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$1,750 - $1,800
2 Beds
The Merion
1605-1617 Chicago Ave,
Evanston,
IL
60201
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The Merion
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Highlights
- Walker's Paradise
- Furnished Units Available
- Pool
- Walk-In Closets
- Controlled Access
- Doorman
- Sundeck
- Elevator
- Property Manager on Site
About The Merion
The Merion is Chicagoland's newest luxury retirement apartment community located in the heart of downtown Evanston. Artfully reborn out of the historic North Shore Hotel, The Merion is redefining retirement lifestyle.
The Merion 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.
Unique Features
- Number of closets varies from 3-7
- Number of closets varies from 4-8
- Laundry Room on Each Floor
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Furnished Units Available
- Package Service
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Doorman
- Concierge
- Furnished Units Available
- Maid Service
- Meal Service
- Guest Apartment
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Clubhouse
- Lounge
- Vintage Building
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Sundeck
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Hardwood Floors
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Tub/Shower
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Range
- Hardwood Floors
- Dining Room
- Walk-In Closets
- Window Coverings
1605-1617 Chicago Ave,
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
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Downtown Evanston | Evanston, IL | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,920 | $1,688 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,382 | $1,879 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,276 | $2,523 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $5,088 | $3,634 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 20 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 6.7 mi |
The Merion is within 20 minutes or 1.1 miles from Northwestern Univ., Evanston. It is also near Loyola University, Lakeshore and Oakton C.C., Skokie Campus.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
345 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
650 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
3,691 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
344 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Evanston include Davis Station, located 0.3 mile from The Merion. The Merion is near Chicago O'Hare International, located 15.6 miles or 29 minutes away, and Chicago Midway International, located 24.9 miles or 38 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi |
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Walk: | 18 min | 0.9 mi |
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Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.8 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.9 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.4 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 29 min | 15.6 mi |
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 38 min | 24.9 mi |
Walkability Near The Merion
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
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 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™
69
/ 100
Traffic
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CalmBusinesses
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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 Merion.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
The Merion has 3 shopping centers within 0.4 mile, which is about a 8-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: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
|
Shakespeare Garden
|
Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
|
Dearborn Observatory
|
Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi |
|
Grosse Point Lighthouse
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 mi |
|
Ladd Arboretum and Evanston Ecology Center
|
Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
The Merion has 5 parks within 1.7 miles, including Merrick Rose Garden, Shakespeare Garden, and Dearborn Observatory.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.9 mi |
The Merion has 3 hospitals within 5.9 miles, the nearest is NorthShore University HealthSystem - Evanston Hospital which is 1.6 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 31 min | 17.2 mi |
The Merion is 17.2 miles and a 31 minute drive from US Military Reservation Elk Grove.
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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.
1605-1617 Chicago Ave
Evanston, IL 60201