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Mid-Rise Apartment  «  BJB Evanston, LLC
Northeast Evanston, 2247 Ridge Ave | Evanston
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  •  Building Laundry Room
  •  Central A/C
  •  Doorman Building
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  Parking Available
  •  Pet Friendly
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances

User Rating

6.7
Good
3 Reviews

About this Location

Limited nearby
public transit
Ladd Arboretum
11 min walk
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby

Pricing 

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$1,400+
2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
$1,895+
3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
$1,750+
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  • Building Related

    •  Smoke-Free Community
  • Included

    •  Basic Cable Included
    •  Heat Included
    •  Internet Included
    •  Water Included
  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Microwave
    •  Refrigerator
    •  Stove & Oven
  • Landscape

    •  Courtyard
  • Laundry

    •  Building Laundry Room
  • Lease Terms

    •  Application Fee  
  • Living Room

    •  Hardwood Floors
    •  Large Windows
  • Security & Maintenance

    •  24 Hour Emergency Maintenance
    •  On-site Maintenance
  • Sports & Fitness

    •  Fitness Center
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Overall rating 6.7/10, based on 3 renter reviews Write a review

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Management
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Value
3.3
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The Perfect Middle Ground

Optima horizons gives you a little bit of everything you want in an apartment. You’ll find buildings that are cheaper or that have more amenities, but nothing that has both. Biggest downside is that you must sign a 2 year lease and can’t sublet over the summer.

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  • 1 bed / 1 bath
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Vintage Building, Relatively Close to Global Hub

The apartment is in an older building, and thus does have some quirks. The interior of the apartment has been updated to include ceiling fans, a dishwasher, etc, but it does not have A/C and laundry requires that you go outside to get to the laundry room. My apartment has radiator heat (which I like, due to the higher humidity level), but others have been upgraded to central heat. Nonetheless, for the space, it's a great deal. It's only a 15 minute walk to the Global Hub and the surrounding neighborhood near the Noyes CTA stop has a very cute coffee shop, a few good restaurants, and a small grocery store that meets the vast majority of my needs. It's a 10 minute walk from downtown, so it's pretty well positioned to get anywhere you'd need to in Evanston easily.

Bonus extra storage units in the basement that are ~ 7x10ft. Property also includes a small fitness center with treadmills, an elliptical, and a stationary bike. Indoor bike storage is also provided by the building.

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North of the Jake, solid option for value conscious renters

2247 Ridge is a decent place to live. It's only about a 15 minute walk from the Jake.

Pros: Free internet, affordable rent for a 1BR, close to train, close to shuttle stop, good restaurants nearby
Cons: Vintage apt (no dishwasher, no washer/dryer), far from Kellogg social events

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 30 Recs

Tomate Fresh Kitchen
Al’s Deli
Gotta B Crepes
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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 34 Recs

CrossFit e-town
Bikram Yoga
Precision Multisport
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parks 4 Recs

City of Evanston Recreation Divisi…
Lighthouse Beach
Shakespeare Garden
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coffee 14 Recs

Coffee Lab
BCBC Coffee Lab
Atrium Cafe
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About Northeast Evanston

Quieter than downtown with a suburban feel and calmer setting, yet still close to campus for Kellogg students. Northeast Evanston offers convenient access to transit for students who still want access to downtown Evanston. Aside from downtown, this is the most popular spot for Kellogg MBA students a...
Safe
Walkable
Easy Commute
Pet Friendly
Quiet Neighborhood
Proximity To Amenities
Lots Of Shopping Options
Median rents in Northeast Evanston
Studio
$
1,650
1 Bedroom
$
1,800
2 Bedroom
$
2,150

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Parking Near 2247 Ridge

No parking is available at 2247 Ridge, but there is parking nearby.
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Northeast Evanston Reviews

67 reviews
I think technically this is considered Northeast Evanston, but you'd never know it. It does feel a bit more suburban than downtown does, but you are just so close to downtown that it feels weird calling it something else. It has all the benefits of being in downtown while being a bit more peaceful.
Neighborhood is safe -- lots of other Kellogg students nearby. Occasional emails from Northwestern warning of criminal activity in the area, but I have not witnessed anything that makes me feel unsafe.

Neighborhood is also quiet as its a decent walk from the bars and other nightlife.
The neighborhood is perfect. For Kellogg students, it's close to the Jake, relatively close to the new building, and close to all the other Evanston apartments to never be a problem meeting up with people. It's right next to the Foster St L line and a couple blocks from the Metra.
Sherman and Noyes is a great little pocket of Evanston with lots of shops and restaurant options, a specialty grocer and easy access to the train. There are a lot of undergrads in the area but the noise hasn't been a problem at all. Great for couples, families and pets.
If you're looking for a neighborhood feel, living in NE Evanston is perfect. You're just a 10-minute walk from downtown Evanston, but it's a bit quieter -- and housing prices are way more reasonable than being in a high-rise.
Pretty much everyone in Kellogg lives near-ish to downtown Evanston and I'd say it's definitely helpful so that you can easily meet up with others or get to and from social events. Evanston is pretty cute too!
A little further from downtown, but doesn't impact one's ability to go out or meet up with other friends. There are also quite a few Kellogg students who live in the Reserve.
Safe, walk around at night all the time as a woman without worrying about it. Evanston is boring but has everything you need (grocery, bars, enough decent restaurants).

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