Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Evanston, IL Under $1,000 (2 Rentals)
Rental terms in Evanston as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.
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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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Evanston Studio Apartments | $1,591 | $700 | $6,639 |
Evanston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,185 | $795 | $10,000+ |
Evanston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,596 | $1,495 | $6,994 |
Evanston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,060 | $1,825 | $10,000+ |
Evanston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,763 | $2,475 | $5,350 |
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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 Short-term Evanston Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Evanston?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Evanston is at The Vivian listed at $1,046.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Evanston Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Evanston is $2,191.
What is the largest Short-term Evanston Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Evanston is a 1,573 square feet unit starting from $2,350 at The Park Evanston.
What is the average size for Evanston Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in Evanston is currently at 603 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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