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227 Custer Ave, Evanston, IL 60202, USA|Evanston
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| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 227 Custer Ave
Sweet deal!
This listing is 29% below the median price for 1 bedroom apartments in Evanston.
ZMP105859804 - Beautiful 1 bedroom. This apartment is close to CTA red and purple line, busses are few blocks away. 3 mins drive to Evanston beach. 25 mins train ride to downtown Chicago. Close to NorthWestern University and Loyola. Heat is paid by landlord. move in fee $350/adult , no security deposit. (PHOTOS OF SIMILAR UNIT)
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 227 Custer Ave, Chicago, IL 60202, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this property
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 0.7 miles away
- Distance from transit
- More than 3.7 miles from public transportation
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1.5 miles away
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
- No laundry facilities available
- This property doesn't offer on-site washers and dryers
Address details
| Neighborhood | Evanston |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 60202 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Evanston
1-bedroom apartments at 227 Custer Ave cost about 29% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Chicago.
Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
Evanston
Chicago
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,986 |
| October 2025 | $1,940 |
| November 2025 | $1,952 |
| December 2025 | $1,950 |
| January 2026 | $1,997 |
| February 2026 | $2,041 |
| March 2026 | $2,232 |
| April 2026 | $2,219 |
| May 2026 | $2,257 |
| June 2026 | $2,198 |
| July 2026 | $2,192 |
| August 2026 | $2,189 |
| September 2026 | $2,195 |
| October 2026 | $2,278 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,835 |
| October 2025 | $1,778 |
| November 2025 | $1,750 |
| December 2025 | $1,750 |
| January 2026 | $1,750 |
| February 2026 | $1,728 |
| March 2026 | $1,840 |
| April 2026 | $1,799 |
| May 2026 | $1,936 |
| June 2026 | $1,972 |
| July 2026 | $1,891 |
| August 2026 | $1,841 |
| September 2026 | $1,795 |
| October 2026 | $1,750 |
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Can I afford to live at 227 Custer Ave?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$50,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $50,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,250.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This month | $1,250 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 8 months ago | $1,200 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $1,200 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $1,200 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $1,200 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $1,200 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 227 Custer Ave
Lincoln Elementary School
910 forest ave
evanston, IL, 60202
K-5Public
A
Baby Toddler Nursery
2200 main st
evanston, IL, 60202
PKPublic
Joseph E. Hill Education Center
1500 mcdaniel ave
evanston, IL, 60201
PKPublic
East Prairie Elementary School
7616 e prairie rd
skokie, IL, 60076
PK, K-8Public
A
Albany Park Community Center
5101 n kimball ave 1
chicago, IL, 60625
PKPublic
Getting around Evanston near 227 Custer Ave
Walking
8/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
4/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
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 227 Custer Ave, Evanston
Groceries
8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
8/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes
7/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Restaurants
8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
8/10
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance
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227 Custer Ave, Chicago, IL
227 Custer Ave Chicago, IL
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1 Bed
1 Bath
$1,200
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