Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wilmette, IL from $900 (74 Rentals)
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Evanston Neighborhood Properties

1940 Sherman Ave.

1500 Chicago Ave

Discover Comfortable Living at Hampton Parkway

1726 Sherman Ave, Unit 1

1033 Dempster St, Unit w3
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Old Orchard Residences

829 Foster St.

9040 Keating Ave, Unit 1N

1314 Oak Ave

1320 Oak

2002 Emerson St

2752 Hampton Pkwy

1314 Oak Ave

8957 Lamon Ave

9020 Lamon Ave

9016 Lamon Ave

1033 Dempster St, Unit A06C

1603 N Waukegan Rd

Maple Grove Apartments

2762 Hampton Pkwy

2762 Hampton Pkwy, Unit FL2-ID519

2740 Hampton Pkwy

733 Elm
Wilmette, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wilmette?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Wilmette Studio Apartments | $2,634 | $1,145 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Wilmette 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,792 | $1,495 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Wilmette 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,225 | $1,650 | $6,626 |
Cheap Wilmette 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,460 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Wilmette 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,370 | $4,800 | $5,850 |
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Cheapest Available Wilmette Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Wilmette, IL is a Studio unit found at Evanston Neighborhood Properties in the Northwestern neighborhood priced from $1,145. Discover Comfortable Living at Hampton Parkway in the Northwestern neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wilmette apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Evanston Neighborhood Properties | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,145 |
Discover Comfortable Living at Hampton Parkway | 1/1.0 | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
Garden House | 1 Bed F, G, H, and I | 1BR,1BA | $1,630 |
Old Orchard Residences | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilmette, IL
As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilmette 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 Wilmette apartment is the 1802 Hovland Ct Model at 1802 Hovland Ct, Unit 1 starting at $3,075 with a $2.06 price per square foot in the Central Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wilmette 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 |
1802 Hovland Ct, Unit 1 | 1802 Hovland Ct | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
1033 Dempster St, Unit A06C | 1033 Dempster St | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
9016 Lamon Ave, Unit A06C | 9016 Lamon Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.06 |
1312 Oak, Unit M06B | 1312 Oak | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
1033 Dempster St, Unit w3 | 1033 Dempster St | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
Discover Comfortable Living at Hampton Parkway | 1/1.0 | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
4912 Conrad St, Unit D1 | 4912 Conrad St | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
Lotus Garden | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
1726 Sherman Ave, Unit 1 | 1726 Sherman Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
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Getting Around Wilmette, IL
Walk Score®
77 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
63 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
38 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wilmette Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Wilmette?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Wilmette is at Evanston Neighborhood Properties listed at $1,145.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wilmette Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wilmette Apartment is $1,495 at Discover Comfortable Living at Hampton Parkway.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Wilmette Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Wilmette is starting from $1,745 at Discover Comfortable Living at Hampton Parkway.
What is the most affordable Wilmette Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Wilmette Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Maple Grove Apartments and starts from $2,840.
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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
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