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Highlights
- On-site laundry
- Outside courtyard
- High speed internet options
- Close proximity to restaurants and shops
Location
537 Custer Ave #1, Evanston, IL 60202, USA|Evanston
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Property Overview
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
More space- Extra Storage
- Images available
Great for
Work-from-home
Amenities for 537 Custer Ave #1, Evanston
Features
| 2 Floors | Central Air |
| Natural Gas |
Community
| Business Center | Exterior Type: Brick |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space | Three Parking Spaces |
Other
| Two Rooms |
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About 537 Custer Ave #1
Property Status: Active Custer Street Lofts is zoned MU which allows for great flexibility in use. Designed for live/work, the space has full kitchen and bath, outside courtyard, multiple windows for natural light. Additionally, the space includes tenant-exclusive off-street parking and on-site laundry. Tenant pays only gas and electric which is individually metered. Building has high speed internet options. This is a small loft building of 8,000 SF plus interior courtyard. Located in southeast Evanston, Chicago-Main business district, this is an easy walk to el (2 blocks) metra (4 blocks) and a plethora of restaurants and shops. The lakefront is less than 1/2 mile due east. Office Phone: (847) 513-2819 Copyright © 2026 Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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 537 Custer Ave #1 compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- Studio is 425 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Extra Storage
- Upgraded in-unit features
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Outdoor space
- One or more rentals here have easy access to the outdoors
- Walk-in closet
- Rentals here may include more closet space than average
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 0.3 mile away
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
- Pet restrictions
- Pets aren't allowed at this location.
Address details
| Neighborhood | Evanston |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 60202 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in Evanston
studio apartments at 537 Custer Ave #1 cost about 4% more than the average rent price for studio apartments in Chicago.
Median rents as of Apr 11 2026.
Evanston
Chicago
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $1,675 |
| May 2024 | $1,751 |
| June 2024 | $1,764 |
| July 2024 | $1,931 |
| August 2024 | $1,691 |
| September 2024 | $1,682 |
| October 2024 | $1,630 |
| November 2024 | $1,568 |
| December 2024 | $1,501 |
| January 2025 | $1,483 |
| February 2025 | $1,495 |
| March 2025 | $1,520 |
| April 2025 | $1,512 |
| May 2025 | $1,502 |
| June 2025 | $1,531 |
| July 2025 | $1,580 |
| August 2025 | $1,516 |
| September 2025 | $1,473 |
| October 2025 | $1,495 |
| November 2025 | $1,520 |
| December 2025 | $1,495 |
| January 2026 | $1,496 |
| February 2026 | $1,516 |
| March 2026 | $1,657 |
| April 2026 | $1,627 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $2,300 |
| May 2024 | $2,295 |
| June 2024 | $2,282 |
| July 2024 | $2,294 |
| August 2024 | $1,675 |
| September 2024 | $2,134 |
| October 2024 | $2,131 |
| November 2024 | $1,805 |
| December 2024 | $1,620 |
| January 2025 | $1,382 |
| February 2025 | $1,488 |
| March 2025 | $1,505 |
| April 2025 | $1,514 |
| May 2025 | $1,527 |
| June 2025 | $1,451 |
| July 2025 | $1,415 |
| August 2025 | $1,415 |
| September 2025 | $1,739 |
| October 2025 | $2,172 |
| November 2025 | $1,975 |
| December 2025 | $1,969 |
| January 2026 | $2,031 |
| February 2026 | $2,031 |
| March 2026 | $2,099 |
| April 2026 | $1,974 |
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StudioRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 537 Custer Ave #1
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 537 Custer Ave #1
Walking
6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
4/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
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 537 Custer Ave #1, Evanston
Groceries
8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
7/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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