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1117 Foster St
1117 Foster StEvanston, IL 60201
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Street Neighborhood of Evanston, IL from $800 (23 Rentals)
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1805 Lyons St, Unit 2, Unit 2
1805 Lyons StEvanston, IL 60201
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2730 Hampton Parkway
2730-2766 Hampton PkyEvanston, IL 60201
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1703-13 Ridge Ave.
1703-1713 Ridge AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1512-1522 Central St
1512-1522 Central StEvanston, IL 60201
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2017 Ridge Ave
2017 Ridge AveEvanston, IL 60201
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$1,8201 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 27
2762 Hampton Pkwy, Unit SI FL2-ID519
2762 Hampton PkwyEvanston, IL 60201
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$1,8252 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1
2311 Central St, Unit 2E, Unit 2E
2311 Central StEvanston, IL 60201
2727 Central St
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$2,0001 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1
1912 Brown Ave, Unit 2
1912 Brown AveEvanston, IL 60201
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2752 Hampton Pkwy, Unit SI FL1-ID951
2752 Hampton PkwyEvanston, IL 60201
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1400-06 Central St.
1400-1406 Central StEvanston, IL 60201
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1416 Central Ave
1416-1422 Central StEvanston, IL 60201
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1630 Central St
1630 Central StEvanston, IL 60201
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The Fladler Building
1918-1920 Harrison StEvanston, IL 60201
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2002 Emerson St
2002 Emerson StEvanston, IL 60201
1314 Central St
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1928 Jackson Ave
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1806 Colfax St
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2321 Central
2321 Central StEvanston, IL 60201
1838 Ashland Ave
EvanstonIL60201
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307 Ridge Rd, Unit First Floor, Unit First Floor
307 Ridge RdWilmette, IL 60091
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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 | $2,973 | $2,795 | $3,327 |
| Central Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,931 | $1,029 | $3,810 |
| Central Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,446 | $1,400 | $5,638 |
| Central Street 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,196 | $2,100 | $4,947 |
| Central Street 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,072 | $2,295 | $4,326 |
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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 2 Beds unit found at 2730 Hampton Parkway priced from $1,400. 1703-13 Ridge Ave. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Central Street apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2730 Hampton Parkway | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| 1703-13 Ridge Ave. | 2 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| 1512-1522 Central St | 2 BR 1.5 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| The Reserve | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,475 |
| 1717 Evanston | B3A | 1BR,1BA | $2,553 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Street, IL
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Street area is the $1.77 price per square foot 4 Bedroom - 1.5 Bathroom Model at 1703-13 Ridge Ave. in the in the Northwestern neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Central Street apartment is the 3048 Central St Model at 3048 Central St, Unit 1 starting at $2,650 with a $2.30 price per square foot in the Central Street 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. |
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| 1703-13 Ridge Ave. | 4 Bedroom - 1.5 Bathroom | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.77 |
| 3048 Central St, Unit 1 | 3048 Central St | 3BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| 1229 Leon Pl, Unit #2 second flr. | 1229 Leon Pl | 3BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| 1121 Leonard Pl, Unit 3 | 1121 Leonard Pl | 2BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| 2017 Ridge Ave | 2017 Ridge Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| 1512-1522 Central St | 2 BR 1.5 BR | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.83 |
| 2019 Ashland Ave, Unit 1 | 2019 Ashland Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.12 |
| 2730 Hampton Parkway | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| 1805 Lyons St, Unit 2 | 1805 Lyons St | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| 307 Ridge Rd, Unit First Floor | 307 Ridge Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
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 The Residences of Wilmette listed at $2,795.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Street Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Street Apartment is $2,475 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 $1,400 at 2730 Hampton Parkway.
What is the most affordable Central Street Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Central Street Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1703-13 Ridge Ave. and starts from $2,450.
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