Condos Illinois Cook County Evanston

$3,600 / Month

800 Elgin Rd Unit 1421

Evanston, IL 60201

847-230-7000

Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

2
Square Feet

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Available

Available Now

Highlights

Doorman
Fitness Center
Elevator
Community Indoor Pool
End Unit
L-Shaped Dining Room

800 Elgin Rd Unit 1421

About This Home

Available Now

Incredible Rental Opportunity at Optima Horizons! High Floor Corner Unit w/ Floor To Ceiling Windows & Panoramic Views of Lake & City Skyline! NEW Paint t/o 2026! Sleek Open Floor Plan w/ 2 Bedrooms,2 Full Bathrooms,a Private Covered Balcony & 1-Car Heated Garage Included! Updated Kitchen w/ Island Breakfast Bar,Granite Countertops,All Stainless Steel Appliances,Pendant Lighting & Ceramic Tile Flooring! In-Unit Laundry! Secure Elevator Building w/ Doorman,Pool,Sundeck,Exercise Facilities & Party Room! Cable for TV included! Fantastic Evanston Location close to Northwestern University,Clark Street Beach,Lake Michigan,METRA,CTA,Restaurants & Shops. MLS# MRD12679857 Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of [see last changed date above]. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website. Prices displayed on all Sold listings are the Last Known Listing Price and may not be the actual selling price.

800 Elgin Rd is a condo located in Cook County and the 60201 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is base rent. 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.

Home Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 2005

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Dual Sinks 2 Full Bathrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Potential Bedrooms

Flooring

Ceramic Tile Carpet

Home Design

Concrete Block And Stucco Construction Entry on the 14th floor

Home Security

Fire Sprinkler System

Interior Spaces

Elevator L-Shaped Dining Room Living Room Storage Family Room 16-Story Property

Kitchen

Stainless Steel Appliances Range Microwave Dishwasher Disposal

Laundry

Laundry Room Dryer Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Property Available on 7/1/26 24 Month Lease Term Rent includes cable TV, heat, water, pool, scavenger, doorman, exterior maintenance, lawn care, storage lockers, snow removal, internet

Lot Details

End Unit

Outdoor Features

Balcony

Parking

1 Car Attached Garage Heated Garage Parking Available Garage Door Opener Parking Included in Price

Schools

Dewey Elementary School Nichols Middle School Evanston Twp High School

Utilities

Forced Air Heating and Cooling System Cable TV Available Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

Amenities

Doorman Party Room Sundeck Community Storage Space

Overview

248 Units Optima Horizons Subdivision

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Recreation

Fitness Center Community Indoor Pool Community Spa

Security

Resident Manager or Management On Site

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.

Garage Lot

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.

Optima Horizons

248 Units 16 Stories Built in 2004 382,118 Sq Ft

Optima Horizons is a striking 16-story condominium building located in the heart of Downtown Evanston. Completed in 2004, this modern high-rise features a sleek glass facade with colorful balcony accents. The building houses 248 units, offering residents a blend of contemporary design and urban convenience.

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Contact

Listed by Terri Hunt | RE/MAX Suburban
Phone Number
Contact
Source

Midwest Real Estate Data LLC

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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.

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Amenities

Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning

Dishwasher
Disposal

Microwave
Refrigerator

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Northwestern Univ., Evanston	Walk:	20 min	1.0 mi
Loyola University, Lakeshore	Drive:	10 min	4.8 mi
Oakton C.C., Skokie Campus	Drive:	11 min	5.8 mi
Northeastern Ill. Univ.	Drive:	14 min	6.9 mi

800 Elgin Rd Unit 1421 is within 20 minutes or 1.0 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 Davis Station, located 0.3 mile from 800 Elgin Rd Unit 1421. 800 Elgin Rd Unit 1421 is near Chicago O'Hare International, located 15.8 miles or 29 minutes away, and Chicago Midway International, located 25.2 miles or 39 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Davis Station	Walk:	4 min	0.3 mi
Foster Station	Walk:	7 min	0.4 mi
Dempster Station	Walk:	12 min	0.7 mi
Noyes Station	Walk:	12 min	0.7 mi
Central Station (Purple Line)	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Evanston (Davis St.)	Walk:	5 min	0.3 mi
Main St.	Drive:	4 min	1.3 mi
Central St.	Drive:	3 min	1.5 mi
Wilmette	Drive:	5 min	2.6 mi
Rogers Park	Drive:	7 min	3.8 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Chicago O'Hare International	Drive:	29 min	15.8 mi
Chicago Midway International	Drive:	39 min	25.2 mi

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

70 / 100

Somewhat Drivable

Drivability

30 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

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72 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 800 Elgin Rd Unit 1421.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
1850-1854 Sherman Ave	Walk:	2 min	0.1 mi
Church Street Plaza	Walk:	3 min	0.2 mi
The Shops at Sherman Plaza	Walk:	4 min	0.2 mi

800 Elgin Rd Unit 1421 has 3 shopping centers within 0.2 mile, which is about a 4-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Shakespeare Garden	Walk:	12 min	0.6 mi
Merrick Rose Garden	Walk:	12 min	0.7 mi
Dearborn Observatory	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
Grosse Point Lighthouse	Drive:	2 min	1.3 mi
Ladd Arboretum and Evanston Ecology Center	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi

800 Elgin Rd Unit 1421 has 5 parks within 1.3 miles, including Shakespeare Garden, Merrick Rose Garden, and Dearborn Observatory.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
NorthShore University HealthSystem - Evanston Hospital	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
Presence Saint Francis Hospital	Drive:	4 min	2.3 mi
Methodist Hospital of Chicago	Drive:	11 min	6.1 mi

800 Elgin Rd Unit 1421 has 3 hospitals within 6.1 miles, the nearest is NorthShore University HealthSystem - Evanston Hospital which is 1.2 miles away and a 3 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
US Military Reservation Elk Grove	Drive:	31 min	16.8 mi
Great Lakes Naval Training Center	Drive:	33 min	23.8 mi
US Military Reservation Naperville	Drive:	59 min	37.5 mi

800 Elgin Rd Unit 1421 has 3 military bases within 37.5 miles, the nearest is US Military Reservation Elk Grove which is 16.8 miles away and a 31 minute drive.