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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

7.8
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84 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 
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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+
Schedule Appointment At
(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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6.5
Management
6.5
Value
7.7
Social
7.2
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The Scholar (Formerly Centrum Evanston) Review

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Good apartment units but management and service can improve

Apartment is good but management service quality and hours are not the best. The gym is one of the better ones but still not as good as a full fledged gym. There is no concierge , whereas other properties have 24/7 concierge which feels safer. No pool.

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Overpriced and Unsafe

Great for Kellogg students as there is a big Kellogg community here. But house prices are wayyy inflated for the facilities. Also, the area has become extremely unsafe recently with robberies outside train station next door

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Definitely one of my favorite buildings in Evanston.

Perfect mix between a building with lots of Kellogg students and some peace. Close to everything, love the gym and the modern units! Management has also helped me with all maintenance requests.

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Centrum Evanston Review

Fantastic Building

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Centrum Evanston Review

Overall, very happy with the building. The 2 bed, 2 bath unit has a really big master bedroom suite with a spacious bathroom and tons of closet space, and the second bedroom is good size as well (perfect for an office or guest room). The kitchen is updated and the appliances all work well. Any complaints I have about the building are outside of the actual unit - the biggest issues are the package room and management. The package room has lockers that some deliverers use, but only a limited number, so most packages end up strewn across the floor or in the hallway/front door area. This makes it very difficult to find your stuff given the volume, and even makes it possible for someone to steal a package if it's left outside the front door. The volume of packages is also the reason why this is a problem in the first place so this might be the best solution, but it is nonetheless inconvenient. Management is the only other issue I have. The manager's responsiveness seems to rise and fall randomly in waves, and I haven't actually seen her in the building in weeks. Management also seems to be overly punitive towards the student population that makes up a significant portion, if not a majority, of their renters. If you're looking for a quieter option that's really nice and don't mind management putting a stop to any good times being had, this is your place. If you're looking for something where you're freer to be more social, this probably isn't the place for you.

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Great building with great Kellogg community!

This building is almost 100% Kellogg students but given the smaller size it's much more tight-knit than E2. I love the community here! Amenities are great as well - rooftop, gym, study rooms, etc.

Only complaint is that the mail room is a mess. There are usually 50+ packages in the room, making it difficult to find yours and sometimes resulting in missing packages. Some units have also experienced heat/climate issues. And the walk to Kellogg is 25 mins, longer than you might expect.

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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

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

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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
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Median rents in Downtown Evanston
Studio
$
2,300
1 Bedroom
$
2,600
2 Bedroom
$
3,300

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Parking at The Scholar

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Downtown Evanston Reviews

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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.
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.
Evanston is the epitome of a college town, everything you need and most of what you want is within a 10 minute walk.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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