
Apartments for Rent in Evanston, IL Under $1,200 (100 Rentals)


1303 Maple

The Fladler Building

1419 Washington St

820 Judson Ave

1630 Central St

The Stewart

Harvard Terrace Apartments

860 Hinman

905-915 Elmwood
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1416 Central Ave

996-1012 Main St

1729-1745 Sherman Ave

1400-06 Central St.

917 - 919 Chicago Ave

The Oak Crest

Greenview Apartments

The Vivian

Sheridan Apartments

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7445 N Greenview Ave, Unit 222
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1528 W Pratt Blvd

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1442 W Howard St, Unit 18

Lakeside 6241

1061 W Rosemont Ave, Unit 415

1263 W Pratt Blvd

1537 W Fargo Ave

8309 Keating Ave

WASHTENAW

7531 N Hoyne Ave

6540 N. Ashland
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North Shore Apartments

1666 Pratt

6600 Ashland

6101-6115 N Hoyne Ave

1923 W Granville Ave

1735 W Pratt Blvd

1063 W. Columbia

1350 W Hood Ave

1417 W Sherwin Ave

1331 W. Loyola
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Braeden At The Beach

1662 W. Farwell Ave.

7340 N Damen Ave

Rogers Park

2801-2809 W Lunt Avenue Apartments

6351 N Lakewood Ave

1145 W Morse Ave

The Birchmont

7320-7330 N Ridge 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 Under $1200 | $1,776 | $700 | $3,069 |
| Evanston 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $2,255 | $945 | $4,114 |
| Evanston 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $2,636 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Evanston 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $3,304 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
| Evanston 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $4,444 | $2,295 | $10,000+ |
| Evanston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,031 | $3,150 | $5,350 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Evanston
How much are Studio apartments in Evanston?
There are currently 809 Studio Apartments in Evanston with rent ranges from $700 to $3,069 with an average price of $1,776.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Evanston Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Evanston ranges from $945 to $4,114 with an average monthly rent of $2,255.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Evanston cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Evanston range from $1,400 to $11,580. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,636.
How expensive are Evanston Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 428 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Evanston on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,700 to $18,438 - averaging $3,304 for the location.
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