$3,750 Total Monthly Price

1228 Forest Ave Unit #3

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Evanston, IL 60202

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  • Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Square Feet

    2,200 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Jul 1

Highlights

  • Furnished
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Gated
  • Playground
  • Smoke Free
  • Security System
1228 Forest Ave Unit #3
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About This Home

12 Month Lease, $3,750 deposit, Available Jul 1

Prime Evanston location, this sun-filled, quiet, renovated, this fully furnished third floor apartment located in Historic Lakeshore District: near NU, near Lake, Beaches, Shopping, Downtown, Transportation is ideally located. Situated two blocks from Lake Michigan, this apartment has a wonderful lake breeze, with windows open, and the apartment has 4 air conditioners units and two ceiling fans and oscillating fans for bedrooms. There's a humidification system in place for maintaining humidity during winter months. This property has been lovingly restored: 2200 Sq. Ft. of living space with 3 plus bedrooms, 2 generous renovated baths, huge eat in kitchen with maple floors & cabinets, island, granite countertops, new appliances, hardwood floors throughout. This apartment is furnished with everything you need. One outdoor enclosed secure parking place is available, but easy street parking is always present. Parking for private space is additional cost . Owner has furnishings rider noting each piece included. Sunlight from every direction, large living room with vaulted ceiling, energy efficient laundry in unit, lots of built in storage, and dressers stored inside closets in all bedroom closets in addition to supplemental pine dressers in bedrooms. Outdoor seating area with grill for tenants, located in the wooded area at the rear of lot. Furnishing with bedding, beds, bedside tables, hampers, desks, couches, Samsung Smart TV in Living room, tables, and more. Due to furnishings, No Pets, Smoking Prohibitied. It's a five-minute walk to Northwestern University, as well as walkability to: Evanston downtown area, Lake beaches, parks, tennis courts, playgrounds, transportation, restaurants, and shopping, and 25 minute drive to Chicago's downtown. Centrally positioned for easy access to everywhere you need to go. Parking is available for an additional monthly charge onsite in secure exterior space. Broker owned/owner on site and quick response time for any questions, or repairs. An excellent value for the price per square foot. See Floor Plan in Photo access. Apartment is available after June 15, 2026. Video doorbell and built-in water filtration for drinking & Security System, 2 Electronic Air Filters with ionizer and ultra violet light. Rent includes Wifi, Cable, all utilities, professional landscaping and snow removal, as well as on-site owner/property manager. text or Brokers use ShowingTime for appointments. Tenants are currently occupying apartment and will be leaving after June 15th, 2026. 24-48 hours notice is preferred for scheduling showings. Property is Broker Owned and Managed by Licensed Realtor at Engel & Volkers Chicago

1228 Forest Ave is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60202 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floors

  • Wi-Fi
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Security System
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Furnished
  • Furnished Units Available
  • Storage Space
  • Playground
  • Tennis Court
  • Gated
  • Grill

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

Details

Utilities Included

  • Gas
  • Water
  • Electricity
  • Heat
  • Trash Removal
  • Sewer
  • Cable
  • Air Conditioning

Property Information

  • Built in 1897
  • 2 units
  • Furnished Units Available

Contact

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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
City - Evanston

Evanston sits on the western shore of Lake Michigan directly north of Chicago, holding its own as a full-fledged city rather than simply a suburb in the shadow of its neighbor. Northwestern University, founded in 1851 and one of the country's leading research institutions, anchors much of the city's identity and shapes its intellectual energy. The broader economy draws corporate leadership as well, and Evanston's independent commercial corridors reflect a city that takes its own character seriously.

Distinct neighborhoods give the city real variety. Downtown near Davis Street buzzes with independent shops and transit access, the Main-Dempster Mile carries a more relaxed, arts-forward feel, and Central Street offers a quieter, small-town atmosphere with specialty retailers and historic architecture throughout the Ridge Historic District. The lakefront is never far, with beaches, parks, and the 1873 Grosse Point Lighthouse adding genuine texture to daily life.

Learn more about living in Evanston 
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Drive: 8 min 3.7 mi
Drive: 12 min 5.7 mi
Drive: 14 min 6.7 mi
1228 Forest Ave Unit #3 is within 4 minutes or 1.4 miles from Northwestern Univ., Evanston. It is also near Loyola University, Lakeshore and Oakton C.C., Skokie Campus.
Transportation

Transportation options available in Evanston include Dempster Station, located 0.4 mile from 1228 Forest Ave Unit #3. 1228 Forest Ave Unit #3 is near Chicago O'Hare International, located 15.4 miles or 30 minutes away, and Chicago Midway International, located 24.2 miles or 37 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Walk: 16 min 0.8 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
Drive: 7 min 3.0 mi
Drive: 7 min 3.5 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Chicago O'Hare International
Drive: 30 min 15.4 mi
Chicago Midway International
Drive: 37 min 24.2 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50 / 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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Active
Soundscore
75 / 100

Traffic

Active

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1228 Forest Ave Unit #3.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
1228 Forest Ave Unit #3 has 3 shopping centers within 1.1 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Merrick Rose Garden
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Shakespeare Garden
Drive: 2 min 1.3 mi
Dearborn Observatory
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Grosse Point Lighthouse
Drive: 3 min 1.8 mi
Touhy Park
Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
1228 Forest Ave Unit #3 has 5 parks within 2.4 miles, including Merrick Rose Garden, Shakespeare Garden, and Dearborn Observatory.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Drive: 4 min 2.2 mi
Drive: 11 min 5.4 mi
1228 Forest Ave Unit #3 has 3 hospitals within 5.4 miles, the nearest is Presence Saint Francis Hospital which is 1.9 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 33 min 17.8 mi
Drive: 36 min 24.7 mi
Drive: 59 min 37.1 mi
1228 Forest Ave Unit #3 has 3 military bases within 37.1 miles, the nearest is US Military Reservation Elk Grove which is 17.8 miles away and a 33 minute drive.
Amenities
  • Wi-Fi
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Security System
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Furnished
  • Furnished Units Available
  • Storage Space
  • Gated
  • Grill
  • Playground
  • Tennis Court