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Optima Horizons

800 Elgin Rd, Evanston, IL 60201

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Optima Horizons

Highlights

Walker's Paradise
Bike-Friendly Area
Pool
Doorman
Sundeck
Elevator
Balcony
Property Manager on Site
Views

Pricing & Floor Plans

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Beds	Baths	Average SF	Availability
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br	1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba	—	Not Available

Fees and Policies

Details

Property Information

Built in 2004
248 units/16 stories

About Optima Horizons

Experience Evanston living at Optima Horizons. This community is located in the Downtown Evanston area of Evanston. Let the knowledgeable leasing staff show you everything this community has to offer. Drop by the leasing office to see available floor plans and see Optima Horizons.

Optima Horizons 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

Pool

Fitness Center

Elevator

Doorman

Property Manager on Site
Doorman
24 Hour Access
Public Transportation
Elevator
Conference Rooms
Fitness Center
Pool
Sundeck

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Microwave

Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Heating
Tub/Shower
Dishwasher
Stainless Steel Appliances
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Freezer
Dining Room
Family Room
Views
Balcony

Location Get Directions

City - Evanston

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 Evanston

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds	Average Size	Lowest	Typical	Premium
Studio Studio Studio	507 Sq Ft	$1,145	$2,594	$5,000
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed	733-735 Sq Ft	$1,500	$3,131	$11,610
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds	1126-1127 Sq Ft	$1,750	$3,804	$12,056
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds	1265-1279 Sq Ft	$2,750	$3,832	$5,312
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds	1400 Sq Ft	$4,000	$5,760	$9,750

Amenities

Property Manager on Site
Doorman
24 Hour Access
Public Transportation
Elevator
Conference Rooms

Sundeck
Fitness Center
Pool
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Heating

Tub/Shower
Dishwasher
Stainless Steel Appliances
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven

Refrigerator
Freezer
Dining Room
Family Room
Views
Balcony

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Northwestern Univ., Evanston	Walk:	21 min	1.1 mi
Loyola University, Lakeshore	Drive:	10 min	5.2 mi
Oakton C.C., Skokie Campus	Drive:	11 min	5.7 mi
Northeastern Ill. Univ.	Drive:	14 min	6.7 mi

Optima Horizons is within 21 minutes or 1.1 miles from Northwestern Univ., Evanston. It is also near Loyola University, Lakeshore and Oakton C.C., Skokie Campus.

Schools

Dewey Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Grades K-5

345 Students

Attendance Zone

Gale Elementary Community Academy

Public Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

222 Students

Nearby

Nichols Middle School

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

650 Students

Attendance Zone

Evanston Twp High School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

3,691 Students

Attendance Zone

Roycemore School

Private Elementary, Middle & High School

Grades PK-12

219 Students

Nearby

Beacon Academy

Private High School

Grades 9-12

Nearby

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Evanston include Davis Station, located 0.2 mile from Optima Horizons. Optima Horizons is near Chicago O'Hare International, located 15.7 miles or 29 minutes away, and Chicago Midway International, located 25.1 miles or 38 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Davis Station	Walk:	4 min	0.2 mi
Foster Station	Walk:	6 min	0.4 mi
Noyes Station	Walk:	12 min	0.6 mi
Dempster Station	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Central Station (Purple Line)	Drive:	2 min	1.3 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Evanston Davis Street Station	Walk:	5 min	0.3 mi
Evanston Central Street Station	Drive:	2 min	1.3 mi
Evanston Main Street Station	Drive:	3 min	1.8 mi
Wilmette Station	Drive:	4 min	2.4 mi
Rogers Park Station	Drive:	7 min	3.5 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Chicago O'Hare International	Drive:	29 min	15.7 mi
Chicago Midway International	Drive:	38 min	25.1 mi

Walkability Near Optima Horizons

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score^®

Out of 100

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

Good Transit

Transit Score^®

Out of 100

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Biker's Paradise

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Soundscore^™

Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Optima Horizons.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Church Street Plaza	Walk:	3 min	0.2 mi
Church Street Station	Walk:	5 min	0.3 mi
Green Bay Plaza	Walk:	14 min	0.7 mi

Optima Horizons has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 14-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Merrick Rose Garden	Walk:	12 min	0.6 mi
Shakespeare Garden	Walk:	12 min	0.7 mi
Dearborn Observatory	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
Ladd Arboretum and Evanston Ecology Center	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
Grosse Point Lighthouse	Drive:	2 min	1.3 mi

Optima Horizons has 5 parks within 1.3 miles, including Merrick Rose Garden, Shakespeare Garden, and Dearborn Observatory.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
NorthShore University HealthSystem - Evanston Hospital	Drive:	2 min	1.3 mi
Presence Saint Francis Hospital	Drive:	3 min	2.1 mi
Methodist Hospital of Chicago	Drive:	11 min	5.9 mi

Optima Horizons has 3 hospitals within 5.9 miles, the nearest is NorthShore University HealthSystem - Evanston Hospital which is 1.3 miles away and a 2 minute drive.