Cheap Homes for Rent in Central Street Neighborhood of Evanston, IL from $1,800 (9 Rentals)

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Central Street, Evanston, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Street Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Street area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Discover Comfortable Living at Hampton Parkway priced from $1,495. 1717 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,176. Here are the most affordable Central Street apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Discover Comfortable Living at Hampton Parkway1/1.01BR,1BA$1,495
1717 ApartmentsA1Studio,1BA$2,176
Albion EvanstonS03Studio,1BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Street, IL

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Street area is the $2.06 price per square foot 1802 Hovland Ct Model at 1802 Hovland Ct, Unit 1 in the in the Central Street neighborhood starting from $3,075. The second greatest value Central Street apartment is the Two Bedroom B3 Model at The Scholar Apartments starting at $3,395 with a $3.43 price per square foot in the Northwestern neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Street apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1802 Hovland Ct, Unit 11802 Hovland Ct2BR,2BA$2.06
The Scholar ApartmentsTwo Bedroom B32BR,2BA$3.43
Evanston PlaceThe Davis Premier2BR,2BA$4.07
Central Station1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$3.47
The Residences of Wilmette1C1BR,1BA$3.98
The Reserve at Evanston1x11BR,1BA$3.14
Discover Comfortable Living at Hampton Parkway1/1.01BR,1BA$1.92
Avidor Evanston 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesB41BR,1BA$4.03
The Park EvanstonStudio DStudio ,1BA$4.80
1717 ApartmentsA1Studio ,1BA$4.23

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Street

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Street?

There are currently 100 Apartments for Rent in Central Street, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,495 to $25,317. There are also 27 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Street ranging from $1,800 to $7,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central Street?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Street ranges from $1,800 to $7,950 with an average monthly rent of $4,425.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Central Street?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central Street range from $2,100 to $25,317, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,450 to $6,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,350.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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