Cheap Homes for Rent in the Central Street Neighborhood of Evanston, IL from $1,800 (11 Rentals)

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1834 Ridge Ave

EvanstonIL60201

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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2730 Hampton Parkway1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,200
1703-13 Ridge Ave.2 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,450
1717 EvanstonA1Studio,1BA$2,413
The Reserve1x1 Elite1BR,1BA$2,550
Avidor Evanston 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesB71BR,1BA$3,176

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Street, IL

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Street area is the $3.75 price per square foot TH1.1-Townhome Model at E2 Apartments in the in the Northwestern neighborhood starting from $6,555. The second greatest value Central Street apartment is the 1411 Emerson St Model at 1411 Emerson St starting at $2,895 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Evanston 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.
E2 ApartmentsTH1.1-Townhome3BR,2BA$3.75
1411 Emerson St1411 Emerson St4BR,2BA$1.81
1703-13 Ridge Ave.4 Bedroom - 1.5 Bathroom4BR,1.5BA$1.77
2031 Church St, Unit #22031 Church St3BR,2BA$1.74
2722 Central St, Unit 4S2722 Central St2BR,1BA$2.59
1801 Lyons St1801 Lyons St4BR,1.5BA$3.24
The Reserve2x1 Elite2BR,1BA$3.65
1939 Central St, Unit c1939 Central St2BR,1BA$2.24
Avidor Evanston 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesB5a1BR,1BA$4.19
2730 Hampton Parkway2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.01

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Street

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Street?

There are currently 97 Apartments for Rent in Central Street, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $10,274. There are also 25 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Street ranging from $1,850 to $7,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central Street?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Street ranges from $1,850 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,380.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Central Street?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central Street range from $2,395 to $4,695, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,300 to $6,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,295.

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