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550 Elmwood Ave #1, Evanston, IL 60202, USA|Evanston
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Property Overview
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Things you’ll love
Less expensive- Images available
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 550 Elmwood Ave #1, Evanston
Apartment Amenities
| Balcony | Hardwood Floor |
| Radiator Heat |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space |
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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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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 550 Elmwood Ave #1
Spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment at 550 Elmwood Ave #1 in Evanston. This oversized first-floor unit offers a comfortable layout with wood floors throughout, abundant natural light, and generous room sizes, including a king-sized bedroom. Enjoy added outdoor space with a balcony and strong monthly value with heat, water, and sewer included in the rent. The building is pet friendly and offers shared laundry access, with easy street parking nearby. Located in a convenient southeast Evanston location near Main/Dempster shopping, restaurants, coffee shops, parks, public transportation, Lake Michigan, Northwestern-area access, and everyday conveniences. Apartment Features: 2 bedrooms / 1 bathroom Oversized layout First-floor unit Heat, water & sewer included Wood floors throughout Balcony Abundant natural light King-sized bedroom Shared laundry Pet friendly - 35lb Max weight Easy street parking Applicant Requirements: Minimum 650 credit score Monthly income must be at least 3x the rent
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 550 Elmwood Ave #1 compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1.5 miles away
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
Address details
| Neighborhood | Evanston |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 60202 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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2-bedroom apartments at 550 Elmwood Ave #1 cost about 22% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Chicago.
Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
Evanston
Chicago
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $2,599 |
| 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 | $2,518 |
| October 2026 | $2,667 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $2,266 |
| 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 | $2,351 |
| October 2026 | $2,373 |
Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 4 months ago | $1,825 |
Schools near 550 Elmwood Ave #1
Oakton Elementary School
436 ridge ave
evanston, IL, 60202
K-5Public
B
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
Neighborhood
Evanston | Chicago, IL
Getting around Evanston near 550 Elmwood Ave #1
Walking
8/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
4/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.
Cycling
7/10
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 550 Elmwood Ave #1, Evanston
Groceries
8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
8/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
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 few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 15-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
Explore the area around 550 Elmwood Ave #1
JD Mill Natural Foods
635 Chicago Ave
Evanston Main Foods
835 Main St
Paulina Super Market Inc
7622 N Paulina St
Jewel-Osco
1128 Chicago Ave
Trader Joe's
1211 Chicago Ave
Key Club Cleaners
433 Asbury Ave
Marie Parie Boutique
508 Main St
Junior League of Evanston
920 Chicago Ave
Exclusive Boutique Inc
2051 W Howard St
Offical Zay 18
828 Florence Ave
Dollop Coffee & the Hoosier Mama Pie Company
749 Chicago Ave
Reprise Coffee Roasters
710 Main St
Dunkin'
7578 N Western Ave
Dunkin'
7553 N Paulina St
Starbucks
1763 W Howard St
Fire House Grill
750 Chicago Ave
Sketchbook Brewing Co
821 Chicago Ave
Ward Eight
629 Howard St
Everybody's Place to Drink
2335 W Howard St
Candlelite Chicago
7452 N Western Ave
Sweet Temptations Bake Shop
607 Howard St
Village Farmsta Village Farmstand
810 Dempster St
Bagel Art Cafe
615 Dempster St
Homestead Meats
1305 Chicago Ave
Noir Dg+B+Ne Chocolat Et P+Tisserie
1309 Chicago Ave
Ridgeville Park
Sargent Park
Barton Park
Reba Park
Playground
Hunan Spring
635 Chicago Ave
YoFresh Cafe
635 Chicago Ave
Little Beans Cafe & Playspace
430 Asbury Ave
Fire House Grill
750 Chicago Ave
Dollop Coffee & the Hoosier Mama Pie Company
749 Chicago Ave
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