This thoughtfully designed single-floor amenity space offers a seamless blend of comfort and contemporary style. The open-plan layout is divided into distinct yet connected zones, creating a versatile environment suited for both relaxed socializing and casual gatherings. The main lounge area features a curated mix of seating, including a plush white sofa, a rich dark leather couch, and accent chairs with vibrant patterned cushions, all centered around a solid wood coffee table. Wide-plank wood-look flooring anchors the space and transitions smoothly into light tile near the perimeter. A dedicated media zone is framed by a bold blue accent wall, housing a flat-screen television flanked by contemporary artwork and built-in cabinetry offering generous storage. Adjacent to this area, open shelving and a tiled backsplash accent a beverage and prep station equipped with small appliances, adding a functional hospitality element. A striking marble-top communal table with sleek acrylic chairs serves as both a dining and collaboration area, positioned near a row of floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the interior with natural light and provide open views of the surrounding greenery. Recessed lighting throughout ensures a warm, well-lit ambiance at any hour, completing this polished and welcoming communal retreat.
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Monthly Rent
$2,394 - $4,747
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Bedrooms
Studio - 3 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2 ba
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Square Feet
500 - 1,424 sq ft
The Main is located at 847 Chicago Ave. Evanston, IL and is managed by Atlantic Residential, a reputable property management company with verified listings on RENTCafe. The Main offers Studio to 3 bedroom apartments ranging in size from 500 to 1424 sq.ft. Amenities include Availability 24 Hours, Bike Racks, Business Center, Carpeting, Controlled Access/Gated and more. This rental community is pet friendly, welcoming both cats and dogs. Property is located in the 60202 ZIP code. For more details, contact our office at or use the online contact form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Highlights
- Top Rated by Renters
- Premier Transit Location
- Floor to Ceiling Windows
- Den
- High Ceilings
- Walk-In Closets
- Office
- Controlled Access
- Island Kitchen
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit 709price $2,394square feet 500availibility Now
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Unit 809price $2,519square feet 500availibility Now
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Unit 805price $3,036square feet 853availibility Now
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Unit 605price $3,011square feet 853availibility Aug 9
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Unit 603price $3,075square feet 853availibility Aug 31
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Unit 316price $3,586square feet 1,027availibility Now
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Unit 307price $3,607square feet 1,045availibility Aug 2
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Unit 304price $3,416square feet 912availibility Aug 9
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Unit 408price $3,691square feet 1,056availibility Aug 16
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Unit 715price $3,666square feet 1,052availibility Sep 2
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Unit 902price $3,661square feet 1,068availibility Sep 9
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Unit 701price $4,747square feet 1,424availibility Aug 6
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Unit 709price $2,394square feet 500availibility Now
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Unit 809price $2,519square feet 500availibility Now
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Unit 805price $3,036square feet 853availibility Now
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Unit 605price $3,011square feet 853availibility Aug 9
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Unit 603price $3,075square feet 853availibility Aug 31
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Unit 316price $3,586square feet 1,027availibility Now
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Unit 307price $3,607square feet 1,045availibility Aug 2
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Unit 304price $3,416square feet 912availibility Aug 9
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Unit 408price $3,691square feet 1,056availibility Aug 16
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Unit 715price $3,666square feet 1,052availibility Sep 2
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Unit 902price $3,661square feet 1,068availibility Sep 9
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Unit 701price $4,747square feet 1,424availibility Aug 6
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.$50
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Due at Move-In
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Administrative FeeCharged per unit.$500
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Due at Application
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
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10 - 12 Month Leases
Property Information
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Built in 2016
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112 units/9 stories
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LEED Silver
Matterport 3D Tours
About The Main
The Main is located at 847 Chicago Ave. Evanston, IL and is managed by Atlantic Residential, a reputable property management company with verified listings on RENTCafe. The Main offers Studio to 3 bedroom apartments ranging in size from 500 to 1424 sq.ft. Amenities include Availability 24 Hours, Bike Racks, Business Center, Carpeting, Controlled Access/Gated and more. This rental community is pet friendly, welcoming both cats and dogs. Property is located in the 60202 ZIP code. For more details, contact our office at or use the online contact form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
The Main 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
- Air Conditioner
- Balcony*
- Designer Plank Flooring
- Designer Plumbing and Lighting Fixtures
- Gas Stove
- Large Closets
- Large Closets*
- LEED Silver Certified Building
- Oversized Closets
- Plush Carpeting in Bedrooms
- Quartz Countertops with Undermount Sinks
- Roller Shades
- Rooftop Terrace with Grilling Station
- Smart Thermostat
- Stunning Skyline and Lake Views*
- Washer and Dryer in Every Home
Community Amenities
Fitness Center
Elevator
Controlled Access
Recycling
Business Center
Grill
Gated
24 Hour Access
Property Services
- Package Service
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- 24 Hour Access
- Recycling
- Online Services
- EV Charging
- Public Transportation
Shared Community
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Lounge
- Multi Use Room
- Storage Space
- Disposal Chutes
Fitness & Recreation
- Fitness Center
- Bicycle Storage
Outdoor Features
- Gated
- Courtyard
- Grill
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Walk-In Closets
Island Kitchen
Microwave
Refrigerator
Indoor Features
- High Speed Internet Access
- Wi-Fi
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
- Sprinkler System
Kitchen Features & Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Ice Maker
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Pantry
- Island Kitchen
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Quartz Countertops
Model Details
- Carpet
- Vinyl Flooring
- Dining Room
- High Ceilings
- Office
- Den
- Walk-In Closets
- Linen Closet
- Double Pane Windows
- Window Coverings
- Floor to Ceiling Windows
- Balcony
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- Package Service
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- 24 Hour Access
- Recycling
- Online Services
- EV Charging
- Public Transportation
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Lounge
- Multi Use Room
- Storage Space
- Disposal Chutes
- Gated
- Courtyard
- Grill
- Fitness Center
- Bicycle Storage
- Air Conditioner
- Balcony*
- Designer Plank Flooring
- Designer Plumbing and Lighting Fixtures
- Gas Stove
- Large Closets
- Large Closets*
- LEED Silver Certified Building
- Oversized Closets
- Plush Carpeting in Bedrooms
- Quartz Countertops with Undermount Sinks
- Roller Shades
- Rooftop Terrace with Grilling Station
- Smart Thermostat
- Stunning Skyline and Lake Views*
- Washer and Dryer in Every Home
- High Speed Internet Access
- Wi-Fi
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
- Sprinkler System
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Ice Maker
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Pantry
- Island Kitchen
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Quartz Countertops
- Carpet
- Vinyl Flooring
- Dining Room
- High Ceilings
- Office
- Den
- Walk-In Closets
- Linen Closet
- Double Pane Windows
- Window Coverings
- Floor to Ceiling Windows
- Balcony
| Monday | 9am - 6pm |
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| Tuesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 6pm |
| Friday | 9am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.8 mi |
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Transportation options available in Evanston include Main Street Station, located 0.1 mile from The Main. The Main is near Chicago O'Hare International, located 14.7 miles or 27 minutes away, and Chicago Midway International, located 23.8 miles or 36 minutes away.
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Walk: | 1 min | 0.1 mi |
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 2 min | 0.1 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.6 mi |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.2 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 27 min | 14.7 mi |
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 36 min | 23.8 mi |
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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.
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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 The Main.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 10 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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Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 mi |
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Touhy Park
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
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Shakespeare Garden
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
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Pooch Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
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Rogers Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.3 mi |
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 33 min | 18.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 36 min | 25.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 57 min | 36.4 mi |
The Main Photos
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The Main
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Lounge
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Bar/Kitchenette/Coffee
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Fitness Room
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Dining in Multi Use Room
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Terrace
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Multi Use Room
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Multi Use Room
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Models
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Studio
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bedroom
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The Main has units with in‑unit washers and dryers, making laundry day simple for residents.
Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.
Contact this property for parking details.
The Main has studios to three-bedrooms with rent ranges from $2,394/mo. to $4,747/mo.
Yes, The Main welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.
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 $2,394 for a studio, you would need to earn about $95,760 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.
The Main is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.
Yes! The Main offers 4 Matterport 3D Tours. Explore different floor plans and see unit level details, all without leaving home.
847 Chicago Ave
Evanston, IL 60202