Updated 38 Minutes Ago
Highlights
Zero Deposit
- French doors
- Stainless steel appliances
- Heat included
- Large windows
- Granite countertops
- Ample closet space
Location
524 Michigan Ave, Evanston, IL 60202, USA|Evanston
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Amenities for 524 Michigan Ave, Evanston
Apartment Amenities
| Fireplace | Hardwood Floor |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space | Storage |
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| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 524 Michigan Ave
Sweet deal!
This listing is 23% below the median price for 2 bedroom apartments in Evanston.
ZMP105059033 - Two blocks from South Boulevard Beach, with Baker Park on your block and the Purple Line a six-minute walk, this sunny corner two-bedroom sits in the quietest pocket of South Evanston\'s lakefront neighborhood. Light pours in from two exposures onto original parquet floors. Kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite counter and its own back entrance. The second bedroom\'s French doors make it a natural home office or guest room. Generous closets plus a hallway linen closet, with a private storage locker, bike room and laundry in the building.Heat, water, landscaping, snow and garbage removal are all included, the owner covers the association fees. The building is meticulously kept by a resident owners\' board, a welcoming courtyard community on a quiet, tree-lined street where neighbors stay for years. South Boulevard Purple Line station is a 6 min walk away, rush-hour express to the Loop, downtown Downtown Evanston in under ten minutes. Main Street Metra (23 minutes to Ogilvie), the Main-Dempster Mile\'s cafs and restaurants, Trader Joe\'s and St. Francis Hospital are all close. Lincoln Elementary and Nichols Middle attendance area. Easy street parking. Two pets under 25 lb welcome ($25/mo each). No security deposit. $650 one-time move-in fee, reduced 50% for qualified applicants who move in by September 30, 2026. Available now. Move-In Details:$650 move-in fee (no security deposit)reduced 50% for qualified applicants who move in by September 30, 2026Pet Policy:Up to 2 pets allowed (under 25 lbs)$25/month per pet
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 524 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60202, USA 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
- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 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
2-bedroom apartments at 524 Michigan Ave cost about 23% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Chicago.
Median rents as of Sep 5 2026.
Evanston
Chicago
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $2,722 |
| 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 |
| August 2026 | $2,512 |
| September 2026 | $2,550 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $2,495 |
| 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 |
| August 2026 | $2,307 |
| September 2026 | $2,304 |
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Can I afford to live at 524 Michigan Ave?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$71,400/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $71,400 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,785.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This month | $1,800 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| Last month | $1,850 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 months ago | $2,050 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 months ago | $2,050 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $900 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 524 Michigan 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
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Getting around Evanston near 524 Michigan Ave
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 524 Michigan Ave, Evanston
Groceries
8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
7/10
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 short drive, including some within walking distance
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
7/10
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance
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