Listed 3 Days Ago
Highlights
Pet Friendly
- French doors
- Stainless steel appliances
- Heat included
- Large windows
- Granite countertops
- Good size closets
Location
524 Michigan Ave #1S, Evanston, IL 60202, USA|Evanston
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Property Overview
French doors, large windows, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances give the home a bright, polished feel, while heat included and good-size closets add everyday convenience. The layout and finishes offer a comfortable balance of style and practicality.
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
Less expensive- More space
- Fireplace
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 524 Michigan Ave #1S, Evanston
Apartment Amenities
| Fireplace |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Grounds
| Storage |
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Policies and fees
Applicants
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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 524 Michigan Ave #1S
Sweet deal!
This listing is 22% below the median price for 2 bedroom apartments in Evanston.
Bright and sunny 2 bedroom apartment available July 1! Welcome home and step inside. Enter into the living room where you'll be met with beautiful parquet flooring. The living room has large windows allowing plenty of natural light to flow through the space and a decorative fireplace (currently behind a couch). The galley kitchen to the right has stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a 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 (max of 2). Additional pet rent of $25/month/pet and a move fee of $850 in lieu of a security deposit.- HEAT INCLUDED- The second bedroom has French doors and could also work 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 524 Michigan Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 100 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Fireplace
- Upgraded in-unit features available
- 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 #1S cost about 22% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Chicago.
Median rents as of Aug 22 2026.
Evanston
Chicago
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2026 | $2,507 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2026 | $2,309 |
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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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This month | $1,900 | 2 bed | 0 bath | ||
| 3 months ago | $2,050 | 2 bed | 0 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $1,635 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $1,575 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $1,450 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $1,450 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 8 years ago | $1,425 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 8 years ago | $1,475 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 8 years ago | $1,425 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 524 Michigan Ave #1S
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 #1S
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 #1S, 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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