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Apartments for Rent in Evanston, IL

The cheapest rental in Evanston, IL we're tracking starts at $1,145/mo, with an average asking rent of $2,252/mo across 41 listings. That runs about 14% above the IL state average of $1,978/mo, toward the pricier end of the state. By size, expect one-bedrooms around $1,847/mo and two-bedrooms around $2,428/mo. Listings are ranked cheapest-first and updated regularly.

Updated Jun 9, 2026

Cheapest
$1,145
lowest listed rent
Average rent
$2,25214% above IL
across all sizes
Average by sizevs IL typical
Studio$2,19720% above IL
1 bed$1,8473% above IL
2 bed$2,4285% above IL
3 bed$3,31315% above IL

41 rentals in Evanston, IL

Every size & style, ranked by price

1-bedroom apartment at 834 Sherman Ave in Evanston, IL
Great deal
Apartment · Evanston
$1,350/mo
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1 bd|1 ba|500 ft²

834 Sherman Ave

834 Sherman Ave, Evanston

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Studio apartment at 1233 Chicago Ave in Evanston, IL
Great deal
Apartment · Evanston
$1,850/mo
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Studio|1 ba|450 ft²

1233 Chicago Ave

1233 Chicago Ave, Evanston

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Renting in Evanston, IL: common questions

How much is rent in Evanston, IL?
The average asking rent across the 41 listings we track in Evanston, IL is $2,252/mo, with the cheapest starting at $1,145/mo. Prices change often, so confirm current rates on each listing.
What is the cheapest apartment for rent in Evanston?
2605 Prairie / 1903 - 1911 Central Apartments is the lowest-priced rental we're tracking in Evanston, IL at $1,145/mo. We rank every listing cheapest-first so the best-value options are always at the top.
What is the average rent by bedroom in Evanston?
Based on the listings we track in Evanston, IL: studios around $2,197/mo, one-bedrooms around $1,847/mo, two-bedrooms around $2,428/mo, three-bedrooms around $3,313/mo. These are averages and shift with availability.
Is Evanston expensive to rent in?
Evanston sits toward the higher end: its average rent of $2,252/mo is about 14% above the IL state average of $1,978/mo.

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