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Highlights
- Hardwood floors
- Central heat
- Cable-ready
- Vintage building
- Laundry on-site
- Living room
Location
550 Custer Ave, Evanston, IL 60202, USA|Evanston
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Floor plans
| 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 1 bed | 1 bath | $1,350 /mo | 1 unit available | Large 1-Bedroom, 1-Bath apartment available for rent in Southeast Evanston. Top floor unit with the most sunlight !!! Vintage building with garages, $60/month additional, when available and within walking distance to South Blvd "L" and Main Street Metra stations, stores, restaurants, and Lake Michigan beaches. Living Room Dining room Refrigerator, Range and Microwave Central heat Office area Hardwood floors Cable-ready Laundry on-site Near Lake Michigan Rent includes heat, cold and hot water. Tenant pays for electricity and natural cooking gas. Photos are representative of apartments in the building and do not represent any specific unit. We require a $250 move-in fee and a $50 non-refundable application fee per adult at the time of application. To schedule a showing, please contact Daniel Z at 847-714-7807 |
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Amenities for 289- *Custer & Seward Building*
Apartment Amenities
| Central Heat | Hardwood Floor |
| Heating | Water |
Appliances
| Oven | Oven/Range |
| Range | Refrigerator |
Building
| Cats OK | Onsite Laundry |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Dog policy
| Not Allowed | Â |
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Cat policy
| Allowed | Â |
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| Limit | 1 |
1 pet maximum.
Building details
Property details
| Units | 14 |
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About 289- *Custer & Seward Building*
Large 1-Bedroom, 1-Bath apartment available for rent in Southeast Evanston. Top floor unit with the most sunlight !!! Vintage building with garages, $60/month additional, when available and within walking distance to South Blvd "L" and Main Street Metra stations, stores, restaurants, and Lake Michigan beaches. Living Room Dining room Refrigerator, Range and Microwave Central heat Office area Hardwood floors Cable-ready Laundry on-site Near Lake Michigan Rent includes heat, cold and hot water. Tenant pays for electricity and natural cooking gas. Photos are representative of apartments in the building and do not represent any specific unit. We require a $250 move-in fee and a $50 non-refundable application fee per adult at the time of application. To schedule a showing, please contact Daniel Z at 847-714-7807
289- *Custer & Seward Building* is great for:
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 289- *Custer & Seward Building* compares to other nearby properties.
Considerations
- No laundry facilities available
- This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers
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Rent trends in Evanston
1-bedroom apartments at 289- *Custer & Seward Building* cost about 25% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Evanston.
Median rents as of Sep 6 2025.
Evanston
Chicago
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $1,523 |
| October 2023 | $1,502 |
| November 2023 | $1,507 |
| December 2023 | $1,565 |
| January 2024 | $1,595 |
| February 2024 | $1,627 |
| March 2024 | $1,926 |
| April 2024 | $1,745 |
| 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 | $1,450 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $2,041 |
| October 2023 | $1,953 |
| November 2023 | $1,941 |
| December 2023 | $2,243 |
| January 2024 | $2,259 |
| February 2024 | $2,307 |
| March 2024 | $2,296 |
| April 2024 | $2,297 |
| 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 | $1,430 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 289- *Custer & Seward Building*
Lincoln Elementary School
910 forest ave
evanston, IL, 60202
K-5Public
A
Joseph E. Hill Education Center
1500 mcdaniel ave
evanston, IL, 60201
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Getting around Evanston near 550 Custer Ave
Walking
8/10
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
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 Custer Ave, Evanston
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
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 15-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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