Quick answer
One-bedrooms start at $2,845 at The Scholar and $2,952 at Eva — The Scholar is the cheaper entry point. Studios start at $3,111 at The Scholar and $2,430 at Eva. The Scholar lists 16 homes (16 available now); Eva lists 8 (2 available now). The Scholar charges a $250 one-time pet fee plus $30/mo pet rent 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.
The Scholar 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 The Scholar and Eva?
| 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 |
| Eva | 4 | 0 | $2,430 | $2,430–$2,535 | $2,489 | 441–446 |
| One-bedrooms | ||||||
| The Scholar | 3 | 3 | $2,845 | $2,845–$3,356 | $3,144 | 751–868 |
| Eva | 1 | 1 | $2,952 | $2,952 | $2,952 | 736 |
| Two-bedrooms | ||||||
| The Scholar | 10 | 10 | $3,621 | $3,621–$4,361 | $3,944 | 986–1,278 |
| Eva | 3 | 1 | $4,448 | $4,448–$4,483 | $4,465 | 1,080–1,197 |
| Three-bedrooms | ||||||
| The Scholar | 2 | 2 | $5,071 | $5,071–$5,211 | $5,141 | 1,634–1,869 |
| Eva | No three-bedroom homes with published rents in the current feed. | |||||
The buildings side by side
| The Scholar | Eva | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 1590 Elmwood Ave, Evanston, IL, Chicago | 1500 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL, Chicago |
| Neighborhood | Evanston | Evanston |
| Homes listed | 16 | 8 |
| Available now | 16 | 2 |
| 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.) | 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) | — | Attached garage — single + tandem spaces (fee via leasing) |
| Pets | Up to 2 pets per apartment; $250 one-time pet fee; $30/pet/mo; breed & weight restrictions apply | Up to 2 pets; no weight limit; pet fee + pet rent apply (amounts via leasing) |
| Laundry | — | — |
| Transit | 🚇 Metra: Davis Street — Union Pacific North Line · CTA: Davis — Purple Line | 🚇 Metra: Davis — Union Pacific North Line |
| Walk / Transit / Bike Score | 99 / 62 / 88 | 97 / 62 / 87 |
| Year built | — | — |
| Amenity highlights | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for a one-bedroom, The Scholar or Eva?
One-bedrooms start at $2,845 at The Scholar (3 homes, averaging $3,144) and $2,952 at Eva (1 homes, averaging $2,952), so The Scholar has the lower entry price.
Which is cheaper for a two-bedroom, The Scholar or Eva?
Two-bedrooms start at $3,621 at The Scholar and $4,448 at Eva; The Scholar starts lower. Averages: $3,944 at The Scholar, $4,465 at Eva.
How many homes are available now at The Scholar and Eva?
The Scholar has 16 of its 16 listed homes available now; Eva has 2 of 8. Dated availability for the rest is shown on IQ Realtors.
What are the fees at The Scholar and Eva?
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.) 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 The Scholar and Eva located?
Both buildings are in Evanston, Chicago: The Scholar at 1590 Elmwood Ave, 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.