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Low-Rise Condo
Downtown Evanston, 1511 Maple Ave | Evanston
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  •  Additional Storage Available
  •  Air Conditioning  
  •  Bike Storage
  •  Doorman Building
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  Parking Available
  •  Pet Friendly
  •  Private Decks
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

User Rating

8.5
Great
2 Reviews

About this Location

UP-N (rail) - 6 min
250 (bus) - 4 min
Dawes Park
14 min walk
In a quiet
neighborhood
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby

Pricing 

3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$2,900+
Schedule Appointment At
(872) 704-8022
  • Bathrooms

    •  Bath Tubs
  • Included

    •  Water Included
  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Gas Range
    •  Granite Countertops
    •  Microwave
    •  Refrigerator
    •  Stove & Oven
  • Laundry

    •  Washer/Dryer In Unit
  • Living Room

    •  Air Conditioning  
    •  Hardwood Floors
    •  Lots of Sunlight
  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Bike Storage
  • Storage

    •  Additional Storage Available
  • View

    •  Private Decks
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Overall rating 8.5/10, based on 2 renter reviews Write a review

9.5
Location
8.5
Amenities
8.5
Management
9.5
Value
9.0
Social
10
Safety
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Intimate walk up

Living in a small building allows me to pay a lower price but with all of the amenities of a recently refurbished apartment. My landlord only owns a few properties, so he's been very responsive when I have questions/issues. The unit is centrally located (just two blocks from transit, restaurants, and bars) and has free parking and bike storage.

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Not the best, but I'm working with it

I believe the apartment could be better all around in regards to amenities. I do the like the management and the value is pretty fair. I am looking to move in the next year or so as I plan to get a new job closer to the loop where I love to be and eat.

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 28 Recs

Bat 17
Yeero Revolution
World of Beer
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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 36 Recs

Pure Barre
TITLE Boxing Club
McGaw YMCA
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parks 6 Recs

Merrick Rose Garden
Dog Beach
Shakespeare Garden
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coffee 16 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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Student Friendly
Social Community
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Median rents in Downtown Evanston
Studio
$
1,650
1 Bedroom
$
2,100
2 Bedroom
$
2,150

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Parking Near Lafayette Condos

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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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