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Monthly Rent
$2,045 - $3,025
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Bedrooms
2 - 3 bd
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Bathrooms
2 ba
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Square Feet
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An extension of the Windy City's legendary Clark Street, Chicago Avenue is the central north/south road that connects Main and Dempster Streets, and downtown Evanston and Northwestern. Once dotted with the sameness of auto dealerships, it is now host to a wonderful array of shopping and dining. It's also where you'll discover 1420, a cool blend of newly renovated apartments behind an unmistakable blue brick facade (termed The Blue Whale by Northwestern students). Take a deep breath, because you're gonna flipper for this vintage 1950s residence offering newly renovated rental homes with generous floor plans and oversized windows. Great spaces that blowholes the lid off apartment living with hardwood floors, ample closets and kitchen with dishwasher, not to mention a brand spanking new laundry room and fitness center, on-premise parking and amenities such as Internet and DirecTV Family
Highlights
- Walker's Paradise
- Elevator
- Hardwood Floors
Pricing & Floor Plans
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.
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One-Time Basics
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Application Fee Per Applicant$75
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Surface Lot
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Parking FeeMax of 1. Charged per vehicle.$0 / mo
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Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Details
Utilities Included
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Water
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Trash Removal
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Sewer
Property Information
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Built in 1963
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30 units/8 stories
About 1420 Chicago
An extension of the Windy City's legendary Clark Street, Chicago Avenue is the central north/south road that connects Main and Dempster Streets, and downtown Evanston and Northwestern. Once dotted with the sameness of auto dealerships, it is now host to a wonderful array of shopping and dining. It's also where you'll discover 1420, a cool blend of newly renovated apartments behind an unmistakable blue brick facade (termed The Blue Whale by Northwestern students). Take a deep breath, because you're gonna flipper for this vintage 1950s residence offering newly renovated rental homes with generous floor plans and oversized windows. Great spaces that blowholes the lid off apartment living with hardwood floors, ample closets and kitchen with dishwasher, not to mention a brand spanking new laundry room and fitness center, on-premise parking and amenities such as Internet and DirecTV Family
1420 Chicago is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60201 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Evanston Central Consolidated School District 65 attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Elevator
Clubhouse
- Laundry Facilities
- 24 Hour Access
- Elevator
- Clubhouse
- Vintage Building
- Fitness Center
Apartment Features
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Hardwood Floors
Microwave
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Satellite TV
- Tub/Shower
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
Located along Lake Michigan's shoreline just north of Chicago, Evanston combines city convenience with tree-lined neighborhoods. Home to Northwestern University, this city of 78,110 residents offers a rich cultural scene and strong educational heritage. The downtown area near the Davis Street Metra and CTA stations features independent shops and restaurants. Current rental rates show one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,823 per month and two-bedroom units at $2,437, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 2.1% and 1.7% respectively.
Evanston's outdoor spaces include several Lake Michigan beaches, the Ladd Arboretum, and parks throughout its neighborhoods. The Grosse Point Lighthouse, a National Historic Landmark, stands as a reminder of the city's maritime history. Housing options include newer developments downtown, classic apartments near campus, and residences along Central Street and the Main-Dempster Mile.
Learn more about living in EvanstonCompare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Downtown Evanston | Evanston, IL | |
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| Studio | $1,867 | $1,654 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,340 | $1,862 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,233 | $2,524 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $5,051 | $3,651 |
- Laundry Facilities
- 24 Hour Access
- Elevator
- Clubhouse
- Vintage Building
- Fitness Center
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Satellite TV
- Tub/Shower
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
| Monday | By Appointment |
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| Tuesday | By Appointment |
| Wednesday | By Appointment |
| Thursday | By Appointment |
| Friday | By Appointment |
| Saturday | By Appointment |
| Sunday | By Appointment |
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 6.5 mi |
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Transportation options available in Evanston include Dempster Station, located 0.2 mile from 1420 Chicago. 1420 Chicago is near Chicago O'Hare International, located 20.6 miles or 51 minutes away, and Chicago Midway International, located 21.7 miles or 46 minutes away.
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Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.6 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.1 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 51 min | 20.6 mi |
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 46 min | 21.7 mi |
Time and distance from 1420 Chicago.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Merrick Rose Garden
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Shakespeare Garden
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
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Dearborn Observatory
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Walk: | 20 min | 1.1 mi |
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Grosse Point Lighthouse
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
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Ladd Arboretum and Evanston Ecology Center
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.0 mi |
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 33 min | 17.4 mi |
1420 Chicago Photos
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While 1420 Chicago does not provide in‑unit laundry, on‑site laundry facilities are available for shared resident use.
Select utilities are included in rent at 1420 Chicago, including water, trash removal, and sewer. Residents are responsible for any other utilities not listed.
Parking is available at 1420 Chicago and is free of charge for residents.
1420 Chicago has two to three-bedrooms with rent ranges from $2,045/mo. to $3,025/mo.
1420 Chicago does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.
A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $2,045 for a two-bedrooms, you would need to earn about $81,800 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.
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