Quick answer
One-bedrooms start at $2,845 at The Scholar and $2,695 at Central Station — Central Station is the cheaper entry point. The Scholar lists 16 homes (16 available now); Central Station lists 8 (7 available now). The Scholar charges a $250 one-time pet fee plus $30/mo pet rent per pet. Central Station charges a one-time pet fee of $350–$370 plus pet rent of $35–$45/mo 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.
The Scholar and Central 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 The Scholar and Central Station?
| Building | Homes listed | Available now | From | Rent range | Average rent | Sq ft range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studios | ||||||
| The Scholar | 1 | 1 | $3,111 | $3,111 | $3,111 | 648 |
| Central Station | No studio homes with published rents in the current feed. | |||||
| One-bedrooms | ||||||
| The Scholar | 3 | 3 | $2,845 | $2,845–$3,356 | $3,144 | 751–868 |
| Central Station | 3 | 3 | $2,695 | $2,695–$3,329 | $2,906 | 825–885 |
| Two-bedrooms | ||||||
| The Scholar | 10 | 10 | $3,621 | $3,621–$4,361 | $3,944 | 986–1,278 |
| Central Station | 4 | 4 | $3,850 | $3,850–$4,340 | $4,090 | 1,185–1,305 |
| Three-bedrooms | ||||||
| The Scholar | 2 | 2 | $5,071 | $5,071–$5,211 | $5,141 | 1,634–1,869 |
| Central Station | 1 | 0 | $5,526 | $5,526 | $5,526 | 1,485 |
The buildings side by side
| The Scholar | Central Station | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 1590 Elmwood Ave, Evanston, IL, Chicago | 1720 Central St, Evanston, IL, Chicago |
| Neighborhood | Evanston | Evanston |
| Homes listed | 16 | 8 |
| Available now | 16 | 7 |
| Current special | — | — |
| Fees & utilities | Pet fee $250 one-time + $30/mo pet rent per pet, up to 2 pets per home; breed and weight restrictions apply. An application fee applies (amount not published on the official page). (Per TLC Management’s official property page, checked November 2026.) | 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.) |
| Parking (building summary) | — | 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 |
| Transit | 🚇 Metra: Davis Street — Union Pacific North Line · CTA: Davis — Purple Line | Metra · Central Street (UP-N) |
| Walk / Transit / Bike Score | 99 / 62 / 88 | 89 / 51 / 84 |
| Year built | — | — |
| Amenity highlights | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for a one-bedroom, The Scholar or Central Station?
One-bedrooms start at $2,845 at The Scholar (3 homes, averaging $3,144) and $2,695 at Central Station (3 homes, averaging $2,906), so Central Station has the lower entry price.
Which is cheaper for a two-bedroom, The Scholar or Central Station?
Two-bedrooms start at $3,621 at The Scholar and $3,850 at Central Station; The Scholar starts lower. Averages: $3,944 at The Scholar, $4,090 at Central Station.
How many homes are available now at The Scholar and Central Station?
The Scholar has 16 of its 16 listed homes available now; Central Station has 7 of 8. Dated availability for the rest is shown on IQ Realtors.
What are the fees at The Scholar and Central Station?
The Scholar: Pet fee $250 one-time + $30/mo pet rent per pet, up to 2 pets per home; breed and weight restrictions apply. An application fee applies (amount not published on the official page). (Per TLC Management’s official property page, checked November 2026.) 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.)
Where are The Scholar and Central Station located?
Both buildings are in Evanston, Chicago: The Scholar at 1590 Elmwood Ave, Evanston, IL and Central Station at 1720 Central St, Evanston, IL.
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