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Mid-Rise Apartment
Downtown Evanston, 1600 Hinman Ave | Evanston
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  •  Additional Storage Available
  •  Building Laundry Room  
  •  Central A/C
  •  Doorman Building
  •  Fireplace
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  High Ceilings
  •  Parking Garage  
  •  Pet Friendly
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances

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7.9
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65 Reviews

About this Location

Whole Foods Market
6 min walk
213 (bus) - 2 min
UP-N (rail) - 13 min
Centennial Park
8 min walk
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby

Pricing 

Studio, 1 Bath
$1,035+
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$1,200+
2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
$1,900+
2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$2,800+
3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$3,000+
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  • Building Related

    •  Elevators
    •  Smoke-Free Community
  • Included

    •  Gas Included
    •  Heat Included
    •  Water Included
  • Kitchen

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

    •  Courtyard
  • Laundry

    •  Building Laundry Room  
  • Living Room

    •  Fireplace
    •  Hardwood Floors
    •  High Ceilings
  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Parking Garage  
  • Security & Maintenance

    •  24 Hour Emergency Maintenance
    •  On-site Maintenance
  • Storage

    •  Additional Storage Available
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Overall rating 7.9/10, based on 65 renter reviews Write a review

8.9
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3.6
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6.8
Management
9.3
Value
5.9
Social
7.8
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John Evans Building reviews and highlights

  • Kitchen appliances aren't new, but work well
  • Quiet surrounding area
  • Vintage building, but well maintained
  • Great value per square foot
  • Very close to Whole Foods
  • Utilities included
  • Elevator is really small
  • Laundry room in the basement can be a little difficult to access
  • Great location
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Great value

Huge studio, great value, and great location. It's an older building, so there are some janky things like dark hallways, stove doesn't have a fume hood, but all the essentials are there, and lots of Kellogg students in the buliding

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Unbelievable value for space in an A+ location

This place ticks all the boxes for me. More space than I know what to do with, minimal fuss from management, 1 block from Whole Foods, 2 blocks from Target, 3 blocks from almost all off-campus events. I'm a sucker for buildings with character, so it's I'm willing to give up in-unit laundry and doormen for hardwood floors, cornicing and tons of natural light.

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Basic, but big and affordable

Hallways are pretty old and laundry room is kind of hidden away in the basement but the units are large compared to the average in Evanston

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  • 2 beds / 2 baths
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Smaller Community

Great building. Very new and clean. I like that it is smaller than most buildings - so it feels more homey and there is less partying in the common spaces.

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Spacious units but beware

Large, spacious units but of varying quality and consistency. Definitely recommend checking out several units to see which one fits your needs. Most units are OK but I know of several that have had bug issues - particularly the house centipedes. Management and building manager are responsive though.

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  • 1 bed / 1 bath
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Great value

An older building with a ton of character (read: fixtures and appliances will need repairs and things are generally a bit run-down) but the best value in town. I pay less to live on my own with a crazy amount of space than I would to live with roommates in other buildings, and I'm about a 15-20 minute walk to the Glub. No gym and the laundry room is a bit of a hike, but it's worth it to me for the lower price.

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Lots of "character"

Apartments are very affordable and close to campus, but are very old and have some problems-- outdated appliances, very creaky floors and peeling paint, smells and pest problems.

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Amazing value

I love living here, as I get a lot space for my money. The location is great- close to Whole Foods and bars. Only downside is that the building is a little old and doesn't have a gym. It's a mix of Kellogg students, undergrads, and Evanston townies that live in the building.

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Students Welcome

Great apartment for students who wants a one bedroom at cheap price

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  • 1 bed / 1 bath
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It's ok

Advantages :
- large flat, good kitchen (with air extraction, not the case at McManus), nice courtyard, good location, calm area
- Responsive management the few times I needed (drain, lighting..)
- price rather ok for a one bedroom of good size
- very calm, no noise, appropriate heating in winter

Limits :
- pretty old building, all carpet which I am not a fan of. Some insects in the Fall months, so can happen, but did not last long, management took care of it
You have to buy your own internet and TV access (which can be expensive you need).
Electricity : 30$/month (paid to the landlord every month), Internet : $30-40. TV (if you need) 40+$. All is included at McManus (just if you make your calculations)
- Laudry room a bit old, not super quality : washing machine and dryers, but don't expect high quality + you have to pay (1.25$ per load) whereas it's free and better quality at McManus

Overall, the building is ok, not a big fan of the laundry room (super old, should really be modernized in priority). 1500 chicago avenue flats seem more modern.
A few Kellogg students but you have your own space and privacy, not a student residence

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  • 1 bed / 1 bath

The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 30 Recs

La Cocinita Restaurant
Giordano’s
Joy Yee’s Noodle Kitchen
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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 33 Recs

Akemi Fitness Method
Chicago Northshore Kinetics
Pure Barre
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parks 7 Recs

Dawes Park
Merrick Rose Garden
Dog Beach
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coffee 14 Recs

Peet’s Coffee & Tea
Patisserie Coralie
Kafein
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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
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Great Location
Student Friendly
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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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