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The Scholar

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Downtown Evanston, 1590 Elmwood Ave | Evanston
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  •  Cat friendly
  •  Controlled Access
  •  Dog friendly
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  Parking Garage  
  •  Private Balconies  
  •  Quartz Countertops
  •  Resident Lounge  
  •  Rooftop Deck
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

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8.1
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77 Reviews

About this Location

UP-N (rail) - 5 min
208/213/250 (bus) - 4 min
Dawes Park
15 min walk
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby

Pricing 
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Studio, 1 Bath
$2,473+
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$2,767+
2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$3,855+
3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$4,635+
3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths
$4,835+
Schedule Appointment At
(844) 950-3658
  • Bathrooms

    •  Double Sinks (some units)
  • Bedrooms

    •  Walk-in Closets (some units)
  • Building Related

    •  Elevators
    •  Smoke-Free Community
  • Convenience

    •  Business Center
    •  Conference Room
    •  Dry Cleaning Valet Service
    •  Package Receiving
  • Entertainment

    •  Community Kitchen
    •  Grilling Station
    •  Resident Events
    •  Resident Lounge  
    •  Rooftop Deck
    •  Terrace Deck  
  • Kitchen

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

    •  Washer/Dryer In Unit
  • Lease Terms

    •  Application Fee  
    •  Move-in Fee  
    •  Online Rent Payment
  • Living Room

    •  Air Conditioning  
    •  Hardwood Floors
    •  Large Windows
    •  Lots of Sunlight (some units)
  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Bike Storage
    •  Parking Garage  
  • Pet Terms & Amenities

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

    •  Controlled Access
  • Sports & Fitness

    •  Fitness Center
    •  Instructor-led Classes
    •  Yoga Studio
  • Storage

    •  Additional Storage Available  
  • View

    •  Amazing Views
    •  Private Balconies (some units)
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Overall rating 8.1/10, based on 77 renter reviews Write a review

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6.8
Management
6.8
Value
8.1
Social
7.4
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Great Experience.

I absolutely loved my experience of living at The Scholar. The property manager- Mike is extremely kind and helpful. He is trying to improve the experience of the tenants.

It is nice to be able to lean in when you want and get your own space when you do not want to be very social. Great amenities as well.

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Good experience but opportunities to improve.

I lived in this apartment building for two years and overall had a fairly pleasant experience, though of course any building has its quirks. Building amenities are pretty new and the apartment fixtures and appliances generally work well. My unit never had any heating/cooling or internet issues like some others have mentioned. Even on the highest floor, if you live on the side that faces the train tracks, you will still hear the muffled sound of the train going by when the windows are closed, but you get used to it and can mask it with the sound of a fan easily. Top floor has indoor and outdoor social spaces that can be used to host events like dinners and parties while being respectful of the other residents. A pleasant 20-25 minute walk to Kellogg Global Hub. Convenient 10-15 min walk to Trader Joe’s and Jewel Osco. Very convenient to catch the Metra or purple line across the street when traveling to/from Chicago.
Halfway through my time here the building transferred to new ownership. The new office management is great - Mike, Troy, and the maintenance team have all been very considerate and responsive in my experience and have worked hard to even take care of issues left behind by the old building owners/management that were incompetent (e.g. they improved the package room organization, added more security cameras, etc.). The new building owners, TLC Management, could improve the living experience here by 1) adding a 24-hour security person like many of the other large Evanston apartments have, especially given this building’s proximity to the Davis bus/train station and 2) having a more reasonable annual rent increase because that caused many challenges this year for the predominantly full-time student residents. Overall, the building itself is good and in a safe enough location and the onsite management team is super helpful. The building owners should consider making the above changes to make this a great rental experience.

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The Scholar – Best Apartment Community in Evanston

Prior to choosing The Scholar I toured several other buildings also frequented by the Kellogg/Northwestern set. Personally, I found The Scholar to be the best of the bunch for its very usable gym, tasteful modern floorplans, and new management that took over the building about a year ago. Mike and Troy are always around and have been extraordinarily responsive. I've had no issues with my unit since moving in and based on some of the other reviews I was initially was concerned about potentially having issues with getting decent internet service, but for $30 more a month I get a gig up and down which has been flawless thus far. Everything in downtown Evanston is within walking distance and campus is just a 20 minute walk away. If you want a quieter and more elevated place to live instead of a building that feels like a dorm, I'd highly recommend The Scholar.

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Do NOT rent here

I am a student at Kellogg and have been living here for around 8 months. I would not recommend living here.

1. Apartments by themselves are good and spacious, but the rent is inflated because Kellogg students live here.

2. Management is extremely poor. You rarely will find someone in the office the first time you go. Maintenance issues are never addressed promptly. For example, the building has a common internet and we have had issues with the internet for months and they are still not resolved.

Though the apartments are good, extremely poor management makes your life difficult if you ever have any issues. You can find a better apartment at the same price elsewhere.

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The Scholar (Formerly Centrum Evanston) Review

Bad Management

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Good apartment units but management and service can improve

Apartment is good but management service quality and hours are not the best. The gym is one of the better ones but still not as good as a full fledged gym. There is no concierge , whereas other properties have 24/7 concierge which feels safer. No pool.

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Overpriced and Unsafe

Great for Kellogg students as there is a big Kellogg community here. But house prices are wayyy inflated for the facilities. Also, the area has become extremely unsafe recently with robberies outside train station next door

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Definitely one of my favorite buildings in Evanston.

Perfect mix between a building with lots of Kellogg students and some peace. Close to everything, love the gym and the modern units! Management has also helped me with all maintenance requests.

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  • 1 bed / 1 bath
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Great Community

The strong Kellogg community is a plus for the apartment. While a bit further away from campus, it is in the heart of Evanston and a 5-10 minute walk to all other major apartment buildings.

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Nice apartment, building, and downtown location. A little far from Hub, but pros outweigh the cons!

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 26 Recs

Bat 17
Yeero Revolution
Buffalo Joe’s
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grocery 2 Recs

Trader Joe’s
Whole Foods Market
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convenience 2 Recs

Walgreens
7-Eleven
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fitness 38 Recs

Pure Barre
TITLE Boxing Club
McGaw YMCA
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parks 5 Recs

Merrick Rose Garden
Shakespeare Garden
Dawes Park
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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...
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Median rents in Downtown Evanston
Studio
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1,650
1 Bedroom
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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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