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Top Amenities
- 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
About this Location
6 min walk
UP-N (rail) - 13 min
8 min walk
restaurants nearby
Pricing
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Building Related
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Elevators
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Smoke-Free Community
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Included
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Gas Included
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Heat Included
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Water Included
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Kitchen
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Dishwasher
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Microwave
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Refrigerator
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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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Building Laundry Room
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Living Room
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Fireplace
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Hardwood Floors
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High Ceilings
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Parking & Transportation
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Parking Garage
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Security & Maintenance
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24 Hour Emergency Maintenance
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On-site Maintenance
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Storage
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Additional Storage Available
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Overall rating 7.9/10, based on 65 renter reviews Write a review
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
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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Studio / 1 bath
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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Studio / 1 bath
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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Roommates
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2 beds / 2 baths
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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Studio / 1 bath
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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Couple
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1 bed / 1 bath
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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Studio / 1 bath
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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Studio / 1 bath
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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Studio / 1 bath
Students Welcome
Great apartment for students who wants a one bedroom at cheap price
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1 bed / 1 bath
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
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