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

905 Elmwood Ave

1008 Davis St

1031 Dempster St

1025 Dempster St

545 Sheridan Rd

822 Reba Pl

1320 Oak

1311 Oak Ave
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1314 Oak Ave

1452 Oak Ave

820 Seward St

1613 Monroe St

1308 Sherman Ave

1317.5 Oak Ave

1015 Madison St

1314 Oak Ave

1033 Dempster St

1111 Church St

802 Elmwood Ave

526 Michigan Ave
Nichols, Evanston, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Nichols?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Nichols 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,590 | $1,645 | $4,185 |
Nichols 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,017 | $1,700 | $4,215 |
Nichols 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,060 | $3,270 | $4,850 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Nichols Neighborhood of Evanston, IL.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Evanston Neighborhood Properties | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,145 |
Presidential Apartments | Convertible Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
1233 Chicago Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
1000 Hinman | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,475 |
Main Station Apartments | 1 Bedroom Floor Plan A4 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Lofts & Residences | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
643 Hinman | 4 Beds, 1 Baths | 4BR,1BA | $1.57 |
834 Hinman Ave, Unit 3 | 834 Hinman Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
553 Elmwood Ave, Unit 52-2 | 553 Elmwood Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
1312 Oak, Unit M06B | 1312 Oak | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
1033 Dempster St, Unit A06C | 1033 Dempster St | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
910-916 Judson | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
1233 Chicago Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
1033 Dempster St, Unit w3 | 1033 Dempster St | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
915 Elmwood Ave, Unit 11-G1 | 915 Elmwood Ave | 1BR,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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