Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Street Neighborhood of Evanston, IL from $800 (13 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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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 2730 Hampton Parkway 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2730 Hampton Parkway1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,200
1512-1522 Central St2 BR 1.5 BR2BR,1BA$1,650
The Residences of WilmetteC1Studio,1BA$2,392
Avidor Evanston 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesB21BR,1BA$2,719
1717 EvanstonB21BR,1BA$2,720

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Street, IL

As of March 02, 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1117 Foster St1117 Foster St6BR,3BA$0.30
3048 Central St, Unit 13048 Central St3BR,1BA$2.30
1121 Leonard Pl1121 Leonard Pl2BR,1BA$2.59
1512-1522 Central St2 BR 1.5 BR2BR,1.5BA$1.83
1745 Brown Ave, Unit 1745 brown Unit 11745 Brown Ave2BR,1BA$2.22
The Reserve2x1 Elite2BR,1BA$3.57
Avidor Evanston 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesB3a1BR,1BA$4.33
2730 Hampton Parkway2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.01
1717 EvanstonB21BR,1BA$3.99
307 Ridge Rd, Unit First Floor307 Ridge Rd1BR,1BA$2.75

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 $2,392.

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 2730 Hampton Parkway.

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 The Reserve and starts from $4,345.

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