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

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3513 Lake Building
2 Bedroom Apartments

3513 Lake Building

3513 Lake AveWilmette, IL 60091
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8957 Lamon Ave

SkokieIL60077
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9016 Lamon Ave

SkokieIL60077
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1400 Chicago Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1400 Chicago Ave

1400 Chicago AveEvanston, IL 60201
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The Oak Crest
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Oak Crest

1570 Oak AveEvanston, IL 60201
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722 Clark St
Studio Apartments

722 Clark St

722 Clark StEvanston, IL 60201
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916-920 Green Bay Rd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

916-920 Green Bay Rd

916-920 Green Bay RdWinnetka, IL 60093
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The Stewart
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Stewart

1311 Chicago AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1400-06 Central St.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1400-06 Central St.

1400-1406 Central StEvanston, IL 60201
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1416 Central Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1416 Central Ave

1416-1420 Central StEvanston, IL 60201
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454-462 Winnetka Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

454-462 Winnetka Ave

454-462 Winnetka AveWinnetka, IL 60093
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Park Place Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place Apartments

1644-1646 Waukegan RdGlenview, IL 60025
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1630 Central St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1630 Central St

1630 Central StEvanston, IL 60201
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1410 Chicago
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1410 Chicago

1410 Chicago AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1575 Oak
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1575 Oak

1575 Oak AveEvanston, IL 60201
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617 Grove
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

617 Grove

617-625 Grove StEvanston, IL 60201
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Wilmette, IL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Evanston Neighborhood PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$1,145
Discover Comfortable Living at Hampton Parkway1/1.01BR,1BA$1,495
Garden House1 Bed F, G, H, and I1BR,1BA$1,630
Old Orchard ResidencesB12BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Lofts & Residences2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.67
1802 Hovland Ct, Unit 11802 Hovland Ct2BR,2BA$2.06
1033 Dempster St, Unit A06C1033 Dempster St2BR,1BA$2.03
9016 Lamon Ave, Unit A06C9016 Lamon Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.06
1312 Oak, Unit M06B1312 Oak2BR,1BA$1.99
1033 Dempster St, Unit w31033 Dempster St1BR,1BA$1.99
Discover Comfortable Living at Hampton Parkway1/1.01BR,1BA$1.92
4912 Conrad St, Unit D14912 Conrad St1BR,1BA$2.01
Lotus Garden1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.12
1726 Sherman Ave, Unit 11726 Sherman Ave1BR,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

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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