Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wilmette, IL from $900 (74 Rentals)
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829 Foster St.

8944 Lavergne Ave, Unit 1 south

1500 Chicago Ave

Discover Comfortable Living at Hampton Parkway

1940 Sherman Ave.

1726 Sherman Ave, Unit 1
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Evanston Neighborhood Properties

1031 Dempster St, Unit A07K

1033 Dempster St, Unit w3

2017 Ridge Ave, Unit 1

9040 Keating Ave, Unit 1N

2752 Hampton Pkwy

2740 Hampton Pkwy

2762 Hampton Pkwy

9016 Lamon Ave

1033 Dempster St, Unit A06C

Maple Grove Apartments

Old Orchard Residences

8644 Skokie Blvd

1603 N Waukegan Rd
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 | $2,608 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Wilmette 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,960 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Wilmette 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,044 | $1,400 | $6,613 |
Cheap Wilmette 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,845 | $2,100 | $6,200 |
Cheap Wilmette 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,715 | $3,360 | $5,350 |
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Cheapest Available Wilmette Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Wilmette, IL is a Studio unit found at 1500 Chicago Ave in the Northwestern neighborhood priced from $1,450. Evanston Neighborhood Properties in the Northwestern neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,510. 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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1500 Chicago Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
Evanston Neighborhood Properties | 1 br 1bth | 1BR,1BA | $1,510 |
Garden House | 1 Bed F, G, H, and I | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
Lotus Garden | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilmette, IL
As of March 21, 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 4 br 2bth Avail 9/1/24 Model at Evanston Neighborhood Properties starting at $3,360 with a $1.96 price per square foot in the Northwestern 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 |
Evanston Neighborhood Properties | 4 br 2bth Avail 9/1/24 | 4BR,2BA | $1.96 |
Discover Comfortable Living at Hampton Parkway | 2/1.0 | 2BR,1BA | $1.81 |
9016 Lamon Ave | 9016 Lamon Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
1312 Oak, Unit M06B | 1312 Oak | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
9040 Keating Ave | 9040 Keating Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
1314 Oak Ave | 1314 Oak Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
8944 Lavergne Ave, Unit 1 south | 8944 Lavergne Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
8933 Ewing Ave, Unit 1 | 8933 Ewing Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
1033 Dempster St, Unit w3 | 1033 Dempster St | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 1500 Chicago Ave listed at $1,450.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wilmette Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wilmette Apartment is $1,510 at Evanston Neighborhood Properties.
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 $1,560 at Evanston Neighborhood Properties.
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 $2,706.
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