nice the units are. My JV commutes to downtown and there is immediate access to both the EL and the Metra. Having 2 included parking spots (1 covered) is huge, and you don't have to pay anything extra. Ditto for pets. Compare that to a combined ~$200/month at most other places for those two things (and that's assuming you only have 1 car). Every bar and restaurant is easily walkable within 5-15 minutes, and the hub is a 3 minute bike ride or 10 minute walk. I honestly couldn't imagine being anywhere else.

Great layout for two people - 2BR/2BA. One bedroom is a bit smaller. Great lighting (Top floor has skylights).

Location has great access to NU campus and downtown evanston

Optima is a wonderful place to live while at Kellogg. It is the easiest walk to the Hub, while still being in downtown Evanston (I leave 20 minutes ahead of class and get there with time to spare). It is cheaper than the newer, high amenity buildings, while still having a pool/hot tub/full service doorman.

When searching for an apartment, I often struggled finding floorplans that could accommodate Queen-sized beds in both bedrooms. I discovered that there were more options that fit that need at Optima Horizons than the other apartment buildings in the area.

The doormen are great and very helpful. The gym is small but satisfactory. The building itself is a little bit old but holds up very nicely. Each unit differs quite a bit given that it is a condo building, but every one I've seen has been great. I love my unit.