
Apartments for Rent in Evanston, IL Under $1,200 (119 Rentals)


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6954 N Sheridan Apartments

1145 W Morse Ave, Unit 102

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6233 N Winthrop Ave, Unit #413

1361 W Greenleaf Ave, Unit #1A
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The Vivian

1210 W Granville Ave, Unit 404

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1101 W Granville Ave

Lakeside 6241

1456 W Fargo Ave

1441 Howard St

1154 W Lunt Ave
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1547 W Fargo Ave

6930 N Greenview Ave
Evanston, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Evanston?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Evanston Studio Apartments Under $1200 | $1,697 | $700 | $4,746 |
Evanston 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $2,312 | $945 | $10,000+ |
Evanston 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $2,792 | $1,450 | $6,937 |
Evanston 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $2,973 | $1,650 | $7,354 |
Evanston 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $4,118 | $2,350 | $6,000 |
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Getting Around Evanston, IL
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
90 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
52 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Evanston
How much are Studio apartments in Evanston?
There are currently 286 Studio Apartments in Evanston with rent ranges from $700 to $4,746 with an average price of $1,697.
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 $13,837 with an average monthly rent of $2,312.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Evanston cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Evanston range from $1,450 to $6,937. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,792.
How expensive are Evanston Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 334 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Evanston on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,650 to $7,354 - averaging $2,973 for the location.
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