
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Evanston, IL Under $2,000 (224 Rentals)


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Maple Grove Apartments

829 Foster St.

620 Church St

1627-45 Ridge Ave.

2212-26 Sherman Ave.

910 Judson

1575 Oak

2730 Hampton Parkway
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1726 Sherman Ave, Unit #2

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1123 Ridge Ave, Unit Apt 1

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1521 Lake St

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736 Reba Pl, Unit G2

1566 Dewey Ave, Unit 2R

911 Elmwood Ave, Unit 911 Elmwood Ave

810 Seward St, Unit 810 Seward St

1031 Dempster St, Unit 1031 Dempster St

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2762 Hampton Pkwy, Unit SI FL1-ID521

837 Mulford St
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736 Reba Pl

917 - 919 Chicago Ave

Ann Rainey Apartments

1630 Central St

820 Reba

309-311 Sherman Ave

316-318 Sherman Ave

1400 Chicago Ave

1416 Central Ave

The Fladler Building
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1419 Washington St

860 Hinman

1235 - 1241 Elmwood Apartments

905-915 Elmwood

820 Judson Ave

941 Chicago Ave

817 Seward St

1303 Maple

The Stewart

824 - 830 Washington St.
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529 Michigan

828-834 Reba Pl

548-558 Elmwood Ave

617 Grove

605 Hinman

2002 Emerson St

800 Michigan

1233 Chicago Ave

The Merion

2545 W Fitch
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Evanston?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evanston Studio Apartments | $1,701 | $700 | $2,777 |
| Evanston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,124 | $945 | $3,772 |
| Evanston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,671 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Evanston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,260 | $1,850 | $9,999 |
| Evanston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,507 | $2,295 | $6,330 |
| Evanston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,922 | $3,595 | $4,250 |
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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 2730 Hampton Parkway listed at $1,200.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Evanston Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Evanston is $2,124.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Evanston Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Evanston is a 1,111 square feet unit starting from $2,725 at Optima Old Orchard Woods.
What is the average size for Evanston 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Evanston is currently 1,500 sq ft.
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