Cheap Homes for Rent in Southeast Evanston Neighborhood of Evanston, IL from $1,100 (35 Rentals)

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Southeast Evanston, Evanston, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southeast Evanston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Evanston 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 Southeast Evanston 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
The Jonquil Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,450
Main Station Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A41BR,1BA$1,464
1000 Hinman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Evanston, IL

As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast Evanston area is the $1.14 price per square foot 7726 N Paulina St #1 Model at 7726 N Paulina St #1, Unit 2 in the in the Southeast Evanston neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Southeast Evanston 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 Southeast Evanston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7726 N Paulina St #1, Unit 27726 N Paulina St #13BR,2BA$1.14
643 Hinman4 Beds, 1 Baths4BR,1BA$1.57
834 Hinman Ave, Unit 3834 Hinman Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
733 Brummel St, Unit 1733 Brummel St3BR,2BA$1.92
553 Elmwood Ave, Unit 52-2553 Elmwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.88
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
7717 N Sheridan Rd, Unit #3R7717 N Sheridan Rd1BR,1BA$1.77

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southeast Evanston

What type of rentals are currently available in Southeast Evanston?

There are currently 385 Apartments for Rent in Southeast Evanston, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,145 to $25,304. There are also 107 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southeast Evanston ranging from $1,100 to $4,850.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southeast Evanston?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southeast Evanston ranges from $1,100 to $4,850 with an average monthly rent of $2,208.

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