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426 Elmwood #2

Evanston, IL 60202 - Cook County

Apartment

1 beds

1 baths

About 426 Elmwood #2

Spacious, top floor 1 bedroom apartment walking distance to St. Francis Hospital. Features: Spacious layout with lots of natural light. Laundry on site. Small pet friendly (cats and dogs up to 40lbs, breed restrictions, pet fee applies) Off-street parking for rent. Responsive maintenance staff. (Images may be of exact or very similar unit on site) Close to St. Francis Hospital and Ridge bus stop. Short drive to Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joes, Starbucks, Jewel-Osco and more. Terms: $450 Nonrefundable Move In Fee. No Security Deposit. Flat rate: $50/month for Heat/Cooking Gas/Water/Sewer/Trash. Evanston is beautiful and urban, with many amenities. Situated right on the lake, there are lots of parks and public beaches. Great shopping and restaurants off of several el stops heading toward downtown Evanston. The purple line el goes from downtown Evanston to downtown Chicago. If you are lucky enough to catch an express train, you'll zip into the city. General Credit and Income Requirements: 650+ credit score. Gross monthly income should be at least 3x the rent. (There are some exceptions to these requirements, such as being a full time student and having a cosigner or being an international student). Meltzer Real Estate. Equal Housing Opportunity. No Smoking. Pet Friendly, Refrigerator, First floor walkup, Cats ok, One year lease, Storage unit, Dogs ok up to 40 lbs & No smoking building.

RentalSource last checked: August 9, 2025 at 3:40 PM ET

Last updated: August 7, 2025 at 4:29 PM ET

Listed by: Carlos Martinez, (773) 800-1135

Property Summary

Property Type:	Apartment
Rental Fee:	$1,395
Bedrooms:	1 beds
Bathrooms:	1 baths

Size:	Inquire
Pet Friendly:	Yes
Listing Status:	Active
ID:	81954635

Property Amenities

• Pet Friendly

• Refrigerator

Community Features

• Laundry Facilities

• Reserved Parking

• Storage

Additional Details

Apartment for rent in Evanston for $1,395 with 1 bed, 1 bath, pet friendly and located at 426 Elmwood #2 in Evanston, IL 60202. The rental price of $1,395 is 32.3% ($667) lower than the average rent of $2,062 for a 1 bedroom apartment in Evanston, IL and 35.0% ($751) lower than the average rent of $2,146 for a 1 bedroom apartment in Cook County. This apartment is in the Evanston Central Consolidated 65 School District and the nearest schools are Oakton Elementary School, Chute Middle School and Evanston Township High School. 426 Elmwood #2 was advertised by Carlos Martinez on August 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM ET and last checked yesterday at 3:40 PM ET.

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

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Property managed by:

Carlos Martinez
(773) 800-1135

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