Quick answer
One-bedrooms start at $2,695 at Central Station and $2,362 at Tapestry Station — Tapestry Station is the cheaper entry point. Central Station lists 8 homes (7 available now); Tapestry Station lists 6 (6 available now). Central Station charges a one-time pet fee of $350–$370 plus pet rent of $35–$45/mo per pet. Tapestry Station charges a $250 one-time pet fee plus $30/mo pet rent per pet.
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 Tapestry Station 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 Tapestry Station?
| Building | Homes listed | Available now | From | Rent range | Average rent | Sq ft range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One-bedrooms | ||||||
| Central Station | 3 | 3 | $2,695 | $2,695–$3,329 | $2,906 | 825–885 |
| Tapestry Station | 1 | 1 | $2,362 | $2,362 | $2,362 | 630 |
| Two-bedrooms | ||||||
| Central Station | 4 | 4 | $3,850 | $3,850–$4,340 | $4,090 | 1,185–1,305 |
| Tapestry Station | 5 | 5 | $2,740 | $2,740–$3,229 | $2,954 | 774–830 |
| Three-bedrooms | ||||||
| Central Station | 1 | 0 | $5,526 | $5,526 | $5,526 | 1,485 |
| Tapestry Station | No three-bedroom homes with published rents in the current feed. | |||||
The buildings side by side
| Central Station | Tapestry Station | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 1720 Central St, Evanston, IL, Chicago | 740 Main St, Evanston, IL, Chicago |
| Neighborhood | Evanston | Evanston |
| Homes listed | 8 | 6 |
| Available now | 7 | 6 |
| 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.) | Pet fee $250 one-time + $30/mo pet rent per pet, up to 2 pets per home. Only the pet figures are published on the management company’s official property page — ask leasing for the full current fee sheet for the rest. (Per TLC Management’s official property page, checked November 2026.) |
| Parking (building summary) | On-site parking · Garage–covered · fee not published | On-site parking · Garage–covered · fee not published |
| Pets | — | Up to 2 pets per apartment; $250 one-time pet fee; $30/pet/mo; breed & weight restrictions apply |
| Laundry | In-unit | In-unit |
| Transit | Metra · Central Street (UP-N) | 🚇 Metra: Main Street — Union Pacific North Line · CTA: Main — Purple Line |
| Walk / Transit / Bike Score | 89 / 51 / 84 | 92 / 54 / 92 |
| Year built | — | — |
| Amenity highlights | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for a one-bedroom, Central Station or Tapestry Station?
One-bedrooms start at $2,695 at Central Station (3 homes, averaging $2,906) and $2,362 at Tapestry Station (1 homes, averaging $2,362), so Tapestry Station has the lower entry price.
Which is cheaper for a two-bedroom, Central Station or Tapestry Station?
Two-bedrooms start at $3,850 at Central Station and $2,740 at Tapestry Station; Tapestry Station starts lower. Averages: $4,090 at Central Station, $2,954 at Tapestry Station.
How many homes are available now at Central Station and Tapestry Station?
Central Station has 7 of its 8 listed homes available now; Tapestry Station has 6 of 6. Dated availability for the rest is shown on IQ Realtors.
What are the fees at Central Station and Tapestry Station?
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.) Tapestry Station: Pet fee $250 one-time + $30/mo pet rent per pet, up to 2 pets per home. Only the pet figures are published on the management company’s official property page — ask leasing for the full current fee sheet for the rest. (Per TLC Management’s official property page, checked November 2026.)
Where are Central Station and Tapestry Station located?
Both buildings are in Evanston, Chicago: Central Station at 1720 Central St, Evanston, IL and Tapestry Station at 740 Main St, Evanston, IL.
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