Located at 1640 Chicago Ave in Evanston, Illinois, this single-floor communal amenity space blends contemporary industrial design with inviting, functional interiors. The open-plan layout is anchored by warm hardwood flooring and an exposed ceiling system that reveals structural elements, ductwork, and recessed lighting, lending the space an urban, loft-inspired aesthetic. The kitchen area is outfitted with sleek, muted blue cabinetry, white subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances including a built-in microwave and warming drawer, and a undermount sink. Open shelving displays decorative greenery and accent pieces, adding life and visual interest to the space. The main lounge and collaborative area features a variety of seating configurations — from round café tables with modern chairs to high bar-top counters with metal wire stools — accommodating both casual gatherings and focused work sessions. A bold teal accent wall with the phrase "Good Vibes Only" and banquette-style seating creates a lively social hub, while floor-to-ceiling windows flood the space with natural light and frame sweeping views of the Evanston skyline and Lake Michigan. A dedicated lounge nook offers a more intimate setting, complete with a plush sofa, accent chairs, a wall-mounted flat-screen TV, and a sleek linear fireplace, all framed by sheer drapes and expansive windows that further enhance the airy, elevated atmosphere.
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Monthly Rent
$2,238 - $4,064
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Bedrooms
Studio - 3 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2.5 ba
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Square Feet
514 - 1,573 sq ft
Whatever you do, make it yours. The Park Evanston has stylish, open amenity areas—including a huge fitness center, pet spa, and an impressive rooftop pool deck with built in grills—that fit your active, modern lifestyle. Plus, the newly renovated apartments are designed with your style in mind. With an unbeatable location that places everything within steps, The Park Evanston is downtown Evanston done right.
Highlights
- Top Rated by Renters
- Walker's Paradise
- Pet Washing Station
- Pool
- Walk-In Closets
- Sundeck
- Gated
- Property Manager on Site
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit 0205price $2,238square feet 514availibility Now
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Unit 0510price $2,443square feet 536availibility Now
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Unit 1310price $2,597square feet 536availibility Now
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Unit 1510price $2,683square feet 536availibility Oct 7
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Unit 0603price $2,477square feet 540availibility Now
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Unit 0803price $2,501square feet 540availibility Now
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Unit 0703price $2,514square feet 540availibility Now
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Unit 0201price $2,744square feet 589availibility Now
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Unit 0203price $2,854square feet 763availibility Now
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Unit 0303price $2,947square feet 766availibility Aug 29
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Unit 1602price $3,574square feet 1,094availibility Now
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Unit 0211price $2,900square feet 791availibility Sep 10
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Unit 0405price $2,822square feet 686availibility Sep 11
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Unit 0807price $2,988square feet 742availibility Sep 24
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Unit 0507price $2,759square feet 742availibility Oct 25
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Unit 2204price $3,044square feet 763availibility Oct 7
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Unit 0409price $2,749square feet 704availibility Oct 8
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Unit 2304price $2,924square feet 592availibility Oct 8
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Unit 0401price $3,819square feet 1,088availibility Oct 7
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Unit 0312price $3,924square feet 1,140availibility Oct 7
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Unit 1906price $4,064square feet 1,121availibility Oct 20
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Unit 0308price $3,819square feet 1,138availibility Oct 29
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Unit 0205price $2,238square feet 514availibility Now
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Unit 0510price $2,443square feet 536availibility Now
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Unit 1310price $2,597square feet 536availibility Now
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Unit 1510price $2,683square feet 536availibility Oct 7
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Unit 0603price $2,477square feet 540availibility Now
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Unit 0803price $2,501square feet 540availibility Now
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Unit 0703price $2,514square feet 540availibility Now
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Unit 0201price $2,744square feet 589availibility Now
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Unit 0203price $2,854square feet 763availibility Now
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Unit 0303price $2,947square feet 766availibility Aug 29
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Unit 1602price $3,574square feet 1,094availibility Now
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Unit 0211price $2,900square feet 791availibility Sep 10
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Unit 0405price $2,822square feet 686availibility Sep 11
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Unit 0807price $2,988square feet 742availibility Sep 24
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Unit 0507price $2,759square feet 742availibility Oct 25
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Unit 2204price $3,044square feet 763availibility Oct 7
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Unit 0409price $2,749square feet 704availibility Oct 8
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Unit 2304price $2,924square feet 592availibility Oct 8
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Unit 0401price $3,819square feet 1,088availibility Oct 7
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Unit 0312price $3,924square feet 1,140availibility Oct 7
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Unit 1906price $4,064square feet 1,121availibility Oct 20
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Unit 0308price $3,819square feet 1,138availibility Oct 29
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.
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One-Time Basics
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Due at Application
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Application Fee Per ApplicantCharged per applicant.$60
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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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Dogs
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Dog FeeMax of 2. Charged per pet.$500
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Dog RentCharged per pet.$15 / mo
75 lbs. Weight LimitRestrictions:No breed restrictions.Read More Read LessComments -
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Cats
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Cat FeeMax of 2. Charged per pet.$250
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Cat RentCharged per pet.$10 / mo
75 lbs. Weight LimitRestrictions:Comments -
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Other
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Garage Lot
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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.$30 / 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.
Details
Property Information
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Built in 1997
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283 units/24 stories
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About The Park Evanston
Whatever you do, make it yours. The Park Evanston has stylish, open amenity areas—including a huge fitness center, pet spa, and an impressive rooftop pool deck with built in grills—that fit your active, modern lifestyle. Plus, the newly renovated apartments are designed with your style in mind. With an unbeatable location that places everything within steps, The Park Evanston is downtown Evanston done right.
The Park Evanston 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
- Cable & Internet ready
- Central heating & air conditioning
- Floor-to-ceiling windows in select apartments
- On-site bike storage
- On-site dry cleaning services
- Plush carpeted bedrooms
- Soft close cabinets
- Stackable washer & dryer in select units
- Vinyl hardwood flooring
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Concierge
- Package Service
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Concierge
- 24 Hour Access
- Pet Washing Station
- Conference Rooms
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Gated
- Sundeck
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Walk-In Closets
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Microwave
- Quartz Countertops
- Recreation Room
- Walk-In Closets
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 EvanstonCompare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Downtown Evanston | Evanston, IL | |
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| Studio | $1,957 | $1,720 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,440 | $1,949 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,338 | $2,592 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $4,790 | $3,571 |
- Package Service
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Concierge
- 24 Hour Access
- Pet Washing Station
- Conference Rooms
- Gated
- Sundeck
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Cable & Internet ready
- Central heating & air conditioning
- Floor-to-ceiling windows in select apartments
- On-site bike storage
- On-site dry cleaning services
- Plush carpeted bedrooms
- Soft close cabinets
- Stackable washer & dryer in select units
- Vinyl hardwood flooring
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Microwave
- Quartz Countertops
- Recreation Room
- Walk-In Closets
| 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 | ||
| Walk: | 20 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 6.8 mi |
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Transportation options available in Evanston include Davis Station, located 0.3 mile from The Park Evanston. The Park Evanston is near Chicago O'Hare International, located 15.7 miles or 29 minutes away, and Chicago Midway International, located 24.9 miles or 38 minutes away.
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 18 min | 0.9 mi |
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Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 29 min | 15.7 mi |
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 38 min | 24.9 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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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 1 min | 0.1 mi | |
| Walk: | 2 min | 0.1 mi | |
| Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Merrick Rose Garden
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Shakespeare Garden
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Dearborn Observatory
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi |
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Grosse Point Lighthouse
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.3 mi |
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Ladd Arboretum and Evanston Ecology Center
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 6.0 mi |
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 32 min | 17.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 34 min | 24.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 59 min | 37.4 mi |
The Park Evanston Photos
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The Park Evanston 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.
Parking is available at The Park Evanston. Fees may apply depending on the type of parking offered. Contact this property for details.
The Park Evanston has studios to three-bedrooms with rent ranges from $2,238/mo. to $4,064/mo.
Yes, The Park Evanston 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 $2,238 for a studio, you would need to earn about $89,520 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.
The Park Evanston is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.
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1630 Chicago Ave
Evanston, IL 60201