
Gated Apartments for Rent in Evanston, IL Under $5,300 (97 Rentals)


Evanston Place

Avidor Evanston 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes

Albion Evanston

The Park Evanston
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Central Station

1717 Apartments

Evanston Neighborhood Properties

AMLI Evanston

1500 Chicago Ave

Main Station Apartments

Presidential Apartments

1706 Sherman Ave

The Lofts & Residences
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1326 Chicago Ave.

1233 Chicago Ave

2007 Darrow Ave, Unit 2nd Floor

Optima Old Orchard Woods

6954 N Sheridan Apartments

The Vivian

The Residences of Wilmette
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The Sovereign

Sheridan Pratt Apartments

Sheridan Terrace - 6725 N Sheridan Rd

Sheridan Lake - 6401 N Sheridan Rd

6910 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 305

Greenview Apartments

6720 N Sheridan
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EDGE on Broadway

Loyola Beach Apartments

2415-2417 W Birchwood Ave

Sheridan Apartments

7334 N Ridge Apartments

Lakeside 6241

2001 W Jarvis Ave, Unit 3

6318 N Albany Ave, Unit 2

6929 N Lakewood Ave, Unit 2

2005 W Jarvis Ave, Unit 1

1361 W Greenleaf Ave, Unit #1A

7609 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 1

7608 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 207
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 | $1,661 | $700 | $7,256 |
Evanston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,284 | $945 | $10,000+ |
Evanston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,631 | $1,450 | $6,915 |
Evanston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,022 | $2,025 | $7,358 |
Evanston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,887 | $2,800 | $5,350 |
Evanston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,600 | $3,000 | $6,200 |
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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 $1,921.
What is the largest Gated Evanston Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Evanston is a 2,400 square feet unit starting from $3,150 at 1432 W Jonquil Terrace, Unit 2.
What is the average size for Evanston Gated Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Gated rental in Evanston is currently at 678 sq ft.
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