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Monthly Rent
$2,595 - $3,395
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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
- Bike-Friendly Area
- 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.
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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 Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.
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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
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 EvanstonCompare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Downtown Evanston | Evanston, IL | |
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| Studio | $1,948 | $1,696 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,427 | $1,898 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,319 | $2,538 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $5,086 | $3,672 |
- 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
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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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| Walk: | 24 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 6.7 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 15.6 miles or 29 minutes away, and Chicago Midway International, located 24.5 miles or 38 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: | 3 min | 2.0 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 3.1 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 29 min | 15.6 mi |
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 38 min | 24.5 mi |
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Transit measures access to public transportation.
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| 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 |
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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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: | 3 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: | 3 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.7 mi |
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 28 min | 14.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 32 min | 17.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 50 min | 28.6 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 $2,595/mo. to $3,395/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 $2,595 for a two-bedrooms, you would need to earn about $103,800 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.
1420 Chicago is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.
While 1420 Chicago does not offer Matterport 3D tours, renters can request a tour directly through our online platform.
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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1420 N Chicago Ave
Evanston, IL 60201