
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Evanston, IL Under $2,000 (213 Rentals)


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1500 Chicago Ave

Presidential Apartments

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Main Station Apartments

Maple Grove Apartments

1940 Sherman Ave.

829 Foster St.

2228-38 Sherman Ave. / 803-809 Noyes St.

1627-45 Ridge Ave.

2210-22 Maple Ave.
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2212-26 Sherman Ave.

1410 Chicago

2200-10 Sherman Ave.

1016 Dempster St, Unit J06P

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1305 Oak Ave

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1311 Oak Ave

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1805 Lyons St, Unit 2

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319 Kedzie St

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710 Seward St, Unit 1S

1912 Brown Ave
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551 Sheridan Rd

551 N Sheridan Rd

2762 Hampton Pkwy

917 - 919 Chicago Ave

Carter Frederick Apartments

1630 Central St

643 Hinman

1400 Chicago Ave

1416 Central Ave

The Fladler Building
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1419 Washington St

930-36 Judson Ave

860 Hinman

810 Seward St.

1235 - 1241 Elmwood Apartments

905-915 Elmwood

820 Judson Ave

941 Chicago Ave

817 Seward St

1303 Maple
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529 Michigan

The Stewart

824 - 830 Washington St.

828-834 Reba Pl

548-558 Elmwood Ave

617 Grove

605 Hinman

2002 Emerson St

800 Michigan

1233 Chicago Ave
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Evanston, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Evanston?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evanston Studio Apartments | $1,570 | $700 | $3,262 |
| Evanston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,119 | $945 | $4,010 |
| Evanston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,601 | $1,234 | $6,853 |
| Evanston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,285 | $1,895 | $10,000+ |
| Evanston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,328 | $2,295 | $10,000+ |
| Evanston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,400 | $3,350 | $6,700 |
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Best Local Schools in Evanston, IL
Orrington Elementary School
Evanston Twp High School
Chute Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Evanston Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Evanston with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Evanston is at 1528 W Pratt Blvd listed at $1,260.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Evanston Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Evanston is $2,119.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Evanston Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Evanston is a 996 square feet unit starting from $2,895 at 550 Sheridan Square.
What is the average size for Evanston 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Evanston is currently 712 sq ft.
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