Quick answer
One-bedrooms start at $2,695 at Central Station and $2,952 at Eva — Central Station is the cheaper entry point. Central Station lists 8 homes (7 available now); Eva lists 8 (2 available now). Central Station charges a one-time pet fee of $350–$370 plus pet rent of $35–$45/mo per pet. Eva charges no traditional security deposit (a surety bond is used instead) and bills water, sewer, pest control and trash back through RUBS.
How we get these numbers
Gathered: every figure on this page comes from IQ Realtors's own rental database of real, currently listed homes in professionally managed Chicago buildings — the same verified data behind our search.
Verified: rents, availability and move-in specials are checked against each building's official leasing sources. Fees are published only where a verified fee sheet is on file — and where one is not, the page says so instead of guessing.
Fresh: this page was generated November 13, 2026 from that data, and pages are rebuilt as the underlying rents and specials change — the generation date is the freshness stamp.
Central Station and Eva are both professionally managed buildings in Evanston — two towers a renter here is most likely to cross-shop. This is the side-by-side, from IQ Realtors's verified rental data.
How do rents compare at Central Station and Eva?
| Building | Homes listed | Available now | From | Rent range | Average rent | Sq ft range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studios | ||||||
| Central Station | No studio homes with published rents in the current feed. | |||||
| Eva | 4 | 0 | $2,430 | $2,430–$2,535 | $2,489 | 441–446 |
| One-bedrooms | ||||||
| Central Station | 3 | 3 | $2,695 | $2,695–$3,329 | $2,906 | 825–885 |
| Eva | 1 | 1 | $2,952 | $2,952 | $2,952 | 736 |
| Two-bedrooms | ||||||
| Central Station | 4 | 4 | $3,850 | $3,850–$4,340 | $4,090 | 1,185–1,305 |
| Eva | 3 | 1 | $4,448 | $4,448–$4,483 | $4,465 | 1,080–1,197 |
| Three-bedrooms | ||||||
| Central Station | 1 | 0 | $5,526 | $5,526 | $5,526 | 1,485 |
| Eva | No three-bedroom homes with published rents in the current feed. | |||||
The buildings side by side
| Central Station | Eva | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 1720 Central St, Evanston, IL, Chicago | 1500 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL, Chicago |
| Neighborhood | Evanston | Evanston |
| Homes listed | 8 | 8 |
| Available now | 7 | 2 |
| Current special | — | — |
| Fees & utilities | Pet fee $350–$370 one-time (non-refundable) per pet + pet rent of $35–$45/mo per pet, both set by the pet profile; 2-pet limit. Only the pet figures are published on the building’s official site — ask leasing for the full current fee sheet for the rest. (Per the building’s official pet policy page, checked November 2026.) | No traditional security deposit — approved applicants instead obtain a surety bond through TheGuarantors (pricing via the leasing office). Utilities are not included — water, sewer, pest control and trash are billed back through RUBS (ratio utility billing). Pets: up to 2 per home, no weight limit for dogs; an upfront pet fee and monthly pet rent apply (amounts not published). Fee amounts are not published on the building’s official pages — ask leasing for the current fee schedule. (Per the building’s official FAQ, checked November 2026.) |
| Parking (building summary) | On-site parking · Garage–covered · fee not published | Attached garage — single + tandem spaces (fee via leasing) |
| Pets | — | Up to 2 pets; no weight limit; pet fee + pet rent apply (amounts via leasing) |
| Laundry | In-unit | — |
| Transit | Metra · Central Street (UP-N) | 🚇 Metra: Davis — Union Pacific North Line |
| Walk / Transit / Bike Score | 89 / 51 / 84 | 97 / 62 / 87 |
| Year built | — | — |
| Amenity highlights | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for a one-bedroom, Central Station or Eva?
One-bedrooms start at $2,695 at Central Station (3 homes, averaging $2,906) and $2,952 at Eva (1 homes, averaging $2,952), so Central Station has the lower entry price.
Which is cheaper for a two-bedroom, Central Station or Eva?
Two-bedrooms start at $3,850 at Central Station and $4,448 at Eva; Central Station starts lower. Averages: $4,090 at Central Station, $4,465 at Eva.
How many homes are available now at Central Station and Eva?
Central Station has 7 of its 8 listed homes available now; Eva has 2 of 8. Dated availability for the rest is shown on IQ Realtors.
What are the fees at Central Station and Eva?
Central Station: Pet fee $350–$370 one-time (non-refundable) per pet + pet rent of $35–$45/mo per pet, both set by the pet profile; 2-pet limit. Only the pet figures are published on the building’s official site — ask leasing for the full current fee sheet for the rest. (Per the building’s official pet policy page, checked November 2026.) Eva: No traditional security deposit — approved applicants instead obtain a surety bond through TheGuarantors (pricing via the leasing office). Utilities are not included — water, sewer, pest control and trash are billed back through RUBS (ratio utility billing). Pets: up to 2 per home, no weight limit for dogs; an upfront pet fee and monthly pet rent apply (amounts not published). Fee amounts are not published on the building’s official pages — ask leasing for the current fee schedule. (Per the building’s official FAQ, checked November 2026.)
Where are Central Station and Eva located?
Both buildings are in Evanston, Chicago: Central Station at 1720 Central St, Evanston, IL and Eva at 1500 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL.
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Search all homes on IQ Realtors → More answersFigures on this page come from IQ Realtors's verified rental data, checked against buildings' official leasing sources. Page generated November 13, 2026. Rents, specials and availability change — confirm current pricing on IQ Realtors before you apply.