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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 14% below the median price for 2 bedroom apartments in Evanston.
ZMP102278742 - Step into your next happy place! This bright and cheerful 2-bedroom apartment welcomes you with gorgeous parquet floors and a sun-drenched living roomperfect for relaxing, entertaining, or soaking up those golden-hour vibes. Bonus: a decorative fireplace adds a cozy touch (just waiting to be shown off!).Love to cook? The sleek galley kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a convenient back entranceideal for everything from quick breakfasts to dinner parties. Storage wont be an issue here! Enjoy generously sized closets plus an extra hallway closet for all your linens and extras. Why youll love it: Just a few blocks from the lake Bright, airy living space with large windows Charming details throughout Flexible second bedroom with French doorsperfect as a home office, guest room, or creative space Features: Heat included Hardwood/parquet flooring Stainless steel appliances Granite countertops Decorative fireplace Ample closet space Enjoy a great location close to the lake, with easy access to neighborhood amenities, dining, and transportation. Move-In Details:$850 move-in fee (no security deposit)Pet 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
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 100 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Fireplace
- Upgraded in-unit features
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
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 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
- 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 | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Evanston
2-bedroom apartments at 524 Michigan Ave cost about 14% 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 524 Michigan Ave?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last month | $2,050 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| Last month | $2,050 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year 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
At least one supermarket within a 10-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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