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Wilmette, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wilmette Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1500 Chicago AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Evanston Neighborhood Properties1 br 1bth1BR,1BA$1,510
Lotus Garden1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,550
Garden House1 Bed F, G, H, and I1BR,1BA$1,630

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilmette, IL and Nearby

As of March 25, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Lofts & Residences2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.67
Evanston Neighborhood Properties4 br 2bth Avail 9/1/244BR,2BA$1.96
Discover Comfortable Living at Hampton Parkway2/1.02BR,1BA$1.81
9012 Lamon Ave9012 Lamon Ave2BR,1BA$2.00
9016 Lamon Ave9016 Lamon Ave2BR,1BA$2.00
1312 Oak, Unit M06B1312 Oak2BR,1BA$1.99
1314 Oak Ave1314 Oak Ave2BR,1BA$1.99
8944 Lavergne Ave, Unit 1 south8944 Lavergne Ave2BR,1BA$1.60
8933 Ewing Ave, Unit 18933 Ewing Ave1BR,1BA$1.75
1033 Dempster St, Unit w31033 Dempster St1BR,1BA$1.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilmette

What type of rentals are currently available in Wilmette?

There are currently 379 Apartments for Rent in Wilmette, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $29,845. There are also 93 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wilmette ranging from $1,100 to $50,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Wilmette?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Wilmette ranges from $1,100 to $50,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,273.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Wilmette?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Wilmette range from $2,100 to $29,845, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $5,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,360.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago

Written by: Nicole Harms

I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.