Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Street Neighborhood of Evanston, IL from $900 (15 Rentals)

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1400-06 Central St.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1400-06 Central St.

1400-1406 Central StEvanston, IL 60201
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1416 Central Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1416 Central Ave

1416-1422 Central StEvanston, IL 60201
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1630 Central St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1630 Central St

1630 Central StEvanston, IL 60201
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1703-13 Ridge Ave.
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1703-13 Ridge Ave.

1703-1713 Ridge AveEvanston, IL 60201
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2002 Emerson St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2002 Emerson St

2002 Emerson StEvanston, IL 60201
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2321 Central
2 Bedroom Apartments

2321 Central

2321 Central StEvanston, IL 60201

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Central Street, Evanston, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Street Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Street area of Chicago, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at 1512-1522 Central St priced from $1,650. Central Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,287. Here are the most affordable Central Street apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1512-1522 Central St2 BR 1.5 BR2BR,1BA$1,650
Central StationStudio AStudio,1BA$2,287
The Reserve1x1 Elite1BR,1BA$2,520
Avidor Evanston 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesB21BR,1BA$2,773
The Residences of WilmetteC1Studio,1BA$3,103

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Street, IL

As of November 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Street area is the $3.75 price per square foot C2 Model at 1717 Apartments in the in the Northwestern neighborhood starting from $3,706. The second greatest value Central Street apartment is the 2 BR 1.5 BR Model at 1512-1522 Central St starting at $1,650 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Northwestern neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Street apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1717 ApartmentsC22BR,2BA$3.75
1512-1522 Central St2 BR 1.5 BR2BR,1.5BA$1.83
Central Station1 Bedroom Den1BR,1BA$3.89
Avidor Evanston 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesB3a1BR,1BA$4.33
2644 Green Bay Rd, Unit 32644 Green Bay Rd1BR,1.5BA$3.22
The Reserve1x1 Elite1BR,1BA$3.57
The Residences of WilmetteC1Studio ,1BA$4.72
307 Ridge Rd, Unit Lower level307 Ridge Rd1BR,1BA$2.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Street, Evanston, IL

Ranked #5

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Street Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Street?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Street is at Central Station listed at $2,287.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Street Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Street Apartment is $2,520 at The Reserve.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Street Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Street is starting from $1,650 at 1512-1522 Central St.

What is the most affordable Central Street Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central Street Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Reserve and starts from $4,345.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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