Cheap Homes for Rent in Nichols Neighborhood of Evanston, IL from $1,100 (22 Rentals)

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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. Presidential Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Nichols apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Evanston Neighborhood PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$1,145
Presidential ApartmentsConvertible StudioStudio,1BA$1,295
1233 Chicago Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
1000 Hinman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,475
Main Station Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A41BR,1BA$1,476

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nichols, IL

As of April 13, 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
1033 Dempster St, Unit A06C1033 Dempster St2BR,1BA$2.03
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Nichols

What type of rentals are currently available in Nichols?

There are currently 318 Apartments for Rent in Nichols, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,145 to $25,313. There are also 86 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Nichols ranging from $1,100 to $4,850.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Nichols?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Nichols ranges from $1,100 to $4,850 with an average monthly rent of $2,637.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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