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The Scholar

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Downtown Evanston, 1590 Elmwood Ave | Evanston
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  •  Cat friendly
  •  Controlled Access
  •  Dog friendly
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  Parking Garage  
  •  Private Balconies  
  •  Quartz Countertops
  •  Resident Lounge  
  •  Rooftop Deck
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

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7.6
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85 Reviews

About this Location

UP-N (rail) - 5 min
208/213/250 (bus) - 4 min
Dawes Park
15 min walk
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby

Pricing 

Studio, 1 Bath
$2,473+
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$2,767+
2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$3,855+
3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$4,635+
3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths
$4,835+

  • Bathrooms

    •  Double Sinks (some units)

  • Bedrooms

    •  Walk-in Closets (some units)

  • Building Related

    •  Elevators
    •  Smoke-Free Community

  • Convenience

    •  Business Center
    •  Conference Room
    •  Dry Cleaning Valet Service
    •  Package Receiving

  • Entertainment

    •  Community Kitchen
    •  Grilling Station
    •  Resident Events
    •  Resident Lounge  
    •  Rooftop Deck
    •  Terrace Deck  

  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Garbage Disposal
    •  Gas Range
    •  Luxury Cabinets
    •  Microwave
    •  Quartz Countertops
    •  Refrigerator
    •  Stainless Steel Appliances
    •  Stove & Oven

  • Laundry

    •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

  • Lease Terms

    •  Application Fee  
    •  Move-in Fee  
    •  Online Rent Payment

  • Living Room

    •  Air Conditioning  
    •  Hardwood Floors
    •  Large Windows
    •  Lots of Sunlight (some units)

  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Bike Storage
    •  Parking Garage  

  • Pet Terms & Amenities

    •  Cat fee  
    •  Cat friendly
    •  Dog fee  
    •  Dog friendly
    •  Max Pets Limit  
    •  Restricted breeds

  • Security & Maintenance

    •  Controlled Access

  • Sports & Fitness

    •  Fitness Center
    •  Instructor-led Classes
    •  Yoga Studio

  • Storage

    •  Additional Storage Available  

  • View

    •  Amazing Views
    •  Private Balconies (some units)
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Overall rating 7.6/10, based on 85 renter reviews Write a review

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6.4
Management
6.5
Value
7.5
Social
7.2
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Solid

Great building, highly recommend. Pros - mostly Kellogg, smaller building (total size not individual apts), proximity to downtown, close to public transportation, nice gym, study rooms and rooftop common area. Cons - not cheap.

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You're paying for the location

If you've got a significant other that commutes to Chicago, centrum is a must for the proximity to the metra / cta. That being said, the apartment has been a bit of a letdown with things breaking, ac turning off when temp drops below 65 degrees outside, etc

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  • 2 beds / 2 baths
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Super modern and new, everything is top notch, clean, and updated.

Was debating between this and E2 for a high-end apartment. Centrum is MUCH smaller than E2 and has a smaller community. This is perfect for what I was looking for.

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Clean and Great, but pricey

Management is wonderful! High tech, great gym, just pricey.

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  • Studio / 1 bath
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Great Value for Space

This condo is located in a very central area for downtown Evanston and a quick walk to the other big Kellogg buildings. A majority of the residents in the building are older or retirees but there are a few sets of Kellogg roommates in the building as well. Our unit is massive and a great price considering what is included. Be mindful though, that since it is a condo building, some units look different than others and have had upgraded or not.

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  • 2 beds / 2 baths
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Great living space next to train

This is a great apartment that is newest in town. Amazing facilities. I am in love with the kitchen as someone who cooks way too much. The bathroom is very modern and aesthetically pleasing. Centrum has a wonderful gym and uses an app for the call box. Everything is super convenient. However, I don't recommend this place for someone who has a car.

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Centrum Evanston Review

Wouldn't want to live anywhere else!

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Great

Great apartment

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Centrum

Couldn't be happier with Centrum. It is well managed, spacious and always clean. We are very happy with our unit.

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Good value

Great value in a beautiful space!

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  • 1 bed / 1 bath

The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 26 Recs

Bat 17
Yeero Revolution
Buffalo Joe’s
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grocery 2 Recs

Trader Joe’s
Whole Foods Market
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convenience 2 Recs

Walgreens
7-Eleven
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fitness 38 Recs

Pure Barre
TITLE Boxing Club
McGaw YMCA
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parks 5 Recs

Merrick Rose Garden
Shakespeare Garden
Dawes Park
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coffee 18 Recs

Bennison’s Bakery
Cupitol Coffee & Eatery
Andy’s Frozen Custard
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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...
Walkable
Easy Commute
Great Location
Student Friendly
Social Community
Great Accessibility
Proximity To Amenities
Median rents in Downtown Evanston
Studio
$
2,300
1 Bedroom
$
2,600
2 Bedroom
$
3,300

Getting around Downtown Evanston

UP-N (rail)

5 min

Purple

8 min

208/213/250 (bus)

4 min

201/206/93 (bus)

4 min

Parking at The Scholar

Parking Garage

Parking garage adjacent to building, Starting at $85/month

Parking Near The Scholar

City of Evans Sherman Plaza Self Park

8 min
$95 / month

City of Evans 1800 Maple Self Park Garage

9 min
$110 / month

E2 Apartments

12 min
$145 / 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
Reviewed by Northwestern Graduate Student living at 1406 Elmwood Ave
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.
Reviewed by Northwestern Graduate Student living at Residences of Sherman Plaza
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.
Reviewed by Local Resident living at The Scholar
Evanston is the epitome of a college town, everything you need and most of what you want is within a 10 minute walk.
Reviewed by Northwestern Graduate Student living at McManus Living-Learning Center
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.
Reviewed by Northwestern Graduate Student living at 617-625 Grove St. Apartments
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.
Reviewed by Northwestern Medill Student living at Clark Street Apartments
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.
Reviewed by Kellogg MBA Student living at Centrum Evanston
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.
Reviewed by Kellogg School of Management Student living at Centrum Evanston
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.

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