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1717 Evanston

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Downtown Evanston, 1717 Ridge Ave | Evanston
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  •  Cat friendly
  •  Dog friendly
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  Minimum Lease Term  
  •  Private Balconies
  •  Resident Lounge
  •  Short Term Rentals
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Swimming Pool
  •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

User Rating

6.5
Good
83 Reviews

About this Location

Whole Foods Market
7 min via 213 (bus)
UP-N (rail) - 6 min
213 (bus) - 2 min
Ladd Arboretum
19 min walk
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby

Pricing 
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Studio, 1 Bath
$2,176+
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$2,646+
2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$3,833+
3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$4,012+
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  • Bedrooms

    •  Walk-in Closets

  • Building Related

    •  Elevators
    •  Smoke-Free Community

  • Convenience

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

  • Entertainment

    •  Game Room
    •  Grilling Station
    •  Hot Tub
    •  Resident Lounge
    •  Theater Room

  • Included

    •  Heat Included
    •  Trash/Recycling Included

  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Garbage Disposal
    •  Gas Range
    •  Granite Countertops
    •  Microwave
    •  Refrigerator
    •  Stainless Steel Appliances
    •  Stove & Oven

  • Landscape

    •  Courtyard

  • Laundry

    •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

  • Lease Terms

    •  Furnished Units Available
    •  Minimum Lease Term  
    •  Online Rent Payment

  • Living Room

    •  Air Conditioning
    •  Fireplace
    •  Hardwood Floors
    •  High Ceilings  
    •  Large Windows
    •  Lots of Sunlight
    •  Wall-to-Wall Carpets

  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Free Shuttle Service
    •  Parking Garage

  • Pet Terms & Amenities

    •  Cat fee  
    •  Cat friendly
    •  Dog fee  
    •  Dog friendly
    •  Max Pets Limit  
    •  Restricted breeds  

  • Security & Maintenance

    •  Controlled Access
    •  Gated Community

  • Sports & Fitness

    •  Fitness Center
    •  Swimming Pool

  • Storage

    •  Additional Storage Available

  • View

    •  Amazing Views
    •  Private Balconies
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Overall rating 6.5/10, based on 83 renter reviews Write a review

7.2
Location
7.1
Amenities
6.0
Management
6.9
Value
5.7
Social
8.3
Safety
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1717 Evanston reviews and highlights

  • Close to downtown Evanston
  • 15 minute walk to Kellogg's campus
  • Pool, outside grills, and fire pits which are nice during the summer
  • Location is convenient
  • Close to the train station and the campus shuttle
  • Common spaces are well maintained
  • Amenities are great
  • All stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and wood floors
  • Many Kellogg students live here
  • Apartments are bright with lots of windows
  • Having a gym in the building is fantastic, especially in the winter
  • New building with new facilities
  • Heated parking garage, but you have to pay extra
  • Building staff is very nice
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Two Thums Up

Great design and amenities

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  • 1 bed / 1 bath
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Decent

1717 is a nice place run by poor management.

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Great apt. Very far from the university!

Overall my experience in this building has been very positive the only negative side is that it is very far from the university and I don't think it's worth been that far!!

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  • 2 beds / 2 baths
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Great building

Great modern bulding, amenities include pool, grills, gym, party rooms, and mail room.

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  • 1 bed / 1 bath
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Very satisified

It's great and definitely a worthwhile alternative to E2. Only thing is that a lot of the "perks" often don't work properly (coffee machine, printer, TVs in gym, etc). Also elevators are SO slow and ubers often get confused if they come from the North on Ridge.

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Good value

Overall, the apartment has been really good. The layout and some of the features could be a bit nicer, but overall the value is good. It’s a quieter building than some other Kellogg buildings, which can be a pro or con, depending on what you’re looking for. The walk to campus is 21 minutes, or a 10 min bike ride. The management is responsive.

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High Value

Great value for a new and modern apartment

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Great experience

Management is easy to work with and friendly. Not too far from metra or purple line. About 30 minute walk from hub. Overall would definitely live here again.

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1717 Review

Modern Building

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Great Apartment, Slightly far commute

1717 has great amenities, hard wood floors, and spacious floor plans. It is a bit farther from the Global Hub, but offers better value than other luxury apartment complexes like E2. W were surprised that the units have individual water heaters, and therefore, limited hot water supply. It's just something to be aware of - my husband and I are able to manage the use of the washing machine and dishwasher so it isn't a huge problem.

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 30 Recs

Bat 17
Buffalo Joe’s
Yeero Revolution
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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 34 Recs

Pure Barre
TITLE Boxing Club
Bikram Yoga
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parks 7 Recs

City of Evanston Recreation Divisi…
Merrick Rose Garden
Dog Beach
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coffee 15 Recs

Bennison’s Bakery
Andy’s Frozen Custard
Dream About Tea
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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
$
2,300
1 Bedroom
$
2,600
2 Bedroom
$
3,300

Getting around Downtown Evanston

UP-N (rail)

6 min

Purple

9 min

213 (bus)

2 min

250 (bus)

4 min

208 (bus)

2 min

201 (bus)

2 min

Parking at 1717 Evanston

Parking Garage

Parking Near 1717 Evanston

City of Evans 1800 Maple Self Park Garage

5 min
$110 / month

City of Evans Sherman Plaza Self Park

9 min
$95 / month

E2 Apartments

9 min
$145 / month
Parking rates are for informational purposes only and may vary — for most up to date pricing, please reach out to the garage directly.

Downtown Evanston Reviews

546 reviews
Reviewed by Northwestern Graduate Student living at 1406 Elmwood Ave
Lots of apartments and family homes in the area. I always see someone riding their bike or walking throughout the day. It's a block from the police station, and only 2-3 blocks to downtown. Close to intercampus shuttle, 201 bus stop (3 blocks), and Dempster purple line (1.5 blocks). Nice area to live, quiet at night.
Reviewed by Northwestern Graduate Student living at Residences of Sherman Plaza
Downtown Evanston is a great place to live if you're a NU student. It's super easy to get to campus via either walking or the bus, and has convenient groceries within walking distance. The food scene is not the best, but good enough.
Reviewed by Local Resident living at The Scholar
Evanston is the epitome of a college town, everything you need and most of what you want is within a 10 minute walk.
Reviewed by Northwestern Graduate Student living at McManus Living-Learning Center
I really enjoy living in downtown Evanston. Everything that I need is within walking distance, and it is a 10-15 minute walk to my classes.
Reviewed by Northwestern Graduate Student living at 617-625 Grove St. Apartments
Safe, walkable area, even late at night depending on the streets you take. Great for convenience in terms of getting to campus, no car needed, access to many public transit options. You lose out in terms of cheap food options and fun nightlife - there are only a couple of bars open after 9PM on the weekends and for cheap food you're stuck with Chipotle or at best Tomate. But the lake and beach are within walking distance and you live close to other NU students making it well worth it for me.
Reviewed by Northwestern Medill Student living at Clark Street Apartments
Evanston really is a nice town. There's loads of food, both chains and otherwise, and a number of shops and things if you don't mind moving around a little. Driving in the greater Evanston area is not a lot of fun, I will say. I get the sense that the city doesn't much like the University and its constituents, and that the students don't always respect the city. It's not a perfect relationship, but it works. I can easily walk or take transit to class on the Evanston campus, and when I have class in Chicago I take transit, which usually takes more than an hour in the morning and close to an hour coming home.
Reviewed by Kellogg MBA Student living at Centrum Evanston
Downtown Evanston is super cute! There are tons of restaurants and a handful of bars so I find that it offers a good bit of variety for the neighborhood size. There are street festivals, a great farmers market, summer concerts in the square and other community events I've enjoyed. Would highly recommend Evanston anyone who wants access to the city but a self-sufficient "urban burb" type neighborhood.
Reviewed by Kellogg School of Management Student living at Centrum Evanston
Pros: Great location near key Kellogg hangouts like World of Beer, Nevins, Five and Dime, Prairie Moon, etc. Also convenient to Bennison's Bakery! Great for late nights- can get home in < 5 minutes without ubering. Also near both Metra and L- ideal if you plan to spend some of your time in downtown Chicago.

Cons: Long walk from the Global hub. Closest grocery store is Whole Foods, a bit of a hike to TJ's and Jewel.

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