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Downtown Evanston, 1890 Maple Ave | Evanston
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  •  Cat friendly
  •  Dog friendly
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Minimum Lease Term  
  •  Outdoor Pool  
  •  Oversize or penthouse units
  •  Private Balconies
  •  Resident Lounge  
  •  Rooftop Deck
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

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7.8
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333 Reviews

About this Location

The Lakefill
17 min walk
UP-N (rail) - 6 min
93 (bus) - 1 min
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby

Pricing 
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Studio, 1 Bath
$2,379+
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$2,966+
2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths
$3,143+
2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$4,333+
3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$3,484+
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(847) 733-1300

  • Bedrooms

    •  Walk-in Closets

  • Building Related

    •  Elevators
    •  Smoke-Free Community

  • Convenience

    •  Business Center
    •  Cold Storage for Grocery Delivery
    •  Conference Room

  • Entertainment

    •  Coffee Bar
    •  Game Room
    •  Game Table
    •  Grilling Station
    •  Hot Tub
    •  Resident Events
    •  Resident Lounge  
    •  Rooftop Deck
    •  Theater Room

  • Included

    •  Basic Cable Included
    •  Gas Included
    •  Heat Included
    •  Internet Included
    •  Trash/Recycling Included
    •  Water Included

  • Kitchen

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

  • Laundry

    •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

  • Lease Terms

    •  Application Fee  
    •  Minimum Lease Term  
    •  Move-in Fee  
    •  Online Rent Payment

  • Living Room

    •  Air Conditioning  
    •  Fireplace (some units)
    •  High Ceilings  
    •  Large Windows
    •  Lots of Sunlight

  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Bike Storage
    •  Electric Car Charging Stations
    •  Free Shuttle Service  
    •  Parking Garage  

  • Pet Terms & Amenities

    •  Cat fee  
    •  Cat friendly
    •  Dog fee  
    •  Dog friendly
    •  Max Pet Weight  
    •  Max Pets Limit  
    •  Pet Grooming Station
    •  Restricted breeds  

  • Security & Maintenance

    •  24 Hour Emergency Maintenance
    •  24-Hour Front Desk
    •  Controlled Access

  • Sports & Fitness

    •  Aerobics & Cardio Room
    •  Basketball Court
    •  Fitness Center
    •  Outdoor Pool  
    •  Volleyball Courts
    •  Yoga Studio

  • Storage

    •  Additional Storage Available  
    •  Pantry Closet

  • Unique Unit Types

    •  Oversize or penthouse units

  • View

    •  Amazing Views
    •  Private Balconies
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Overall rating 7.8/10, based on 333 renter reviews Write a review

7.8
Location
8.3
Amenities
6.9
Management
5.8
Value
9.6
Social
8.9
Safety
Excellent
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Great
105
Good
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Average
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Terrible
12

E2 Apartments reviews and highlights

  • social gatherings on the deck
  • loud in the summer
  • great view of lake michigan
  • gym is small
  • brand new building with lots of kellogg students
  • incredibly safe, secure building
  • free workout classes
  • best amenities in Evanston
  • parking is expensive
  • elevators are constantly breaking down
  • rent is a bit high
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Living in the infamous E2

While E2 is a great building that is very social for Kellogg students, I think it's over-priced for the value you get and there are a lot more options cropping up that are worth considering

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Just live here

It's expensive. The building management can be challenging. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else.

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Management is atrocious

The apartment is inconveniently located--far from both downtown Evanston and Kellogg in comparison to other apartments. Management is terrible and do not care for residents at all. Would not recommend.

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Good

Like E2. It's the best of the options...

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Overpriced but Good Spot

It's a great building, but incredibly overpriced for what you get. I would only recommend living there if you can get a good deal on a unit; otherwise it's a waste of $$.

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Not the best value but a fair choice

This was probably the "nicest" building in Evanston until that new Centrum building opened up. It's a great way to be in a building with lots of Kellogg folks. It is not a value rental. It is expensive. The management company has been unresponsive and rude at times. The internet can be pretty bad, and you are stuck with their crappy provider. Living on the fourth floor in the west tower has been particularly crappy, with lots of construction.

A fair review would note that they have improved with the rise of new luxury buildings in Evanston.

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  • 1 bed / 1 bath
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Recommend!

Great amenities, very social, the hub for Kellogg students. Only issue is that it is expensive.

If single, stay here - 100%.

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Nice Place

The unit itself is very nice, the building has all kellogg students which is 100% the reason to live there, location is convenient to the hub but the management SUCKS and is a total mess

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  • Studio / 1 bath
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E2 - 3 bed 2 baths

Apartment is great and amenities are also great. 2 issues: the doors are super thing an sound isolation is definitely a problem; not cheap

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Love building and amenities

I really love the building and all the amenities. The staff can be frustrating at times but you generally just have to be patient

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 29 Recs

Buffalo Joe’s
Bat 17
Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria
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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 35 Recs

Pure Barre
Bikram Yoga
Evanston Athletic Club
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parks 3 Recs

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

Andy’s Frozen Custard
Bennison’s Bakery
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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

5 min

93 (bus)

1 min

208/250 (bus)

7 min

213 (bus)

6 min

201 (bus)

7 min

Parking at E2 Apartments

Parking Garage

Parking garage in building, Self-park only, Reserved spaces available

Parking Near E2 Apartments

E2 Apartments

5 min
$145 / month

City of Evans 1800 Maple Self Park Garage

5 min
$110 / month

City of Evans Sherman Plaza Self Park

9 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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