An extension of the Windy City's legendary Clark Street, Chicago Avenue is the central north/south road that connects Main and Dempster Streets, and downtown Evanston and Northwestern. Once dotted with the sameness of auto dealerships, it is now host to a wonderful array of shopping and dining.
It's also where you'll discover 1420, a cool blend of newly renovated apartments behind an unmistakable blue brick fa?ade (termed The Blue Whale by Northwestern students). Take a deep breath, because you're gonna flipper for this vintage 1950s residence offering newly renovated rental homes with generous floor plans and oversized windows.
Great spaces that blowholes the lid off apartment living with hardwood floors, ample closets and kitchen with dishwasher, not to mention a brand spanking new laundry room and fitness center, on-premise parking and amenities such as Internet and DirecTV Family Package programming. All of it minutes from Northwestern, downtown Evanston and the lake.
Apartment building
3 beds
Cats only
Parking lot
Available units
Price may not include required fees and charges. Price shown reflects the lease term provided for each unit.
 Unit 3-B 3 bd, 2 ba | -- | Jan 1 | $2,829 |
What's special
Fitness center
Hit the gym at home
This building offers a fitness center. Less than 13% of buildings in Evanston have this feature.
Oversized windowsGenerous floor plansNewly renovated apartmentsKitchen with dishwasherHardwood floorsAmple closets
Facts, features & policies
Building Amenities
Community Rooms
- Fitness Center
Services & facilities
- Elevator
Unit Features
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Microwave Oven
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
Flooring
- Hardwood Flooring
Internet/Satellite
- High-Speed Internet Ready
Policies
Parking
- Parking Lot
Special Features
- 24 Hr Maintenance
- Complimentary Fiber Internet
- Large Closets: Spacious Closets
- Large Floor Plans
- Laundry Shared
- Lots Of Natural Light & Big Windows
- Newly Renovated
- Online Rent Payment
- Some Units Include 2 Bathrooms
Neighborhood: Chicago-Dempster
Areas of interest
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Getting around
Walk Score®
/ 100
Walker's ParadiseTransit Score®
/ 100
Good TransitBike Score®
/ 100
Very BikeableNear 1420 Chicago
- 93, 201, 205, 208, 213, 250 and 422 lines are within a 5-minute walk.
- UP-N rail is a 5-minute walk away.
Nearby schools in Evanston
Dewey Elementary School
Grades K-5 • 0.6 miles8/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
9/10Student Progress Rating
7/10Nichols Middle School
Grades 6-8 • 0.5 miles8/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
9/10Student Progress Rating
7/10Evanston Twp High School
Grades 9-12 • 1.1 miles7/10
GreatSchools® Rating
College Readiness Rating
7/10Living in Evanston
Chicago-Dempster sits in Evanston near the city’s southern edge, where residential streets meet a lively stretch of Chicago Avenue and Dempster Street. The lakefront climate brings cold, snowy winters and warm summers. Nearby outdoor options include Dawes Park and the Lake Michigan shoreline, while the Evanston Public Library’s Main Library offers a central indoor stop. Local dining ranges from casual restaurants to coffee shops, with everyday shopping clustered along the commercial corridors. The area’s historic character comes through in its older homes and its place within Evanston’s long-standing street grid; galleries and live performances are accessible elsewhere in the city. Walking, cycling, and CTA buses connect nearby destinations, and the Main Street Purple Line station provides rail access. For the Chicago-Dempster neighborhood, median rent is $2,250 per month, with a typical range of $1,245 to $4,500.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is 1420 Chicago located, and what is the neighborhood like?
1420 Chicago is located at 1420 Chicago Ave in Chicago-Dempster, Evanston, IL. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as FRÍO Gelato, Cupitol, and Union Pizzeria.
What is the average rent in Evanston, IL?
Based on the latest Zillow data, the median rent across all unit types in the Chicago-Dempster neighborhood of Evanston is currently $2,250 per month. Prices vary by neighborhood, floor plan, and building amenities.
What schools are assigned to 1420 Chicago?
The schools assigned to 1420 Chicago include Dewey Elementary School, Nichols Middle School, and Evanston Twp High School.
What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near 1420 Chicago?
1420 Chicago is located near 5 grocery stores, including GNC (0.2 miles) and Whole Foods Market (0.3 miles). Additional shopping options, including The Mexican Shop, are approximately 0.2 miles away.
What hospitals and medical facilities are near 1420 Chicago?
The closest hospitals and medical facilities to 1420 Chicago include North Shore Medical Group (0.3 miles away), Northwestern Medicine Primary Care Evanston (0.3 miles away), and Wellness Revolution (0.7 miles away).
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