1228 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
What This Apartment Offers
Prime Evanston location, this sun-filled, quiet, renovated, this fully furnished third floor apartment located in Historic Lakeshore District: near NU,... near
Lake, Beaches, Shopping, Downtown, Transportation is ideally located. Situated two blocks from Lake Michigan, this apartment has a wonderful lake breeze, with
windows open, and the apartment has 4 air conditioners units and two ceiling fans and oscillating fans for bedrooms. There's a humidification system in place for
maintaining humidity during winter months. This property has been lovingly restored: 2200 Sq. Ft. of living space with 3 plus bedrooms, 2 generous renovated
baths, huge eat in kitchen with maple floors & cabinets, island, granite countertops, new appliances, hardwood floors throughout. This apartment is furnished with
everything you need. One outdoor enclosed secure parking place is available, but easy street parking is always present. Parking for private space is additional cost
. Owner has furnishings rider noting each piece included. Sunlight from every direction, large living room with vaulted ceiling, energy efficient laundry in unit, lots
of built in storage, and dressers stored inside closets in all bedroom closets in addition to supplemental pine dressers in bedrooms. Outdoor seating area with grill
for tenants, located in the wooded area at the rear of lot. Furnishing with bedding, beds, bedside tables, hampers, desks, couches, Samsung Smart TV in Living
room, tables, and more. Due to furnishings, No Pets, Smoking Prohibitied. It's a five-minute walk to Northwestern University, as well as walkability to: Evanston
downtown area, Lake beaches, parks, tennis courts, playgrounds, transportation, restaurants, and shopping, and 25 minute drive to Chicago's downtown.
Centrally positioned for easy access to everywhere you need to go. Parking is available for an additional monthly charge onsite in secure exterior space. Broker
owned/owner on site and quick response time for any questions, or repairs. An excellent value for the price per square foot. See Floor Plan in Photo access.
Apartment is available after June 15, 2026. Video doorbell and built-in water filtration for drinking & Security System, 2 Electronic Air Filters with ionizer and ultra
violet light. Rent includes Wifi, Cable, all utilities, professional landscaping and snow removal, as well as on-site owner/property manager. text or Brokers use
ShowingTime for appointments. Tenants are currently occupying apartment and will be leaving after June 15th, 2026. 24-48 hours notice is preferred for
scheduling showings. Property is Broker Owned and Managed by Licensed Realtor at Engel & Volkers Chicago
Unit #3
- $3,750
Total Monthly Price 12 Month Lease
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2200 sq. ft.
- Available Jul 1
Apartment Features
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
- Dishwasher
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Furnished
- Granite Countertops
- Hardwood Floors
- Security System
- Smoke Free
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Washer/Dryer
- Wi-Fi
Community Features
- Furnished Units Available
- Gated
- Grill
- Playground
- Storage Space
- Tennis Court
- Utilities Included
1228 Forest Ave Unit #3 is an apartment for rent in Evanston, IL
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
No Pets Allowed
Parking
- Surface Lot$175/mo
Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
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Evanston, IL 60202
Area Scores
Walkability
Moderately walkable70 / 100
Transit
Some public transit50 / 100
Driveability
Fairly drivable50 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable70 / 100
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Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Dewey Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
Nichols Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
Gale Elementary Community Academy
Grades PK-8
Public
Chiaravalle Montessori School
Grades PK-8
Private
Evanston Twp High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Beacon Academy
Grades 9-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Northwestern Univ., Evanston
Drive: 4 min (1.4 mi)
Loyola University, Lakeshore
Drive: 8 min (3.7 mi)
Oakton C.C., Skokie Campus
Drive: 12 min (5.7 mi)
Northeastern Ill. Univ.
Drive: 14 min (6.7 mi)
Discover Evanston, Evanston, IL
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 1228 Forest Ave Unit #3 proximity to Dempster & Chicago Plaza, Southpoint Plaza, and Church Street Station. Dempster & Chicago Plaza is 0.3 miles away, and Southpoint Plaza is within a 16 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 50, 1228 Forest Ave Unit #3 has some public transit, including 10 transit stops within 3.5 miles. Transit options include Dempster Station and Main Street Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 1228 Forest Ave Unit #3 are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.4 miles, including Merrick Rose Garden, Shakespeare Garden, and Dearborn Observatory.
Airports
Living in Evanston provides easy access to Chicago O'Hare International, located just 30 minutes from 1228 Forest Ave Unit #3. Another nearby airport is Chicago Midway International, located 24.2 miles away.
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