Central Station
1720 Central St,
Evanston,
IL
60201
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224-328-3372
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Monthly Rent
$2,968 - $5,040
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Bedrooms
Studio - 3 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2 ba
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Square Feet
590 - 1,485 sq ft
Central Station
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The residences at Central Station are attractive, spacious, and functional featuring upgraded spacious floor plan, upgraded kitchens, washer and dryers in, in each residence and built in computer niches. The goal is to design the interior unit finishes to be at the highest end of this submarket.All the energy-efficient residences at Central Station have high ceilings, walk-in closets with wire shelving, full size washer and dryers, stainless steel appliances. These units also feature Granite countertops, deep under mount stainless steel sinks, hardwood floors in living and dining areas, and quality data wiring for telephone, video, and internet.Central Station features an on-site management office, large fitness center with aerobic and weight equipment, featuring a brand new Peloton, Smith Machine and Stairmaster, a cyber cafe with coffee bar along with computers and printers for the residents to enjoy. The property also has a bike room, green roof, and package room.
Highlights
- Premier Transit Location
- Dry Cleaning Service
- Den
- High Ceilings
- Walk-In Closets
- Office
- Controlled Access
- Island Kitchen
- Elevator
Pricing & Floor Plans
filter results by bedrooms
1 Bedroom Den
$3,323 – $4,188
1 Bed
1 Bath
885 Sq Ft
5 Available units
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Unit 419price $3,323square feet 885availibility Now
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Unit 417price $3,554square feet 885availibility Now
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Unit 219price $3,791square feet 885availibility Apr 23
1 Bedroom B
$2,968 – $3,722
1 Bed
1 Bath
825 Sq Ft
2 Available units
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Unit 212price $2,968square feet 825availibility Jun 24
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Unit 413price $3,348square feet 825availibility Sep 28
2 Bedroom C
$4,654 – $5,040
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,230 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
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Unit 223price $4,654square feet 1,230availibility Jun 7
2 Bedroom B
$4,588 – $4,977
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,195 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
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Sq Ft
Availability
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Unit 425price $4,588square feet 1,195availibility Jul 7
1 Bedroom Den
$3,323 – $4,188
1 Bed
1 Bath
885 Sq Ft
5 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
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Unit 419price $3,323square feet 885availibility Now
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Unit 417price $3,554square feet 885availibility Now
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Unit 219price $3,791square feet 885availibility Apr 23
1 Bedroom B
$2,968 – $3,722
1 Bed
1 Bath
825 Sq Ft
2 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
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Unit 212price $2,968square feet 825availibility Jun 24
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Unit 413price $3,348square feet 825availibility Sep 28
2 Bedroom C
$4,654 – $5,040
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,230 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
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Unit 223price $4,654square feet 1,230availibility Jun 7
2 Bedroom B
$4,588 – $4,977
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,195 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
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Unit 425price $4,588square feet 1,195availibility Jul 7
* 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.View Fees and Policies for details.
Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
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.
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One-Time Basics
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Due at Application
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Application Fee Per ApplicantCharged per applicant.$75
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Due at Move-In
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Administrative FeeCharged per unit.$500
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Due at Application
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Storage Unit
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Storage DepositCharged per rentable item.$0
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Storage RentCharged per rentable item.$25 / 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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Property Information
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Built in 2013
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80 units/4 stories
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LEED certified Gold
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About Central Station
The residences at Central Station are attractive, spacious, and functional featuring upgraded spacious floor plan, upgraded kitchens, washer and dryers in, in each residence and built in computer niches. The goal is to design the interior unit finishes to be at the highest end of this submarket.All the energy-efficient residences at Central Station have high ceilings, walk-in closets with wire shelving, full size washer and dryers, stainless steel appliances. These units also feature Granite countertops, deep under mount stainless steel sinks, hardwood floors in living and dining areas, and quality data wiring for telephone, video, and internet.Central Station features an on-site management office, large fitness center with aerobic and weight equipment, featuring a brand new Peloton, Smith Machine and Stairmaster, a cyber cafe with coffee bar along with computers and printers for the residents to enjoy. The property also has a bike room, green roof, and package room.
Central Station is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60201 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Kenilworth School District No. 38 attendance zone.
Unique Features
- 9-foot ceilings
- Car Charging Stations
- Complimentary Convenient bicycle storage
- Contemporary 2 panel doors
- Contemporary Quartz countertops
- Custom kitchen backsplash
- Cyber Cafe / lounge with coffee service
- Fitness Center with New Equipment
- Generously sized 24 hour fitness room
- Heated Indoor or Covered Reserved Parking
- Luxor Package Locker System
- On Site Management and Maintenance services
- Online Resident Payment Portal
- Patios and/or Juliette Railings in Most Homes
- Pendant and track lighting
- Pet Friendly Community
- Premium North Shore Location
- Recycling Program
- Smoke Free Community
- Voted Top 100 Places to Live by Livability
- Walk Score of 90
- Work Stations in all Homes
Contact
Video Tours
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Community Amenities
Fitness Center
Elevator
Controlled Access
Recycling
- Package Service
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Recycling
- Renters Insurance Program
- Dry Cleaning Service
- EV Charging
- Public Transportation
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Lounge
- Storage Space
- Fitness Center
- Bicycle Storage
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Hardwood Floors
Walk-In Closets
Island Kitchen
Granite Countertops
Indoor Features
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
- Intercom
Kitchen Features & Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Ice Maker
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Island Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Quartz Countertops
Model Details
- Hardwood Floors
- Carpet
- Tile Floors
- Dining Room
- High Ceilings
- Office
- Den
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Skylights
- Walk-In Closets
- Balcony
- Patio
1720 Central St,
Evanston,
IL
60201
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
Amenities
- Package Service
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Recycling
- Renters Insurance Program
- Dry Cleaning Service
- EV Charging
- Public Transportation
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Lounge
- Storage Space
- Fitness Center
- Bicycle Storage
- 9-foot ceilings
- Car Charging Stations
- Complimentary Convenient bicycle storage
- Contemporary 2 panel doors
- Contemporary Quartz countertops
- Custom kitchen backsplash
- Cyber Cafe / lounge with coffee service
- Fitness Center with New Equipment
- Generously sized 24 hour fitness room
- Heated Indoor or Covered Reserved Parking
- Luxor Package Locker System
- On Site Management and Maintenance services
- Online Resident Payment Portal
- Patios and/or Juliette Railings in Most Homes
- Pendant and track lighting
- Pet Friendly Community
- Premium North Shore Location
- Recycling Program
- Smoke Free Community
- Voted Top 100 Places to Live by Livability
- Walk Score of 90
- Work Stations in all Homes
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
- Intercom
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Ice Maker
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Island Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Quartz Countertops
- Hardwood Floors
- Carpet
- Tile Floors
- Dining Room
- High Ceilings
- Office
- Den
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Skylights
- Walk-In Closets
- Balcony
- Patio
Expenses
Recurring
Assigned Garage Parking
$180
Cat Rent
$35
Dog Rent
$35
One-Time
Storage Fee
$25
Cat Fee
$350
Dog Fee
$350
Office Hours
224-328-3372
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | 10am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 6pm |
| Friday | 10am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 6.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 6.8 mi |
Central Station is within 4 minutes or 1.8 miles from Northwestern Univ., Evanston. It is also near Oakton C.C., Skokie Campus and Loyola University, Lakeshore.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
471 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
504 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
3,691 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
276 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
239 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Evanston include Central Station (Purple Line), located 0.6 mile from Central Station. Central Station is near Chicago O'Hare International, located 14.8 miles or 28 minutes away, and Chicago Midway International, located 26.2 miles or 40 minutes away.
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.8 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.9 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 28 min | 14.8 mi |
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 40 min | 26.2 mi |
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Scores provided by
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
73
/ 100
Traffic
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from Central Station.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi |
Central Station has 3 shopping centers within 1.7 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Ladd Arboretum and Evanston Ecology Center
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi |
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Grosse Point Lighthouse
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Walk: | 20 min | 1.0 mi |
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Dearborn Observatory
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
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Shakespeare Garden
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |
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Merrick Rose Garden
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.9 mi |
Central Station has 5 parks within 1.9 miles, including Ladd Arboretum and Evanston Ecology Center, Grosse Point Lighthouse, and Dearborn Observatory.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 3.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.0 mi |
Central Station has 3 hospitals within 7.0 miles, the nearest is NorthShore University HealthSystem - Evanston Hospital which is 0.8 mile away and a 14 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 29 min | 16.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 31 min | 22.5 mi |
Central Station is 16.3 miles from US Military Reservation Elk Grove, and is convenient to other military bases, including Great Lakes Naval Training Center.
Central Station Photos
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Does Central Station have in-unit laundry?
Central Station has units with in‑unit washers and dryers, making laundry day simple for residents.
What utilities are included in rent at Central Station?
Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.
Is parking available at Central Station?
Parking is available at Central Station. Fees may apply depending on the type of parking offered. Contact this property for details.
Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?
Central Station has studios to three-bedrooms with rent ranges from $2,968/mo. to $5,040/mo.
Is Central Station pet-friendly?
Yes, Central Station welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.
How much income do I need to rent at Central Station?
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 $2,968 for a one-bedroom, you would need to earn about $118,720 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.
Does Central Station have move-in specials?
Central Station is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.
Does Central Station offer Matterport 3D tours?
Yes! Central Station offers 3 Matterport 3D Tours. Explore different floor plans and see unit level details, all without leaving home.
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
1720 Central St
Evanston, IL 60201