
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Street Neighborhood of Evanston, IL from $900 (17 Rentals)
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2752 Hampton Pkwy

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2752 Hampton Pkwy
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2740 Hampton Pkwy

2727 Central St
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1841 Grey St

1918 Noyes St
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 |
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Central Street Studio Apartments | $2,974 | $2,695 | $3,357 |
Central Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,723 | $1,340 | $3,725 |
Central Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,805 | $1,640 | $6,346 |
Central Street 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,792 | $2,050 | $5,517 |
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There are currently 17 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Central Station | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $2,744 |
Avidor Evanston 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes | B6 | 1BR,1BA | $3,001 |
Reserve IL | 2x1 Elite | 2BR,1BA | $3,045 |
1717 Apartments | C3 | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1322 Wilmette Ave, Unit 2nd floor | 1322 Wilmette Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.68 |
1717 Apartments | C2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.78 |
1827 Grey Ave, Unit 2 | 1827 Grey Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.32 |
Reserve IL | 2x1 Elite | 2BR,1BA | $3.50 |
Avidor Evanston 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes | B3a | 1BR,1BA | $4.29 |
307 Ridge Rd, Unit Lower level | 307 Ridge Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
Central Station | Studio A | Studio ,1BA | $4.23 |
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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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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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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Written by: Trey Huguley
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between
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