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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Dishwasher
- Heat included
- Large windows
- Good size closets
Location
520 Michigan Ave #1W, Evanston, IL 60202, USA|Evanston
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Property Overview
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Things you’ll love
Less expensive- Fireplace
- Images Available
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 520 Michigan Ave #1W, Evanston
Features
| Fireplace |
Appliances
| Dishwasher |
Community
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
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
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 520 Michigan Ave #1W
Sweet deal!
This listing is 21% below the median price for 2 bedroom apartments in Evanston.
Welcome home! Step inside and check out that cool decorative fireplace and beautiful parquet flooring. The living room has large windows allowing plenty of natural light to flow through the space. The separate kitchen has a dishwasher and back entrance/exit. The closets are a good size and there's an additional closet in the hallway for linens or storage. This privately owned, charming 2 bedroom is just a few blocks from the lake. Pets under 25lb are welcome. Additional pet rent of $25/month/pet and a move COST of- $650 in lieu of a security deposit.- HEAT INCLUDED- The second bedroom has a smaller footprint and works well as an office, kids room, guest space, etc.
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 520 Michigan Ave #1W compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Fireplace
- Upgraded in-unit features
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away
- No laundry facilities available
- This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers
Address details
| Neighborhood | Evanston |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 60202 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in Evanston
2-bedroom apartments at 520 Michigan Ave #1W cost about 21% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Chicago.
Median rents as of Jul 25 2026.
Evanston
Chicago
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $2,695 |
| 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 | $2,574 |
| June 2026 | $2,595 |
| July 2026 | $2,536 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $2,594 |
| 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 | $2,335 |
| June 2026 | $2,296 |
| July 2026 | $2,376 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 520 Michigan Ave #1W
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
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Getting around Evanston near 520 Michigan Ave #1W
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 520 Michigan Ave #1W, Evanston
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
4/10
At least one high school within a 30-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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