
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Street Neighborhood of Evanston, IL from $800 (9 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Central Street area of Evanston.


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1512-1522 Central St

1400-06 Central St.
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1416 Central Ave

1630 Central St

The Fladler Building

1703-13 Ridge Ave.
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Central Street, Evanston, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Street?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Street Studio Apartments | $2,850 | $2,632 | $3,240 |
| Central Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,915 | $1,200 | $3,760 |
| Central Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,448 | $1,400 | $5,635 |
| Central Street 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,367 | $2,050 | $4,345 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Central Street Neighborhood of Evanston, IL.
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Cheapest Available Central Street Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Street area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Discover Comfortable Living at Hampton Parkway in Evanston! priced from $1,200. 1512-1522 Central St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable Central Street apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discover Comfortable Living at Hampton Parkway in Evanston! | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| 1512-1522 Central St | 2 BR 1.5 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| The Reserve | 1x1 Elite | 1BR,1BA | $2,520 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Street, IL
As of January 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Street area is the $0.30 price per square foot 1117 Foster St Model at 1117 Foster St in the in the Northwestern neighborhood starting from $850. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1117 Foster St | 1117 Foster St | 6BR,3BA | $0.30 |
| 1512-1522 Central St | 2 BR 1.5 BR | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.83 |
| Discover Comfortable Living at Hampton Parkway in Evanston! | 2/1.0 | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Avidor Evanston 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes | B3a | 1BR,1BA | $4.32 |
| The Reserve | 1x1 Elite | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
| 1717 Apartments | B2 | 1BR,1BA | $4.30 |
| The Residences of Wilmette | C1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.93 |
| Central Station | Studio A | Studio ,1BA | $4.46 |
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 $2,632.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Street Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Street Apartment is $1,200 at Discover Comfortable Living at Hampton Parkway in Evanston!.
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 $1,400 at Discover Comfortable Living at Hampton Parkway in Evanston!.
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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