
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Evanston, IL from $600 (397 Rentals)
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1940 Sherman Ave.

915 Elmwood Ave, Unit 11-G1

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1500 Chicago Ave

1000 Hinman

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1726 Sherman Ave, Unit 1

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1033 Dempster St, Unit w3

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1025 Dempster St

1313 Oak Ave

908 Reba Pl

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1314 Oak Ave

828 Reba Pl

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Evanston, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Evanston?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Evanston Studio Apartments | $1,614 | $700 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Evanston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,189 | $945 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Evanston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,637 | $1,450 | $6,613 |
Cheap Evanston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,374 | $1,825 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Evanston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,124 | $2,475 | $5,850 |
Evanston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,171 | $4,625 | $6,200 |
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Cheapest Available Evanston Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Evanston, IL is a Studio unit found at The Sovereign in the Edgewater neighborhood priced from $975. 6600 Ashland in the Rogers Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Evanston apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Sovereign | Studio - Medium | Studio,1BA | $975 |
6600 Ashland | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
6930 Greenview | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
1246 W. Pratt | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
Sheridan Apartments | Studio - 05 Tier | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Evanston, IL
As of April 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Evanston area is the $1.24 price per square foot 2029 W Jarvis Ave Model at 2029 W Jarvis Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Rogers Park neighborhood starting from $2,475. The second greatest value Evanston apartment is the 7726 N Paulina St #1 Model at 7726 N Paulina St #1, Unit 2 starting at $2,100 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Southeast Evanston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Evanston apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2029 W Jarvis Ave, Unit 2 | 2029 W Jarvis Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.24 |
7726 N Paulina St #1, Unit 2 | 7726 N Paulina St #1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.14 |
6307 n Wayne ave, Unit 1 | 6307 n Wayne ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
6426 N Troy St, Unit 2N | 6426 N Troy St | 3BR,1BA | $1.33 |
643 Hinman | 4 Beds, 1 Baths | 4BR,1BA | $1.57 |
6315 N Glenwood Ave, Unit M08B | 6315 N Glenwood Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.63 |
2032 W Birchwood Ave, Unit 2 | 2032 W Birchwood Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.32 |
1544 W Glenlake Ave. | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
834 Hinman Ave, Unit 3 | 834 Hinman Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
1233 Chicago Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
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Evanston Overview
Twelve miles south of Chicago lies the town of Evanston Illinois with a population of 75 658 according to the 2014 census With its commitment to reducing its carbon footsteps and becoming more energyfriendly this increases the quality of life for the whole community You can enjoy activities in the nearby urban sprawl and come back to this cozy area to unwind when you live in one of our Evanston apartments
Why live in Evanston, IL?
Evanston is the epitome of having the best of both worlds You live close enough to the urban area yet it has the feel of a hometown In fact you have so many activities in this area you could stay in town and explore it for months without getting bored From community functions at Northwestern University myriads of shopping malls superb eating joints and nightlife fun you will find this is one of the best places to reside in one of our apartments in Evanston
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Getting Around Evanston, IL
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
90 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
52 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Evanston Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Evanston?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Evanston is at The Sovereign listed at $975.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Evanston Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Evanston Apartment is $1,250 at 6600 Ashland.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Evanston Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Evanston is starting from $1,465 at 6600 Ashland.
What is the most affordable Evanston Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Evanston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 2415-2417 W Birchwood Ave and starts from $2,100.
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