Illinois Cook County Evanston

818-20 Forest Ave.

817-823 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

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818-20 Forest Ave.

Live by the lake in popular Evanston, IL! Located steps from public lakefront park, trail, and beach, this classic walk-up offers 16 well-maintaned one- and two-bedroom apartments with bright and sunny living spaces. Units feature great vintage character with hardwood floors, decorative fireplaces, ceiling fans, and fully equipped kitchens. Each apartment comes with window A/C units and is cable- and high-speed internet ready. Downtown Evanston shopping and dining is less than a mile away, and Northwestern campus is a short bike ride up the lakefront. Walk to the Main Street Purple Line and Metra commuter train stations for fast, convenient service to Chicago's Loop. This rental community is pet friendly, welcoming both cats and dogs, and includes laundry facilities, storage lockers, 24-hour onsite maintenance, and electronic entry. Attached garage parking is available for $150/month and heat and water are included in rent. Contact us for more information and to learn of upcoming availability!

Pricing & Floor Plans

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Beds	Baths	Average SF	Availability
1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Br	1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba	768 SF	Not Available
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br	1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba	885 SF	Not Available
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br	2 Baths 2 Baths 2 Ba	1,214 SF	Not Available

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.

Dogs
Max of 2, 60 lbs. Weight Limit

Comments

No aggressive breeds allowed

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Cats
Max of 2

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

Lease Options

None

Property Information

Built in 1928
19 units/3 stories

About 818-20 Forest Ave.

818-20 Forest Ave. is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60202 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Evanston Central Consolidated School District 65 attendance zone.

Unique Features

Cable Ready
Ceiling Fan
Efficient Appliances
Gas Range
Hardwood Floors
High Ceilings
Recycling
Refrigerator

Community Amenities

Laundry Facilities

Gated

24 Hour Access

Maintenance on site

Laundry Facilities
Maintenance on site
24 Hour Access
Gated

Apartment Features

Security System

Location

817-823 Forest Ave, Evanston,

IL 60202

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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

Laundry Facilities
Maintenance on site
24 Hour Access
Gated

Cable Ready
Ceiling Fan
Efficient Appliances
Gas Range

Hardwood Floors
High Ceilings
Recycling
Refrigerator

Security System

Expenses

One-Time

Cat Fee $150

Dog Fee $250

Office Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Northwestern Univ., Evanston	Drive:	5 min	2.0 mi
Loyola University, Lakeshore	Drive:	7 min	3.1 mi
Oakton C.C., Skokie Campus	Drive:	10 min	5.3 mi
Northeastern Ill. Univ.	Drive:	13 min	6.3 mi

818-20 Forest Ave. is within 5 minutes or 2.0 miles from Northwestern Univ., Evanston. It is also near Loyola University, Lakeshore and Oakton C.C., Skokie Campus.

Schools

Park School

Public Elementary, Middle & High School

Grades K-12

Nearby

Gale Elementary Community Academy

Public Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

339 Students

Nearby

Lincoln Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Grades K-5

339 Students

Attendance Zone

Nichols Middle School

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

612 Students

Attendance Zone

Evanston Twp High School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

3,457 Students

Attendance Zone

Chiaravalle Montessori School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

344 Students

Nearby

Rice Childrens Center (Residential)

Private Elementary, Middle & High School

Grades K-12

Nearby

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Evanston include Main Street Station, located 0.4 mile from 818-20 Forest Ave.. 818-20 Forest Ave. is near Chicago O'Hare International, located 15.2 miles or 29 minutes away, and Chicago Midway International, located 23.5 miles or 36 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Main Street Station	Walk:	8 min	0.4 mi
South Boulevard Station	Walk:	12 min	0.7 mi
Dempster Station	Walk:	18 min	0.9 mi
Davis Station	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi
Howard Terminal	Drive:	3 min	1.6 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Evanston Main Street Station	Walk:	8 min	0.5 mi
Evanston Davis Street Station	Drive:	3 min	1.5 mi
Rogers Park Station	Drive:	6 min	2.4 mi
Evanston Central Street Station	Drive:	6 min	2.9 mi
Peterson/Ridge	Drive:	7 min	3.8 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Chicago O'Hare International	Drive:	29 min	15.2 mi
Chicago Midway International	Drive:	36 min	23.5 mi

Walkability Near 818-20 Forest Ave.

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

60 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

50 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

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76 / 100

Traffic

Active

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Calm

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 818-20 Forest Ave..

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Southpoint Plaza	Walk:	8 min	0.4 mi
Dempster & Chicago Plaza	Walk:	16 min	0.9 mi
Gateway Centre	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi

818-20 Forest Ave. has 3 shopping centers within 1.8 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Merrick Rose Garden	Drive:	4 min	1.4 mi
Touhy Park	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
Shakespeare Garden	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
Dearborn Observatory	Drive:	4 min	2.0 mi
Rogers Park	Drive:	6 min	2.8 mi

818-20 Forest Ave. has 5 parks within 2.8 miles, including Merrick Rose Garden, Touhy Park, and Shakespeare Garden.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Presence Saint Francis Hospital	Drive:	3 min	1.5 mi
NorthShore University HealthSystem - Evanston Hospital	Drive:	5 min	2.8 mi
Methodist Hospital of Chicago	Drive:	10 min	4.8 mi

818-20 Forest Ave. has 3 hospitals within 4.8 miles, the nearest is Presence Saint Francis Hospital which is 1.5 miles away and a 3 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
US Military Reservation Elk Grove	Drive:	34 min	18.3 mi
Great Lakes Naval Training Center	Drive:	37 min	25.3 mi
US Military Reservation Naperville	Drive:	58 min	36.9 mi

818-20 Forest Ave. has 3 military bases within 36.9 miles, the nearest is US Military Reservation Elk Grove which is 18.3 miles away and a 34 minute drive.