Live by the lake in popular Evanston, IL! Located steps from public lakefront park, trail, and beach, this classic walk-up offers 16 well-maintaned one- and two-bedroom apartments with bright and sunny living spaces. Units feature great vintage character with hardwood floors, decorative fireplaces, ceiling fans, and fully equipped kitchens. Each apartment comes with window A/C units and is cable- and high-speed internet ready. Downtown Evanston shopping and dining is less than a mile away, and Northwestern campus is a short bike ride up the lakefront. Walk to the Main Street Purple Line and Metra commuter train stations for fast, convenient service to Chicago's Loop.
This rental community is pet friendly, welcoming both cats and dogs, and includes laundry facilities, storage lockers, 24-hour onsite maintenance, and electronic entry. Attached garage parking is available for $150/month and heat and water are included in rent. Contact us for more information and to learn of upcoming availability!
Apartment for rent
$1,550/mo
818 Forest Ave #1-18-5, Evanston, IL 60202
1beds
670sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available Fri Aug 1 2025
Cats, dogs OK
Ceiling fan
Shared laundry
None parking
-- Heating
What's special
Decorative fireplacesPublic lakefront parkVintage characterFully equipped kitchensHardwood floorsCeiling fans
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 670 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Contact manager
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Availability 24 Hours, Efficient Appliances, Heating included in rent, High Ceilings, On-Site Maintenance, Utilities fee required, Water included in rent
Lot
- Features: Near Public Transit
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Water
Building
Details
- Building name: 818-20 Forest Ave.
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Gated Community
Location
- Region: Evanston
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
Date | Event | Price |
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6/27/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,550-2.8%$2/sqft |
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4/5/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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3/17/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,595+14.3%$2/sqft |
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5/5/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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3/29/2022 | Price change | $1,395-3.8%$2/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 60202
There are 3 available units in this apartment building