If you're looking for value and location when comparing distance from the Hub, this is tough to beat. It doesn't have the amenities of E2 or Centrum but is also (for the most part) much cheaper. I would put OHo at the top of value and am very pleased with the decision to live here. Management is eh, but within reason for the price and other buildings have the same problems.

Optima Horizon is not the newest or fanciest building in Evanston but it is worth the money. The building is well maintained; management and staffs are all great and approachable; and location is very conveninent to school and CTA station.

Very nice for the money

If you're okay not paying E2 prices for the E2 experiences, Optima Horizons is the next best thing. Still great condos, slightly cheaper than E2. Closer to campus and downtown Evanston. Real close to the subway to get downtown.

We love living here! The Optima Horizons staff are friendly and helpful. Though we have had some challenges with our particular unit the building as a whole has been wonderful. It's well-situated for proximity to Downtown Evanston and Kellogg which is a huge win especially in the cold months!

There are multiple types of lay outs within the building, so make sure you know the lay out and see a few before you make the decision. Overall, a great choice for how large the space is, great location, and the price (including parking). The bathroom and kitchen are not super new and the building is a little bit old, but it didn't bother me much.

I love Optima Horizons. My apartment is nice and affordable. The people who work there are amazing and my heated parking is included. There aren't many amenities and it's not a super social building; however, I think it's a good tradeoff for price. Also great location and very close to both E2 and Centrum.

Old building. Heating and cooling is terrible. Kitchens don’t even have ventilators or extractors. Washers and driers don’t work half the time. Study room equipment is obsolete and do not work. This building needs to be torn down.

I could not be happier at Foster Street. I knew I'd gotten lucky getting into this building, but I didn't realize how much. Location aside, which cannot be beat, it just feels more like a home. People always want to come here because of the large layouts, balcony...and just how nice the units are. My JV commutes to downtown and there is immediate access to both the EL and the Metra. Having 2 included parking spots (1 covered) is huge, and you don't have to pay anything extra. Ditto for pets. Compare that to a combined ~$200/month at most other places for those two things (and that's assuming you only have 1 car). Every bar and restaurant is easily walkable within 5-15 minutes, and the hub is a 3 minute bike ride or 10 minute walk. I honestly couldn't imagine being anywhere else.

Great layout for two people - 2BR/2BA. One bedroom is a bit smaller. Great lighting (Top floor has skylights).

Location has great access to NU campus and downtown evanston