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Pet Friendly
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540 Hinman Ave #7, Evanston, IL 60202, USA|Evanston
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Property Overview
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Things you’ll love
More space- Less expensive
- Balcony
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 540 Hinman Ave #7, Evanston
Apartment Amenities
| Balcony | Baseboard |
| Freezer | Hardwood Floor |
| High Ceilings | Washer/Dryer Hookups |
| Water |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Garbage Disposal |
| In-Unit Laundry | Microwave |
| Range/Oven | Refrigerator |
Tech
| Cable Ready | Wired For Internet |
Building
| Cats OK | Controlled Building |
| Dogs OK | Intercom |
| Security Cameras | Sewage |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking | Fenced Yard |
| Lawn | Off-Street Parking |
| Outdoor Space | Storage |
Neighborhood
| Near Parks |
Other
| Designated Space |
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Policies and fees
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Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Parking Policy
Assigned Parking
Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 6+ months |
|---|
About 540 Hinman Ave #7
Sweet deal!
This listing is 24% below the median price for 3 bedroom apartments in Evanston.
Property Id: 398760 Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath loft apartment with open floor layout and hardwood floors throughout. Featuring newly remodeled kitchen with separate filtered cold and hot water faucet, high ceilings with storage loft upstairs, semi-private balcony area, new fans and light fixtures. Adjacent to the Vera Megowen park/playground on one side and sunrise (east) view of Hinman Ave on another side. Assigned parking available for an additional fee. Featuring overall Walk Score of 74 and Bike Score of 89. Trader Joe's, Jewel and Whole Foods are a few blocks away and so are several restaurants and bars. CTA South Blvd purple line train stop is 3 minute walk, Metra Main stop is a 5 minute walk, Lake Michigan South Ave beach is a 10 minute walk. Small dogs and cats are welcome. Place feels and lives like a house!
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 540 Hinman Ave #7 compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 3-bedroom is 100 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Less expensive
- The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Balcony
- Easy access to the outdoors
- Extra storage
- In-unit features
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this property
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 0.7 miles away
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1.7 miles away
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 miles away
- Distance from transit
- More than 4.2 miles from public transportation
- Distance from grocery stores
- The nearest grocery store is 4.5 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Evanston |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 60202 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Evanston
3-bedroom apartments at 540 Hinman Ave #7 cost about 24% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Chicago.
Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
Evanston
Chicago
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $2,921 |
| December 2024 | $2,891 |
| January 2025 | $2,880 |
| February 2025 | $2,917 |
| March 2025 | $2,888 |
| April 2025 | $2,911 |
| May 2025 | $2,944 |
| June 2025 | $2,961 |
| July 2025 | $2,986 |
| August 2025 | $2,854 |
| September 2025 | $2,699 |
| October 2025 | $2,650 |
| November 2025 | $2,839 |
| December 2025 | $2,640 |
| January 2026 | $2,649 |
| February 2026 | $2,751 |
| March 2026 | $2,932 |
| April 2026 | $2,985 |
| May 2026 | $3,000 |
| June 2026 | $3,024 |
| July 2026 | $2,967 |
| August 2026 | $2,889 |
| September 2026 | $2,832 |
| October 2026 | $2,796 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $3,566 |
| December 2024 | $3,850 |
| January 2025 | $4,027 |
| February 2025 | $3,992 |
| March 2025 | $3,419 |
| April 2025 | $3,336 |
| May 2025 | $3,292 |
| June 2025 | $3,035 |
| July 2025 | $3,339 |
| August 2025 | $3,153 |
| September 2025 | $2,995 |
| October 2025 | $2,921 |
| November 2025 | $2,986 |
| December 2025 | $2,995 |
| January 2026 | $2,982 |
| February 2026 | $3,211 |
| March 2026 | $3,342 |
| April 2026 | $3,348 |
| May 2026 | $3,291 |
| June 2026 | $3,235 |
| July 2026 | $3,203 |
| August 2026 | $3,046 |
| September 2026 | $3,401 |
| October 2026 | $3,279 |
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Can I afford to live at 540 Hinman Ave #7?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 540 Hinman Ave #7
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
Getting around Evanston near 540 Hinman Ave #7
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
5/10
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 540 Hinman Ave #7, Evanston
Groceries
9/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
8/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
8/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Restaurants
8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 20-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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