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Downtown Evanston, 531 Grove St | Evanston
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  •  Building Laundry Room  
  •  Central A/C
  •  Doorman Building
  •  Fireplace
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  Parking Garage  
  •  Pet Friendly
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances

User Rating

5.2
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4 Reviews

About this Location

Whole Foods Market
7 min walk
213 (bus) - 1 min
UP-N (rail) - 10 min
Dawes Park
9 min walk
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby

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  • Included

    •  Heat Included

  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Gas Range
    •  Microwave
    •  Refrigerator
    •  Stainless Steel Appliances
    •  Stove & Oven

  • Landscape

    •  Courtyard

  • Laundry

    •  Building Laundry Room  

  • Living Room

    •  Fireplace
    •  Hardwood Floors
    •  Large Windows
    •  Lots of Sunlight

  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Parking Garage  
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Overall rating 5.2/10, based on 4 renter reviews Write a review

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2.0
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5.7
Management
8.7
Value
3.0
Social
7.7
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Cheap, great location, but a bit too vintage

The apartment is over 100 years old and it feels like it living there. Adorable courtyard, great space for the price, but not worth it. I've always lived in old buildings, but this one is really rough. Constant leaks, chipping paint, creepy and unreliable basement laundry. The apartment feels dirty from decades of poor maintenance.

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Charming, great value, very old

The building is very charming and over 100 years old. Pros: it is unique, has a working fireplace, very spacious and very inexpensive. Very good location too. Cons: it's a very old building and with that comes quirks, malfunctions, and a general lack of glamour.

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Great Value Apartment

The rent is very affordable for Evanston (~$1030 for a 1 bedroom) and the location is convenient to the south part of the town. The apartment complex has a lot of "character", but can be a little difficult at times. Laundry takes quarters, is communal, and is in the basement. Management is great at responding to small, minor issues that need to be fixed, but is VERY HESITANT to put any investment into the apartment. Free heat is great in the winter. Street parking is pretty easy when you get the Evanston street pass. Also, it's very close to the bus stop, which makes getting to class easy in the winter.

NOTE: Kellogg's new building will be ~10 minute walk north of the Jacobs Center. This could make a relatively easy walk (15 minutes) more inconvenient (25 minutes).

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 27 Recs

Giordano’s
Buffalo Joe’s
World of Beer
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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
Akemi Fitness Method
IzzyFit Personal Training
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parks 6 Recs

Dawes Park
Merrick Rose Garden
Dog Beach
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coffee 14 Recs

Peet’s Coffee & Tea
Cupitol Coffee & Eatery
Patisserie Coralie
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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
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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)

10 min

Purple

7 min

213 (bus)

1 min

201 (bus)

2 min

208/250 (bus)

7 min

206 (bus)

1 min

Parking at 531 Grove St

Parking Garage

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Parking Near 531 Grove St

City of Evans Sherman Plaza Self Park

9 min
$95 / month

City of Evans Church Street Self Park Garage

10 min
$95 / month

City of Evans 1800 Maple Self Park Garage

14 min
$110 / 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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