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Mid-Rise Apartment  «  BJB Evanston, LLC
Downtown Evanston, 1575 Oak Ave | Evanston
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  •  Air Conditioning  
  •  Building Laundry Room
  •  Doorman Building
  •  Elevators
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  Parking Garage
  •  Pet Friendly
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Walk-in Closets

User Rating

8.3
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31 Reviews

About this Location

UP-N (rail) - 6 min
250 (bus) - 1 min
Dawes Park
17 min walk
In a quiet
neighborhood
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby

Pricing 

Studio, 1 Bath
$1,165+
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$1,295+
Schedule Appointment At
(872) 704-8022

  • Bedrooms

    •  Walk-in Closets

  • Building Related

    •  Elevators

  • Included

    •  Heat Included
    •  Water Included

  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Gas Range
    •  Microwave
    •  Refrigerator
    •  Stove & Oven

  • Laundry

    •  Building Laundry Room

  • Lease Terms

    •  Application Fee  

  • Living Room

    •  Air Conditioning  
    •  Hardwood Floors
    •  Large Windows
    •  Lots of Sunlight

  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Parking Garage

  • Security & Maintenance

    •  24 Hour Emergency Maintenance
    •  On-site Maintenance

  • Sports & Fitness

    •  Fitness Center
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Overall rating 8.3/10, based on 31 renter reviews Write a review

8.3
Location
6.2
Amenities
8.6
Management
8.5
Value
5.6
Social
8.0
Safety
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1575 Oak reviews and highlights

  • Parking is extra and the spaces are small
  • Close to Northwestern's shuttle
  • Great value
  • Coin-operated laundry machines in the basement
  • Spacious units
  • Responsive management
  • Apartment is generally clean
  • Old building but well maintained
  • Lots of natural light
  • Elevators and hallway have a little character
  • Incredibly convenient for downtown restaurants and bars
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Cheap but good

This is one of the cheapest places in town, but still a good value. Management is responsive with repairs, etc. You get what you pay for, and it won't be as nice as other apartments in Evanston, but fine if you are focused on the bottom line.

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  • Studio / 1 bath
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Nice and close to campus

The process of moving is was very smooth and the location is great for downtown Evanston. It is a little further away from the Global Hub but really nice and close to restaurants and bars.

All apartments have lots of windows (from about hip-height all the way to the ceiling) so there is tons of natural light.

Also, it is very close to the CTA201 (free for students to get to campus) and the Davis street L & Metra stops.

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  • 1 bed / 1 bath
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Not too fancy and not too expensive

The property is fine, nothing too fancy and you don't pay too much.

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  • 1 bed / 1 bath
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Spacious, comfortable, and affordable

Management is responsive. Block away from bus that takes you right to campus when it gets cold. Laundry and small gym in the basement. Overall, a good deal, especially if you want to live alone (more affordable than the other luxury apartments).

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  • Studio / 1 bath
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Cost effective but no frills. Coin op laundry. If something breaks they fix it.

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  • 2 beds / 1 bath
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Spacious at a great price

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  • 1 bed / 1 bath
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Good value

Have had very few maintenance issues for price, except shower draining, below average dishwasher, coin laundry, no garbage disposal. 5-10 mins from key bars and restaurants but will be 25 mins from Global Hub.

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  • 2 beds / 1 bath
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Simple, but great value

It's a simple apartment, but the rent is low and already includes water, heating, internet, and TV. Property manager is very responsive and overall we really like living here.

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Adequate value for price

For the price, it's a decent quality apartment. Not very modern, but few complaints and maintenance issues besides shower occasionally not draining, below average dishwasher, and coin laundry. Great proximity to restaurants and bars in downtown Evanston (5-10 minutes). Will be longer walk to Global Hub (25 mins).

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Great value for the money

The exterior and hallways of 1575 Oak leave something to be desired, but the renovated, sunny units are wonderful. Pros: affordable, lots of sunlight, spacious, responsive maintenance team, very close to CTA, Metra & downtown evanston, Cons: 15-20 minute walk from Jake, old radiator heating, coin-operated laundry, poor amenities

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 25 Recs

Bat 17
Yeero Revolution
Buffalo Joe’s
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grocery 2 Recs

Whole Foods Market
Trader Joe’s
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convenience 2 Recs

Walgreens
7-Eleven
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fitness 38 Recs

TITLE Boxing Club
Pure Barre
McGaw YMCA
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parks 6 Recs

Merrick Rose Garden
Shakespeare Garden
City of Evanston Recreation Divisi…
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coffee 18 Recs

Bennison’s Bakery
Cupitol Coffee & Eatery
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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
$
1,650
1 Bedroom
$
2,100
2 Bedroom
$
2,150

Getting around Downtown Evanston

UP-N (rail)

6 min

Purple

9 min

250 (bus)

1 min

208/213/250 (bus)

2 min

201/206/93 (bus)

2 min

Parking at 1575 Oak

Parking Garage

Parking Near 1575 Oak

City of Evans 1800 Maple Self Park Garage

8 min
$110 / month

City of Evans Sherman Plaza Self Park

9 min
$95 / month

E2 Apartments

13 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

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Reviewed by Kellogg MBA Student living at E2 Apartments
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.
Reviewed by Kellogg MBA Student living at 1717
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.
Reviewed by Student living at Centrum Evanston
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.
Reviewed by Kellogg School of Management Student living at McManus Living-Learning Center
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.
Reviewed by Kellogg School of Management Student living at Optima Horizons
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.
Reviewed by Kellogg MBA Student living at 1410 Chicago
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!
Reviewed by Kellogg MBA Student living at 1454 Oak Ave
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.
Reviewed by Kellogg MBA Student living at John Evans Building
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.

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