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Highlights
- Quartz countertops
- On-site storage & laundry
- Easy access
Location
243 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60202, USA|Evanston
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Amenities for 243 Ridge Ave, Evanston
Features
| Hardwood Floor |
Community
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Storage |
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
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Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 243 Ridge Ave
Sweet deal!
This listing is 25% below the median price for 2 bedroom apartments in Evanston.
ZMP102205211 - Home sweet home! Welcome to this spacious and bright 2 bed/1bath unit with brand new large eat-in kitchen, new SS appliances, quartz countertops, two large bedrooms with wall-to- wall mirrored closets, newly refinished hardwood walnut floors, new windows. On-site storage & laundry. Cats 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! **This unit is income restricted****Photos may be of similar unit** - Presented by Fulton Grace
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 243 Ridge Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 300 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
Address details
| Neighborhood | Evanston |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 60202 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in Evanston
2-bedroom apartments at 243 Ridge Ave cost about 25% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Chicago.
Median rents as of May 9 2026.
Evanston
Chicago
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $2,695 |
| June 2024 | $2,764 |
| July 2024 | $2,862 |
| August 2024 | $2,702 |
| September 2024 | $2,706 |
| October 2024 | $2,704 |
| November 2024 | $2,621 |
| December 2024 | $2,508 |
| January 2025 | $2,470 |
| February 2025 | $2,498 |
| March 2025 | $2,508 |
| April 2025 | $2,495 |
| May 2025 | $2,498 |
| June 2025 | $2,498 |
| July 2025 | $2,550 |
| August 2025 | $2,491 |
| September 2025 | $2,419 |
| October 2025 | $2,402 |
| November 2025 | $2,428 |
| December 2025 | $2,348 |
| January 2026 | $2,436 |
| February 2026 | $2,425 |
| March 2026 | $2,537 |
| April 2026 | $2,503 |
| May 2026 | $2,550 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $2,595 |
| June 2024 | $2,596 |
| July 2024 | $2,595 |
| August 2024 | $2,584 |
| September 2024 | $2,507 |
| October 2024 | $2,495 |
| November 2024 | $2,320 |
| December 2024 | $2,180 |
| January 2025 | $2,182 |
| February 2025 | $2,295 |
| March 2025 | $2,310 |
| April 2025 | $2,400 |
| May 2025 | $2,330 |
| June 2025 | $2,398 |
| July 2025 | $2,401 |
| August 2025 | $2,488 |
| September 2025 | $2,475 |
| October 2025 | $2,418 |
| November 2025 | $2,286 |
| December 2025 | $2,295 |
| January 2026 | $2,264 |
| February 2026 | $2,271 |
| March 2026 | $2,452 |
| April 2026 | $2,226 |
| May 2026 | $2,345 |
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Can I afford to live at 243 Ridge Ave?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$71,800/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $71,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,795.
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Schools near 243 Ridge Ave
Oakton Elementary School
436 ridge ave
evanston, IL, 60202
K-5Public
B
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
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Getting around Evanston near 243 Ridge Ave
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 243 Ridge Ave, 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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Exclusive Boutique Inc
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Opal Boutique
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Key Club Cleaners
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Ross Dress For Less
7564 N Western Ave
Discovery Clothing
7548 N Western Ave
Dunkin'
7578 N Western Ave
Starbucks
1763 W Howard St
Dunkin'
7553 N Paulina St
Dollop Coffee & the Hoosier Mama Pie Company
749 Chicago Ave
Starbucks
7137 N Western Ave
Ward Eight
629 Howard St
Everybody's Place to Drink
2335 W Howard St
Candlelite Chicago
7452 N Western Ave
Mark II Lounge
7436 N Western Ave
Mullen's
7301 N Western Ave
Sweet Temptations Bake Shop
607 Howard St
Caribbean American Baking Co
1539 W Howard St
Jr Dessert Bakery
2841 W Howard St
La Azteca Produce
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955 Howard St
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