
Apartments for Rent in Evanston, IL Under $5,200 (666 Rentals)


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1500 Chicago Ave

2047 Asbury Ave

1706 Sherman Ave

Tapestry Station

612-626 Sheridan Rd

The Lofts & Residences

1326 Chicago Ave.

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1000 Hinman

910-916 Judson

Renovated Units Blocks From The Lake

1233 Chicago Ave

319 Kedzie St, Unit 327-3

1512 Wesley Ave, Unit coach house

1128 Maple Ave, Unit 1A
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1000 Crain St, Unit 1142-1

2504 Green Bay Rd, Unit 202

2211 Maple Ave, Unit 203

1033 Dempster St, Unit E3

925 Forest Ave, Unit 29-2E

805 Sherman Ave, Unit 802-S2

906 Elmwood Ave, Unit 11-G1

1014 Garnett Pl, Unit 2
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 $5200 | $1,661 | $700 | $4,912 |
Evanston 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $5200 | $2,318 | $945 | $10,000+ |
Evanston 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $5200 | $2,690 | $1,450 | $6,979 |
Evanston 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $5200 | $3,006 | $1,695 | $7,357 |
Evanston 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $5200 | $4,558 | $2,350 | $10,000+ |
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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 284 Studio Apartments in Evanston with rent ranges from $700 to $4,912 with an average price of $1,661.
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 $14,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,318.
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 $6,979. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,690.
How expensive are Evanston Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 331 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Evanston on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,695 to $7,357 - averaging $3,006 for the location.
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