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Northeast Evanston, 1930 Ridge Ave | Evanston
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  •  Business Center
  •  Cat friendly
  •  Controlled Access
  •  Dog friendly
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Parking Garage
  •  Resident Lounge
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Swimming Pool
  •  Walk-in Closets
  •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

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7.9
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About this Location

The Lakefill
18 min walk
In a quiet
neighborhood
213 (bus) - 4 min
93 (bus) - 2 min
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby

Pricing 
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Studio, 1 Bath
$1,352+
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$1,342+
2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
$2,022+
2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$2,102+
3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$3,016+
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  • Bathrooms

    •  Double Sinks (some units)
  • Bedrooms

    •  Walk-in Closets
  • Building Related

    •  Elevators
    •  Smoke-Free Community
  • Convenience

    •  Business Center
    •  Package Receiving
  • Entertainment

    •  Coffee Bar
    •  Grilling Station
    •  Resident Events
    •  Resident Lounge
  • Included

    •  Internet Included
  • Kitchen

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

    •  Courtyard
  • Laundry

    •  Washer/Dryer In Unit
  • Lease Terms

    •  Application Fee  
    •  Online Rent Payment
    •  Security Deposit  
  • Living Room

    •  Air Conditioning  
  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Bike Storage
    •  Parking Garage
  • Pet Terms & Amenities

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

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

    •  Fitness Center
    •  Swimming Pool
  • Storage

    •  Additional Storage Available  
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Overall rating 7.9/10, based on 84 renter reviews Write a review

7.8
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7.2
Amenities
8.0
Management
8.1
Value
6.8
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The Reserve reviews and highlights

  • Great leasing office
  • Far from downtown Evanston
  • Nice gym and pool
  • Maintenance is responsive
  • Guest suite that you can rent for $100/night
  • Nice apartment floorplan and very friendly staff
  • Bit more affordable than some of the comparable properties in Evanston
  • Great in unit amenities (breakfast bar, in-unit washer/dryer)
  • Good gym
  • Apartments are clean and modern
  • A little far from the bars, restaurants, and grocery stores
  • Parking is really expensive (an extra $140/month)
  • Management is quick and responsive to any maintenance concerns
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Good value, responsive management but loud

I live in a one-bedroom, one bathroom in building C. The Reserve is really nice in terms of the layouts, the building amenities, and management. My one bedroom is well laid out and big with updated cabinets/finishes. Management is really responsive to any questions and maintenance issues. The gym is good and has a Peloton in it. The lounge also has free coffee and study space. It's got a lot of Kellogg people which is nice, and it's right near E2 which is really convenient. The main problem is how thin the walls are - it is as if my really loud neighbor is talking on the phone right beside me. It was okay my first year when I had quieter neighbors but my luck ran out with my new neighbor. Ultimately, I don't regret living here because I think the price for what I get has been good, but I do really wish the walls were thicker and your neighbors' level of consideration is a big part of whether you're going to like it.

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Apartment has a lot of space, amenities like gym and pool are cool. Very close to the university and reasonably priced (for Evanston)

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Great value, and beautiful apartment but walls are thin

We love our apartment - new floors, appliances, lots of space and great price for it. Still a good amount of amenities (pool, outdoor fireplace, gym, fireplace and parking) but MUCH better price than other complexes.

Only complaint is that our walls are SUPER thin and we've had a lot of issues with upstairs neighbors being too loud.

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Solid lower cost building

Overall I am pleased with The Reserve. It is lighter on the amenities than other apartment buildings, but the apartments themselves are generally more spacious and less expensive. Shorter walk to Kellogg than other buildings (~15 minutes) but tradeoff being that it's a bit further to downtown Evanston. Walls are a bit thin and sound travels pretty easily, but nothing that can't be managed in my opinion. Overall, I would recommend if you're looking for a lower cost option to E2, Albion, or Centrum.

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Kellogg 2nd year

The best ppsf, good amenities, nice staff. It's worth signing a 2-year lease to minimize rent increases. Be mindful of the room selection whether it gets a lot of natural light or not will be important in the Winter.

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Mostly Great but Thin Walls

The units are nice, and the price is good relative to most of the high-rises. Amenities are nice, and the large property is great for pet owners. We really like it, except the walls are extremely thin. We hear every footstep our upstairs neighbor takes, and if any of our neighbors are having people over we will hear them late into the night until their guests leave. If you're a light sleeper, this may not be for you.

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Cheaper but loud

Cheaper than other buildings with a gym + underground parking + guest parking. But walls are incredibly thin so there's a lot of noise. Also be prepared to listen to a LOT of leaf blowing. However good layouts for 2 room apartments, good amount of space, and walk in closets.

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Great experience

I have really enjoyed living at the Reserve. They recently were acquired and have new property managers that go above and beyond to make it a great experience. It's in a fantastic location and my unit is updated/relatively large for Evanston! In addition, it is pretty close to the CTA train and a nearby park.

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Good location but with a few sacrifices

I chose the Reserve because it was walking distance to the Hub and is close to lots of other popular, but more expensive, living options in Evanston. Overall it's been an average experience. The location is great, the community is quieter and a bit more family-friendly than others. For those with pets, there is no monthly pet rent. However, the walls are extremely thin and you can hear your neighbors very well. You'll also have to deal with occasional internet outages that, since the internet is included in your rent and you have no choice which provider is used, you have very little control of. The gym is pretty small and doesn't have a lot of equipment. The HVAC system is extremely loud (like, people on the phone can hear it). The property was recently sold and so far the management has been pretty responsive, but is much more "analog" than the previous company. The website is not as informative and they don't have any app for submitting maintenance requests (but are responsive to emails so not the end of the world). Overall, it's a pretty good value if you can tolerate the minor inconveniences.

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The reserve: good bang for your buck with a few downsides

Overall I’m happy living at the Reserve. I was looking for a larger apartment (space matters to me) that didn’t break the bank. There have been some good/bad things I’ve learned since living here, outlined below:

Pros:

- much larger apartments for much less money (1900 or less for 700 square foot one bedroom apartment)

- closest to the action (E2) without being the action

- homier feel

Cons:

- very thin walls. This is something they’ll tell you about Evanston place or park Evanston, but did not tell me about the Reserve. Your experience will depend heavily on the behaviors of your neighbors, including whether they have dogs and/or kids

- electricity is more than expected ($40/month) likely given poorer insulation

- package delivery issues - if you anticipate getting tons of things delivered, I would look elsewhere as we have had a lot of stolen package issues given that the package room is not locked or monitored

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 32 Recs

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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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Northeast Evanston Reviews

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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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