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High-rise Apartment
Downtown Evanston, 1725 Orrington Ave | Evanston
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  •  24-Hour Front Desk
  •  Air Conditioning  
  •  Building Laundry Room  
  •  Business Center
  •  Elevators
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Furnished Units Available
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Parking Garage  
  •  Pet Friendly
  •  Resident Lounge
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances

User Rating

6.7
Good
112 Reviews

About this Location

Whole Foods Market
6 min walk
UP-N (rail) - 9 min
201 (bus) - 3 min
The Lakefill
19 min walk
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby

Pricing 

Studio, 1 Bath
$1,125+
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$1,480+
2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$1,615+

student only housing

Open to Northwestern students only.

Please visit Northwestern's student housing site or call (847) 467-4663 for leasing information.

  • Building Related

    •  Elevators

  • Convenience

    •  Business Center

  • Entertainment

    •  Game Room
    •  Resident Lounge

  • Included

    •  Electricity Included
    •  Gas Included
    •  Heat Included
    •  Internet Included
    •  Water Included

  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Microwave

  • Laundry

    •  Building Laundry Room  

  • Lease Terms

    •  Furnished Units Available

  • Living Room

    •  Air Conditioning  

  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Parking Garage  

  • Security & Maintenance

    •  24-Hour Front Desk

  • Sports & Fitness

    •  Fitness Center
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Overall rating 6.7/10, based on 112 renter reviews Write a review

9.5
Location
6.1
Amenities
7.2
Management
6.9
Value
7.8
Social
9.1
Safety
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10

McManus Living-Learning Center reviews and highlights

  • Furnishing is a little old
  • All utilities included
  • Exclusively for Kellogg students
  • Great value
  • Carpets could be better
  • Noise-proof walls
  • Building is a little old
  • The laundry room is easy to use and affordable
  • Some of the apartments are refurbished
  • Management is very good
  • Gym is a little small
  • Very close to campus
  • Management is responsive and helpful
  • Extremely convenient location
  • 5 minutes from bars, restaurants, and shops
  • Whole Foods is across the street
  • Underground parking is available
  • Transportation for all Kellogg events start from here
  • Lots of study rooms and communal social areas
  • Very social community
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Best furnished option

If you heavily weight having something furnished, this is probably the most convenient option. If you are not an international student, this is not ideal socially.

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Not Bad

McManus is not a bad place to live.
It is old and maybe not as good looking as rest of the new buildings.
But the study room facilities and shared internet connection with the college internet makes up for this.

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Close to the Jake

Very close to the Jake. The best thing about McManus is that everything you could ever need is provided at an affordable cost. The rooms are not bad and it is in the center of Evanston. If you cannot do without modern granite countertops and exquisite finishes, this is not the place for you, but if you want to save some money and live with everything you need in one place, Mcmanus is perfect.

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  • 1 bed / 1 bath
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McManus

Excellent choice, especially for internationals - don't have to think about anything, almost plug and play. Just need your basics like pillows and towels (mattress provided).

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Excellent Value

I like the value I get because the apartments already come with all utilities/internet/gas/cleaning. I also like the study rooms downstairs which is invaluable in exam time for meeting with group members, and the print room when class schedules get crazy.

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McManus - Excellent if you can bare a few things

Although I previously heard negative reviews about McManus, I am completely satisfied with my choice. I have to admit that it is an old building, but apartments are very well refurbished. All the places I have visited in the surroundings have carpets on the floor. I am not a big fan of it, and McManus does have one (This is the only negative feedback I would to have).
The good points are:
- The large community of MBA students in McManus is perfect for meeting classmates and create relationships
- Study room, computer room and printers (for free) all connected to the university networks make it the perfect place to study, especially during winter (believe me...you won't want to go out during winter!)
- Very close to Jake and Whole Foods

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  • Family w/ children
  • 2 beds / 1 bath
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Great place for international students

Great place with everything you need and it's close to Kellogg

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All about convenience

Convenient location with access to printers

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Good for commute

Location is amazing. The building is old and really needs updating.

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Great place for a family

With rent prices in Evanston, McManus is a great option to families needing two bedrooms. We don't love the fact that it is furnished but for the price we enjoy it.

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 27 Recs

Buffalo Joe’s
Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza
Bat 17
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grocery 1 Rec

Whole Foods Market
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convenience 2 Recs

7-Eleven
Walgreens
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fitness 33 Recs

Pure Barre
Evanston Athletic Club
Akemi Fitness Method
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parks 7 Recs

Dawes Park
Merrick Rose Garden
Clark Street Beach
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coffee 14 Recs

Andy’s Frozen Custard
Cupitol Coffee & Eatery
Peet’s Coffee & 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
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Median rents in Downtown Evanston
Studio
$
2,300
1 Bedroom
$
2,600
2 Bedroom
$
3,300

Getting around Downtown Evanston

UP-N (rail)

9 min

Purple

9 min

201 (bus)

3 min

213 (bus)

4 min

208/250 (bus)

8 min

93 (bus)

7 min

Parking at McManus Living-Learning Center

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Parking Near McManus Living-Learning Center

City of Evans 1800 Maple Self Park Garage

8 min
$110 / month

City of Evans Sherman Plaza Self Park

9 min
$95 / month

City of Evans Church Street Self Park Garage

11 min
$95 / 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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