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Downtown Evanston, 1890 Maple Ave | Evanston
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  •  Cat friendly
  •  Dog friendly
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Minimum Lease Term  
  •  Outdoor Pool  
  •  Oversize or penthouse units
  •  Private Balconies
  •  Resident Lounge  
  •  Rooftop Deck
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

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7.7
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336 Reviews

About this Location

The Lakefill
17 min walk
UP-N (rail) - 6 min
93 (bus) - 1 min
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby

Pricing 
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Studio, 1 Bath
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths
2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Schedule Appointment At
(872) 704-8022
  • Bedrooms

    •  Walk-in Closets
  • Building Related

    •  Elevators
    •  Smoke-Free Community
  • Convenience

    •  Business Center
    •  Cold Storage for Grocery Delivery
    •  Conference Room
  • Entertainment

    •  Coffee Bar
    •  Game Room
    •  Game Table
    •  Grilling Station
    •  Hot Tub
    •  Resident Events
    •  Resident Lounge  
    •  Rooftop Deck
    •  Theater Room
  • Included

    •  Basic Cable Included
    •  Gas Included
    •  Heat Included
    •  Internet Included
    •  Trash/Recycling Included
    •  Water Included
  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Garbage Disposal
    •  Gas Range
    •  Granite Countertops
    •  Ice Maker
    •  Luxury Cabinets
    •  Microwave
    •  Refrigerator
    •  Stainless Steel Appliances
    •  Stove & Oven
  • Laundry

    •  Washer/Dryer In Unit
  • Lease Terms

    •  Application Fee  
    •  Minimum Lease Term  
    •  Move-in Fee  
    •  Online Rent Payment
  • Living Room

    •  Air Conditioning  
    •  Fireplace (some units)
    •  High Ceilings  
    •  Large Windows
    •  Lots of Sunlight
  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Bike Storage
    •  Electric Car Charging Stations
    •  Free Shuttle Service  
    •  Parking Garage  
  • Pet Terms & Amenities

    •  Cat fee  
    •  Cat friendly
    •  Dog fee  
    •  Dog friendly
    •  Max Pet Weight  
    •  Max Pets Limit  
    •  Pet Grooming Station
    •  Restricted breeds  
  • Security & Maintenance

    •  24 Hour Emergency Maintenance
    •  24-Hour Front Desk
    •  Controlled Access
  • Sports & Fitness

    •  Aerobics & Cardio Room
    •  Basketball Court
    •  Fitness Center
    •  Outdoor Pool  
    •  Volleyball Courts
    •  Yoga Studio
  • Storage

    •  Additional Storage Available  
    •  Pantry Closet
  • Unique Unit Types

    •  Oversize or penthouse units
  • View

    •  Amazing Views
    •  Private Balconies
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Overall rating 7.7/10, based on 336 renter reviews Write a review

7.7
Location
8.1
Amenities
7.2
Management
5.7
Value
9.5
Social
8.8
Safety
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E2 Apartments reviews and highlights

  • social gatherings on the deck
  • loud in the summer
  • great view of lake michigan
  • gym is small
  • brand new building with lots of kellogg students
  • incredibly safe, secure building
  • free workout classes
  • best amenities in Evanston
  • parking is expensive
  • elevators are constantly breaking down
  • rent is a bit high
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Brand new building!

Nice building with good amenities. Location a bit further from dining and grocery options but close to the Jake. Filled with other Kellogg MBAs so big social scene. Not great value for the price though.

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New and great amenities but poor management team

Great place to host parties, but they sure have lots of problems for a new building (internet, elevator, small gym, etc.)!

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Social building with great amenities but horrible management

E2 is full of Kellogg students. It is brand new so these condition of the building is great and has useful amenities. It is a gathering spot for many student activities and group meetings. However, the management here is horrible. The internet has been poor and the management has not been responsive to remedy the situation. The management communication, even after multiple complaints, is close to nothing. Before signing a lease with E2, get assurance (in writing) from management about expectations for internet speed and anything else on your mind.

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Decent New Building

E2 is a new building as of this year. Despite being brand new, I don't think they put in the highest quality materials because there is already wear and tear in the apartments from general use. Some of the layouts are awkward and struggle to fit furniture. Make sure to check out the apartment before you sign and measure!
The amenities are great - pool, gym, grills - and allow for a very social Kellogg environment. However, there are a lot of families here whose lifestyle is obviously different and as a Kellogg student it can feel a little intrusive (Tuesday night pregames are a great example of this). If you are here in the summer the families basically take over the pool. That being said, we had many a social gathering on the deck, which were quite large and a lot of fun. The internet is a continuous issue throughout the year. Management appears to want to fix the issue, but they are still working on it. The front door staff is excellent (Sandy is awesome) and the convenience of having package pick up is great.

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Love E2

Great building with many Kellogg students living there!

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Social Headquarters

Apartment building is brand new, but has had some growing pains with internet and elevators. Overall a great place to live and always something going on.

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Seemed nice, but poor management

Very disappointed with how E2 is run. The internet goes out far too often, management has been a thorn in our side, etc, etc. The amenities are certainly nice, but it can be a pain to use. Also had my car broken into outside of the building.

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Good place to live

E2 has been a stellar place to live. It's one of the nicest high end apartment buildings in Evanston and the floor to ceiling windows are awesome.

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Basically a dorm for Kellogg people

E2 was a great community to join - only issue I had was with the management and their poorly structured and communicated policies. Most of their staff are super nice and personable (they also make an effort to put together community events like potlucks, etc.) but their policies on referrals, amenities, and services did not meet expectations. Specifically, they asked me to remove a flag hanging from my apartment balcony, though clearly did not enforce the same issue with others. Overall, I assumed they'd be willing to be more flexible on all of these items as they were very unclear from the start. Additionally, there were a ton of maintenance issues (e.g., air conditioning going out) and the quality of the rooms were not as strong as once advertised.

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E2 Style over Function

We moved into E2 right after it was built. I was impressed by the (basically) floor to ceiling windows and great amenities. During the summer the roof deck pool and grills were amazing. My fiance also loves the indoor basketball court. After a while we realized E2 was designed to look really nice, but doesn't function as it should. For example the outdoor fire pit was never turned on due to safety concerns. There are consistently problems with the internet and elevators. The kitchen breakfast bar counters are too shallow to put stools at or sit comfortably at. There is hardly any closet space. And to top it all off it doesn't feel like the management team is responsive to resident concerns.

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 29 Recs

Buffalo Joe’s
Bat 17
Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria
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grocery 2 Recs

Whole Foods Market
Trader Joe’s
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convenience 1 Rec

Walgreens
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fitness 35 Recs

Pure Barre
Bikram Yoga
Evanston Athletic Club
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parks 3 Recs

City of Evanston Recreation Divisi…
Merrick Rose Garden
Shakespeare Garden
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coffee 15 Recs

Andy’s Frozen Custard
Bennison’s Bakery
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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

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Parking at E2 Apartments

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Downtown Evanston Reviews

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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.

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