Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Street Neighborhood of Evanston, IL from $900 (17 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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1512-1522 Central St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1512-1522 Central St

1512-1522 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

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 Studio unit found at Central Station priced from $2,744. Avidor Evanston 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,001. Here are the most affordable Central Street apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Central StationStudio AStudio,1BA$2,744
Avidor Evanston 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesB61BR,1BA$3,001
Reserve IL2x1 Elite2BR,1BA$3,045
1717 ApartmentsC32BR,2BA$3,571

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Street, IL

As of October 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Street area is the $2.68 price per square foot 1322 Wilmette Ave Model at 1322 Wilmette Ave, Unit 2nd floor in the in the Central Street neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Central Street apartment is the C2 Model at 1717 Apartments starting at $3,734 with a $3.78 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.
1322 Wilmette Ave, Unit 2nd floor1322 Wilmette Ave3BR,1BA$2.68
1717 ApartmentsC22BR,2BA$3.78
1827 Grey Ave, Unit 21827 Grey Ave2BR,1BA$2.32
Reserve IL2x1 Elite2BR,1BA$3.50
Avidor Evanston 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesB3a1BR,1BA$4.29
307 Ridge Rd, Unit Lower level307 Ridge Rd1BR,1BA$2.67
Central StationStudio AStudio ,1BA$4.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Street, Evanston, IL

Ranked #6

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Street Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Street Apartment is $3,001 at Avidor Evanston 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes.

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 $3,045 at Reserve IL.

What is the most affordable Central Street Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Nicole Harms

I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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