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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

User Rating

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 
updated 40 hrs ago

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+
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(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

8.1
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7.9
Amenities
6.8
Management
6.8
Value
8.1
Social
7.4
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Centrum Evanston Review

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

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2Bed 2 Bath Review

This is a great building to be in if you want to be around a lot of Kellogg students. The apartments are new and amenities are good. This is a 25 minute walk from the Global Hub but very close to the train station and the downtown shops. The apartments are all different and the room sizes can be drastically different so highly recommend getting a tour of the actual unit you are signing a lease for. The building management is never on site but maintenance needs are fixed promptly. The walls are extremely thin and based on the room heating/air conditioning is uneven. This apartment is better priced than other popular apartment buildings.

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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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Centrum Evanston Review

Fantastic Building

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Centrum

Smaller roof space. But in apartment amenities nice. Washer dryer in unit great. Overall nice space.

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Overall very good experience!

We have loved living at Centrum so far. Definitely on the high range of prices for Evanston, but also worth it. The gym and rooftop are amazing. Be sure you are comfortable with train noise though. Only downside is parking. There is no in-site parking. For an additional $100/month you get your own covered parking spot near Chilli's (5-6 minute walk, which could be painful during very cold days).

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Great Community with Poor Management and Weird Layout

Overall I love the apartment especially the location and the community. The amenities (roof, gym, study rooms) are amazing. The layout in the 2 bedroom unit has amazing sunlight and great bathroom amenities. However it is a little funky because 1) the smaller bedroom doesn't have room for a dresser, 2) the kitchen has very limited drawers and counter space, and 3) the recycling is inconvenient to locate. I don't have a car but there isn't any parking. Generally the maintenance is responsive.

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Over Rated

For the price point I don't think Centrum merits its place as the second most popular rental building. The units are nice but not well laid out. Amenities are marginal and found elsewhere.

Great location by the El if/when going downtown becomes a part of life.

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Great experience at centrum

Nice new apartments in a managed building

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great place to live but tough if you have a car - the garage is not near the building (have to walk outside 5 minute)

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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...
Walkable
Easy Commute
Great Location
Student Friendly
Social Community
Great Accessibility
Proximity To Amenities
Median rents in Downtown Evanston
Studio
$
1,650
1 Bedroom
$
2,100
2 Bedroom
$
2,150

Getting around Downtown Evanston

UP-N (rail)

5 min

Purple

8 min

208/213/250 (bus)

4 min

201/206/93 (bus)

4 min

Parking at The Scholar

Parking Garage

Parking garage adjacent to building, Starting at $85/month

Parking Near The Scholar

City of Evans Sherman Plaza Self Park

8 min
$95 / month

City of Evans 1800 Maple Self Park Garage

9 min
$110 / month

E2 Apartments

12 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

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Reviewed by Kellogg MBA Student living at E2 Apartments
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.
Reviewed by Kellogg MBA Student living at 1717
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.
Reviewed by Student living at Centrum Evanston
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.
Reviewed by Kellogg School of Management Student living at McManus Living-Learning Center
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.
Reviewed by Kellogg School of Management Student living at Optima Horizons
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.
Reviewed by Kellogg MBA Student living at 1410 Chicago
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!
Reviewed by Kellogg MBA Student living at 1454 Oak Ave
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.
Reviewed by Kellogg MBA Student living at John Evans Building
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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