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- Dishwasher
- Hardwood floors
- On-site laundry
- Breakfast bar
- Refrigerator
- Snow removal
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205 Custer Ave #1, Evanston, IL 60202, USA|Evanston
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Amenities for 205 Custer Ave #1, Evanston
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor | Natural Gas |
| Window Units |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space | Storage |
Other
| Multi Units | Three Rooms |
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About 205 Custer Ave #1
Sweet deal!
This listing is 26% below the median price for 1 bedroom apartments in Evanston.
Property Status: Active Adorable and affordable! This high first-floor one-bedroom, one-bath apartment with deeded parking included is ready for a new tenant. Abundant windows fill the space with natural light, highlighting the hardwood floors throughout, generous room sizes, and a fully equipped kitchen with a gas range, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and ample counter space with a breakfast bar. The building offers on-site laundry, extra storage, and a large fenced-in green space perfect for gatherings, cookouts, or simply relaxing outdoors. One parking spot is included. Fantastic location within walking distance to St. Francis Hospital, Howard and South Blvd. CTA stations, parks, Jewel, shops, restaurants, coffee houses, and beautiful Lake Michigan beaches. Rent includes heat, water, parking, lawn care, scavenger, and snow removal. Tenant pays only electric and laundry fees per wash/dry. Office Phone: (847) 383-6600 Copyright © 2025 Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 205 Custer Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- More space
- The 1-bedroom is 150 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Evanston |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 60202 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Evanston
1-bedroom apartments at 205 Custer Ave #1 cost about 26% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Chicago.
Median rents as of Sep 13 2025.
Evanston
Chicago
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $2,075 |
| October 2023 | $2,023 |
| November 2023 | $2,050 |
| December 2023 | $2,116 |
| January 2024 | $2,165 |
| February 2024 | $2,174 |
| March 2024 | $2,319 |
| April 2024 | $2,180 |
| May 2024 | $2,248 |
| June 2024 | $2,337 |
| July 2024 | $2,354 |
| August 2024 | $2,210 |
| September 2024 | $2,235 |
| October 2024 | $2,200 |
| November 2024 | $2,118 |
| December 2024 | $1,961 |
| January 2025 | $1,932 |
| February 2025 | $1,991 |
| March 2025 | $2,036 |
| April 2025 | $2,050 |
| May 2025 | $2,040 |
| June 2025 | $2,012 |
| July 2025 | $2,172 |
| August 2025 | $2,064 |
| September 2025 | $1,973 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $1,660 |
| October 2023 | $1,668 |
| November 2023 | $1,650 |
| December 2023 | $1,772 |
| January 2024 | $1,795 |
| February 2024 | $2,132 |
| March 2024 | $2,320 |
| April 2024 | $2,491 |
| May 2024 | $2,571 |
| June 2024 | $2,358 |
| July 2024 | $2,326 |
| August 2024 | $2,018 |
| September 2024 | $2,145 |
| October 2024 | $2,068 |
| November 2024 | $1,942 |
| December 2024 | $1,835 |
| January 2025 | $1,800 |
| February 2025 | $1,690 |
| March 2025 | $1,695 |
| April 2025 | $1,766 |
| May 2025 | $1,797 |
| June 2025 | $1,810 |
| July 2025 | $1,887 |
| August 2025 | $1,830 |
| September 2025 | $1,818 |
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Can I afford to live at 205 Custer Ave #1?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 years ago | $1,000 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $1,000 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 8 years ago | $950 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 10 years ago | $875 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 205 Custer Ave #1
Oakton Elementary School
436 ridge ave
evanston, IL, 60202
K-5Public
B
Joseph E. Hill Education Center
1500 mcdaniel ave
evanston, IL, 60201
PKPublic
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Getting around Evanston near 205 Custer Ave #1
Walking
9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
3/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.
Cycling
6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 205 Custer Ave #1, Evanston
Groceries
8/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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