Cheap Homes for Rent in Central Street Neighborhood of Evanston, IL from $1,800 (6 Rentals)

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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. 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 Parkway2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,400
1512-1522 Central St2 BR 1.5 BR2BR,1BA$1,650
The Residences of WilmetteC1Studio,1BA$2,392

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Street, IL

As of March 12, 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$2.54
1745 Brown Ave, Unit 1745 brown Unit 11745 Brown Ave2BR,1BA$2.22
1512-1522 Central St2 BR 1.5 BR2BR,1.5BA$1.83
The Reserve2x1 Elite2BR,1BA$3.57
The Residences of Wilmette1A Plus1BR,1BA$4.63
2730 Hampton Parkway2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.01
1717 EvanstonB21BR,1BA$3.91
307 Ridge Rd, Unit First Floor307 Ridge Rd1BR,1BA$2.75

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Street

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Street?

There are currently 93 Apartments for Rent in Central Street, IL with pricing that ranges from $850 to $5,538. There are also 19 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Street ranging from $1,850 to $9,750.

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 $9,750 with an average monthly rent of $4,713.

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