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Highlights
- Quartz countertops
- Upgraded appliances
- Large bedrooms
- Large new kitchen
- On-site storage & laundry
- Adjoining dining room
Location
231 Ridge Ave #2, Evanston, IL 60202, USA|Evanston
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Property Overview
Featuring quartz countertops and upgraded appliances, this residence includes large bedrooms and a spacious new kitchen, enhancing modern living. The adjoining dining room adds versatility for entertaining, while on-site storage and laundry facilities provide convenience. Great for those seeking comfort and functionality while enjoying a well-appointed living space.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
More space- Less expensive
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 231 Ridge Ave #2, Evanston
Building
| Cats OK |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 231 Ridge Ave #2
Sweet deal!
This listing is 23% below the median price for 1 bedroom apartments in Evanston.
Home sweet home! Welcome to this spacious and bright one bedroom unit with large new kitchen, upgraded appliances, quartz countertops, adjoining dining room, large bedrooms with wall to wall mirrored closets, newly refinished hardwood walnut floors, new windows. On-site storage & laundry. Cats and dogs less than 35 lbs welcome (limited to 2 pets) with a $100 non-refundable pet fee (per pet) and $15/month pet rent (per pet). $500 administrative fee applies in lieu of a security deposit. Parking depending on availability at the time of application. Enjoy easy access to shopping, Northwestern University, the lakefront, public transportation, Ascension Saint Francis Hospital and so much more!. ***Pictures may be of a similar unit*** - Presented by Fulton Grace Realty
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 231 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60202, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 1-bedroom is 100 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 0.5 mile away
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
Address details
| Neighborhood | Evanston |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 60202 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Evanston
1-bedroom apartments at 231 Ridge Ave #2 cost about 23% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Chicago.
Median rents as of Nov 8 2025.
Evanston
Chicago
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $2,069 |
| 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 | $1,986 |
| October 2025 | $1,940 |
| November 2025 | $1,922 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,835 |
| October 2025 | $1,778 |
| November 2025 | $1,750 |
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Can I afford to live at 231 Ridge Ave #2?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$54,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $54,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,350.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 years ago | $1,295 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,295 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $1,550 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $1,250 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $1,195 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $1,195 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $1,195 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $1,350 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $1,050 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 231 Ridge Ave #2
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 231 Ridge Ave #2
Walking
8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
4/10
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 231 Ridge Ave #2, Evanston
Groceries
6/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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