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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
Great
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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Value play for a cyclist

A bit further than your typical Kellogg apt, but I ride my bike to school every day so it works out well. A lot of bang for your buck here. Can't find a 1BR for as cheap as this in the modern high rise buildings. Lots of good light. The elevator and hallways have a little character, but once you are in the actual apt unit, it is quite nice! It has been recently renovated so the kitchen is modern and things don't feel old.

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  • 1 bed / 1 bath
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Great overall experience

Located close-by to restaurants and shops in downtown evanston. Responsive management, and a lot of Kellogg people living there.

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  • Studio / 1 bath
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Great unit, old building

Building is outdated and could use some upgrades but unit is fully remodeled. Very spacious, light and has hardwood floors.

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Not Fancy, but Serviceable

The apartment is generally clean and receives a lot of natural light. The location is a bit farther than most from campus, but this is compensated for by somewhat lower rent. Parking is extra and can be tricky; the garage is not really accessible for anything other than small cars. Outdoor parking is partially covered and tight. Laundry is via coin-operated machine in the basement, which is not ideal. Overall, the building is not exciting but tolerable for a year or two.

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  • 1 bed / 1 bath
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1575 Oak is a great value

This apartment is a great value for the money! It is one of the largest one bedroom apartments I have seen in Evanston for the price. The location is a bit further from campus, but it is incredibly convenient for downtown restaurants and bars. I highly recommend it!

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  • 1 bed / 1 bath
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Price good but need to consider location

Good for the price. Location is not good especially in the winter, but is very close to shuttle locations so it's workable.

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  • 2 beds / 1 bath
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Good value but a long walk to campus

Very old building but fairly well maintained. Good size for the price, but a bit far from campus and the other social hubs in Evanston.

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  • 2 beds / 1 bath
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Large Studio

The studio is very large for a studio. It is a bit far from the Jake (18 min walk) but the Ryan Shuttle picks up just a block away. The apt is located close to good restaurants, the El, and other social attractions in downtown Evanston. The management is really responsive and quick with maintenance request. The laundry is in the basement but you have to walk outside and around the corner to access it, which can be inconvenient but is not a deal breaker. Rent includes heat, water, internet, and basic cable. The only bills I have are for electric and upgraded cable. I would recommend the building and will probably live in it during my second year.

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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
Andy’s Frozen Custard
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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

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Downtown Evanston Reviews

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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.

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