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- Cat friendly
- Dog friendly
- Fitness Center
- Granite Countertops
- Hardwood Floors
- Minimum Lease Term
- Private Balconies
- Resident Lounge
- Short Term Rentals
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Swimming Pool
- Washer/Dryer In Unit
About this Location
Whole Foods Market
7 min via 213 (bus)
7 min via 213 (bus)
UP-N (rail) - 6 min
213 (bus) - 2 min
213 (bus) - 2 min
Ladd Arboretum
19 min walk
19 min walk
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby
restaurants nearby
Pricing
Studio, 1 Bath
$2,314+
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$2,350+
2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$2,250+
3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$3,518+
Schedule Appointment At
(833) 287-1493-
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Walk-in Closets
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Building Related
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Elevators
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Smoke-Free Community
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Convenience
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Business Center
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Conference Room
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Dry Cleaning Valet Service
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Package Receiving
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Entertainment
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Game Room
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Grilling Station
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Hot Tub
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Resident Lounge
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Theater Room
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Included
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Heat Included
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Trash/Recycling Included
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Kitchen
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Dishwasher
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Garbage Disposal
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Gas Range
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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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Landscape
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Courtyard
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Laundry
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Washer/Dryer In Unit
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Lease Terms
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Furnished Units Available
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Minimum Lease Term
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Online Rent Payment
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Living Room
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Air Conditioning
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Fireplace
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Hardwood Floors
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High Ceilings
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Large Windows
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Lots of Sunlight
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Wall-to-Wall Carpets
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Parking & Transportation
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Free Shuttle Service
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Parking Garage
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Pet Terms & Amenities
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Cat fee
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Cat friendly
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Dog fee
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Dog friendly
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Max Pets Limit
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Restricted breeds
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Security & Maintenance
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Controlled Access
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Gated Community
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Sports & Fitness
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Fitness Center
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Swimming Pool
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Storage
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Additional Storage Available
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View
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Amazing Views
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Private Balconies
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Overall rating 6.5/10, based on 82 renter reviews Write a review
6.9
Location
7.0
Amenities
5.9
Management
6.9
Value
5.5
Social
8.3
Safety
1717 Evanston reviews and highlights
- Close to downtown Evanston
- 15 minute walk to Kellogg's campus
- Pool, outside grills, and fire pits which are nice during the summer
- Location is convenient
- Close to the train station and the campus shuttle
- Common spaces are well maintained
- Amenities are great
- All stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and wood floors
- Many Kellogg students live here
- Apartments are bright with lots of windows
- Having a gym in the building is fantastic, especially in the winter
- New building with new facilities
- Heated parking garage, but you have to pay extra
- Building staff is very nice
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Everything is great, if you don't mind a walk
Management is a bit lackadasical at times, and the .8 mile walk to campus can get old when it's freezing, but overall the building is nice, amenities are plentiful and underground parking is crucial. Pool, outside grills and fire pit was a nice plus during summer months.
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Reviewed by
Kellogg MBA '15
Jan. 16, 2015
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Family w/ children
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2 beds / 2 baths
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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...
Median rents in Downtown Evanston
Studio
$
1,650
1 Bedroom
$
2,100
2 Bedroom
$
2,150
Getting around Downtown Evanston
UP-N (rail)
6 min
Purple
9 min
213 (bus)
2 min
250 (bus)
4 min
208 (bus)
2 min
201 (bus)
2 min
Parking at 1717 Evanston
Parking Garage
Parking Near 1717 Evanston
City of Evans 1800 Maple Self Park Garage
5 min
$110 / month
City of Evans Sherman Plaza Self Park
9 min
$95 / month
E2 Apartments
9 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
Downtown Evanston has everything you need. E2 is walkable to campus, a Target, and plenty of restaurants, as well as Metra and L stations to get to Chicago. Right across the street is a Subway, a Thai restaurant, and a pizza place, plus there’s a 7-Eleven about a block away, so you’re very close to options if you need food in a pinch.
Perfect for grad school at Northwestern, but otherwise feels a bit suburban without a booming downtown. There are some good food/bar options, but also a handful of abandoned/empty retail locations -- I'm hoping that means new coffee shops/food venues are coming, but it doesn't look like it just yet.
All in all ideal downtown Evanston location. Very convenient for public transportation to Chicago, next door to local favorite Bennison's (love the late night smell of donuts baking), and walking distance to plenty of bars, restaurants, and stores. Once the Target goes up by Sherman Plaza and we have an alternative to Whole Foods close by this will be perfect.
McManus is located right next to Evanston downtown, so everything (restaurants, bars, groceries) is very close by. It's also right next to Northwestern campus (~15-18 minutes to Kellogg Global Hub by foot), which helps quite a lot, esp. in the winter when you'd want to keep your commute as short as possible.
There's plenty to do, but it still takes some effort to get downtown. If you want the quickest ride (metra), then you have to plan ahead and deal with the (infrequent) train schedule. The purple line only runs express during rush hour. Depending on the time of day, your commute can run 20 minutes to an hour and a half.
I would 100% live in Evanston when choosing where to live for my time at Kellogg. There are plenty of amenities of all sorts - everything from two (!) Whole Foods and a Trader Joe's to amazing restaurants (Stained Glass, Boltwood, Found) and quick joints (Freshii, Cozy, Blaze, Cheesie's, etc.) to good bars ranging from dive-y (Bat 17) to more upscale (Bangers & Lace) to great retail, workout options (barre, boxing, and regular gyms), salons, and handy storefronts like hardware, cleaners, etc. Feels like home very quickly!
I live just south of the main downtown area, and it's the perfect intersection of being close to the action but also a bit removed when you want some quiet. I like being a in a more residential pocket, so there is slightly less foot traffic and really nice areas to walk around with a dog, etc.
We're one block from the centre of downtown Evanston. Clearly Evanston isn't going to win any awards for nightlife, culture or dynamism. But, you're not going to get than anywhere near campus. Good news is you're 2 blocks from Davis, which gets you to downtown Chicago in 30 mins.