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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Bike storage
  • Fitness room
  • Onsite shared laundry
  • Modern conveniences & entertainment
  • Updated kitchen and bath

Location

2121 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, Illinois 60201, United States|Evanston
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Management

Evanston Vintage Properties LLC

Leasing office

(847) 448-1402

Property Overview

2121 Ridge Ave is a highly-rated property with a Zumper expert score of 8.8, showcasing its excellent value and robust amenities, including bike storage and a fitness room. The property features a competitive price rating of 10 and a location score of 9, ensuring convenient access to popular areas and schools. Additionally, it promotes a pet-friendly environment with nearby grooming services and supply stores, while maintaining a quality rating of 7 that highlights its desirability among renters.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, 2121 Ridge Ave is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 2121 Ridge Ave has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath805 sqft$2,095 /mo1 unit availableBeautiful two-bedroom unit for October move-in! Refinished hardwood floors with updated kitchen appliances, beautiful floor to ceiling bathroom tile and private back entrance. Located within the highly rated Orrington Elementary School District Modern conveniences & entertainment are all within your reach. We are conveniently located a short walk from Northshore Evanston Hospital and Downtown Evanston. Tenant pays electricity & cooking gas monthly Pets welcome with a one-time $250 pet fee and $25 per month dog rent Michelle@EVP.homes to schedule a showing today!

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Amenities for 2121 Ridge Ave

Apartment Amenities

Central HeatFreezer
HeatingTrash
Water

Appliances

FridgeMicrowave
OvenRange
RefrigeratorStove

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Fitness CenterOnsite Laundry

Services

Shared Laundry Onsite
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

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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Building details

Property details

Units31
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About 2121 Ridge Ave

HomeApartments in ChicagoEvanston 2121 Ridge Ave

Beautiful two-bedroom unit for October move-in! Refinished hardwood floors with updated kitchen appliances, beautiful floor to ceiling bathroom tile and private back entrance. Located within the highly rated Orrington Elementary School District Modern conveniences & entertainment are all within your reach. We are conveniently located a short walk from Northshore Evanston Hospital and Downtown Evanston. Tenant pays electricity & cooking gas monthly Pets welcome with a one-time $250 pet fee and $25 per month dog rent Michelle@EVP.homes to schedule a showing today!


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, 2121 Ridge Ave is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 2121 Ridge Ave has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 2121 Ridge Ave
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
2121 Ridge Ave offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
2121 Ridge Ave goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 2121 Ridge Ave receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
2121 Ridge Ave is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·7A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust 2121 Ridge Ave to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

2121 Ridge Ave is great for:

Pet owners

  • Pet deposit required
  • Tile, vinyl or hardwood floors
  • 2 pet grooming services nearby
  • 9 pet supply stores near the property

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 2121 Ridge Ave compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away

Considerations

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Rent trends in Evanston

2-bedroom apartments at 2121 Ridge Ave cost about 9% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Evanston.

Median rents as of Dec 6 2025.
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A table of studio rental data trends in Chicago
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,587
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$1,473
October 2025$1,495
November 2025$1,520
December 2025$1,495
A table of studio rental data trends in Evanston
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$2,279
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$1,739
October 2025$2,172
November 2025$1,975
December 2025$2,000

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$83,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $83,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,095.
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Schools near 2121 Ridge Ave

Orrington Elementary School

2636 orrington ave

evanston, IL, 60201

K-5Public
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Joseph E. Hill Education Center

1500 mcdaniel ave

evanston, IL, 60201

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Getting around Evanston near 2121 Ridge Avenue

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

9/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.

Transit

7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 2121 Ridge Avenue, Evanston

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
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 5-minute walk

High schools

7/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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