Gated Apartments for Rent in Evanston, IL Under $2,000 (69 Rentals)

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1611 W Juneway Ter, Unit 2E

2554 W Rosemont Ave, Unit G

7389 N Damen Ave, Unit Garden

1724 W Juneway Ter, Unit 3b

1712 W Juneway Ter, Unit 2i

7740 N Eastlake Ter, Unit 2

1640 W Pratt Blvd, Unit ONE BEDROOM - 16402B
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7655 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 407

6164 N Hamilton Ave, Unit Garden unit

7742 N Eastlake Ter, Unit 1W

7608 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 206

7720 N Ashland Ave, Unit 1

1522 W Sherwin Ave, Unit 202
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7714 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 301

1517 W Sherwin Ave, Unit 203

1651 W Jonquil Ter, Unit 12

7528 N Seeley Ave, Unit 201

1710 W Lunt Ave

Sheridan Terrace - 6725 N Sheridan Rd

Sheridan Lake - 6401 N Sheridan Rd

6166 N Winthrop Ave, Unit #511
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The Onyx on North Shore

Loyola Beach Apartments

2245 W Farwell Ave, Unit 1A

2234 W Farwell Ave, Unit #2

6345 N Magnolia Ave, Unit 3J
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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 | $1,448 | $700 | $2,800 |
| Evanston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,020 | $850 | $6,000 |
| Evanston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,798 | $1,234 | $7,459 |
| Evanston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,185 | $1,595 | $10,000+ |
| Evanston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,660 | $2,450 | $10,000+ |
| Evanston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,825 | $3,000 | $4,650 |
| Evanston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,187 | $950 | $7,950 |
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Best Local Schools in Evanston, IL
Orrington Elementary School
Evanston Twp High School
Chute Middle School
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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 Gated Evanston Apartments
What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Evanston?
Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Evanston is at Lakeside 6241 listed at $700.
How much is the average rent for a Gated Evanston Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Evanston is $1,893.
What is the largest Gated Evanston Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Evanston is a 3,138 square feet unit starting from $1,700 at 6164 N Hamilton Ave, Unit Garden unit.
What is the average size for Evanston Gated Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Gated rental in Evanston is currently at 770 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
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I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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