Welcome to my bright airy 3 bedroom fully furnished apartment located in Evanston's Lake Shore Historic District, 5 minutes from Evanston's renowned Northwestern University, and 5 minutes from Downtown Evanston, and Lake Michigan. This historic outstanding restoration award winning estate hosts a third floor apartment that feels like a home, and includes: a large eat in kitchen with island, seating area, granite countertops, maple cabinets and all your desires in amenities, 3 spacious bedrooms with vaulted ceilings, 2 spacious bathrooms, a large laundry room, with hallway corridor leading to a enormous living room with vaulted ceiling, wonderful seating for a large group along with a Samsung Smart TV mounted on the wall. Walkability gets s a high score as you are 5 minutes from groceries, restaurants, shops, parks, Metra and CTA public transportation; NU also has bus stops nearby. Many more features are present but to get a real picture of the grandeur inside this gem, please call or text Blair to set up an appointment to physically see. Pricing is all inclusive of gas, electric, water, scavenger, snow removal and professional landscaping. This property is Broker Owned and Managed for over 28 years by Blair
The apartment rent is all inclusive of water, electric, gas, wifi, cable, scavenger garbage pick up, snow removal, professional landscaping. There is a designated patio at the rear of the property for tenants, along with parking behind the house in one designated spot. The additional cost of parking space is $175.00 per month. A duration of a minimum of 12 months lease is required and can be for longer or renewable upon lease renewal period.
1228 Forest Ave
Evanston, IL 60202
Apartment building
3-7 beds
In-unit laundry (W/D)
Available units
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What's special
Large laundry roomMaple cabinetsGranite countertops
Facts, features & policies
Unit features
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- Freezer
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Washer
Flooring
- Hardwood
- Tile
Neighborhood: Chicago-Dempster
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Travel times
Walk, Transit & Bike Scores
Walk Score®
/ 100
Very WalkableTransit Score®
/ 100
Good TransitBike Score®
/ 100
Very BikeableNearby schools in Evanston
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Dewey Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
- 8/10Nichols Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Evanston Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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Frequently asked questions
Based on the latest Zillow data, the average rent across all unit types in Evanston is currently $2,025 per month. Prices vary by neighborhood, floor plan, and building amenities.
Rent in Evanston has decreased by $170 month-over-month, according to the latest Zillow rental data.
The schools assigned to 1228 Forest Ave include Dewey Elementary School, Nichols Middle School, and Evanston Twp High School.








