Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Nichols Neighborhood of Evanston, IL from $900 (60 Rentals)

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The Oak Crest
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Oak Crest

1570 Oak AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1400 Chicago Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1400 Chicago Ave

1400 Chicago AveEvanston, IL 60201
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860 Hinman
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

860 Hinman

860 Hinman AveEvanston, IL 60202
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722 Clark St
Studio Apartments

722 Clark St

722 Clark StEvanston, IL 60201
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996-1012 Main St
Studio Apartments

996-1012 Main St

996-1012 Main StEvanston, IL 60202
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The Stewart
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Stewart

1311 Chicago AveEvanston, IL 60201
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905-915 Elmwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

905-915 Elmwood

905-915 ElmwoodEvanston, IL 60202
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820 Judson Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

820 Judson Ave

820 Judson AveEvanston, IL 60202
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1410 Chicago
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1410 Chicago

1410 Chicago AveEvanston, IL 60201
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617 Grove
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

617 Grove

617-625 Grove StEvanston, IL 60201
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1575 Oak
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1575 Oak

1575 Oak AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1419 Washington St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1419 Washington St

1419 Washington StEvanston, IL 60202
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930-36 Judson Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

930-36 Judson Ave

930-36 JudsonEvanston, IL 60202
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817 Seward St
1 Bedroom Apartments

817 Seward St

817 Seward StEvanston, IL 60202
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941 Chicago Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

941 Chicago Ave

941 Chicago AveEvanston, IL 60202
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Nichols, Evanston, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Nichols Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Nichols area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Evanston Neighborhood Properties priced from $1,145. 1233 Chicago Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Nichols apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Evanston Neighborhood PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$1,145
1233 Chicago Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
Presidential ApartmentsConvertible StudioStudio,1BA$1,340
2545 W Fitch1x1M1BR,1BA$1,432
Main Station Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A41BR,1BA$1,452
1000 Hinman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,475
910-916 Judson1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nichols, IL

As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Nichols area is the $1.67 price per square foot 2 Bed, 2 Bath Model at The Lofts & Residences in the in the Downtown Evanston neighborhood starting from $3,399. The second greatest value Nichols apartment is the 4 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 643 Hinman starting at $2,350 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Southeast Evanston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Nichols apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Lofts & Residences2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.67
643 Hinman4 Beds, 1 Baths4BR,1BA$1.57
834 Hinman Ave, Unit 3834 Hinman Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
553 Elmwood Ave, Unit 52-2553 Elmwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.88
1312 Oak, Unit M06B1312 Oak2BR,1BA$1.99
828 Reba Pl, Unit 30-1N828 Reba Pl1BR,1BA$1.99
910-916 Judson1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.69
1233 Chicago Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63
1033 Dempster St, Unit w31033 Dempster St1BR,1BA$1.99
915 Elmwood Ave, Unit 11-G1915 Elmwood Ave1BR,1BA$1.99

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Nichols, Evanston, IL

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in Evanston, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Nichols Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Nichols?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Nichols is at Evanston Neighborhood Properties listed at $1,145.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Nichols Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Nichols Apartment is $1,300 at 1233 Chicago Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Nichols Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Nichols is starting from $1,600 at 1233 Chicago Ave.

What is the most affordable Nichols Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Nichols Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Renovated Units Blocks From The Lake and starts from $2,695.

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