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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 1 Bed unit found at Discover Comfortable Living at Hampton Parkway priced from $1,495. Central Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,481. Here are the most affordable Central Street apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Discover Comfortable Living at Hampton Parkway1/1.01BR,1BA$1,495
Central StationStudio AStudio,1BA$2,481
The Reserve at Evanston2x1 Elite2BR,1BA$3,075
Avidor Evanston 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesB3a1BR,1BA$3,266
1717 ApartmentsC42BR,2BA$3,556

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Street, IL

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Street area is the $4.45 price per square foot 2C Model at The Residences of Wilmette in the in the Central Street neighborhood starting from $5,422. The second greatest value Central Street apartment is the C4 Model at 1717 Apartments starting at $3,556 with a $3.03 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.
The Residences of Wilmette2C2BR,2BA$4.45
1717 ApartmentsC42BR,2BA$3.03
The Reserve at Evanston2x1 Elite2BR,1BA$3.53
Avidor Evanston 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesB3a1BR,1BA$4.29
Discover Comfortable Living at Hampton Parkway1/1.01BR,1BA$2.49
Central StationStudio AStudio ,1BA$4.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Street, Evanston, IL

Ranked #7

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 Central Street

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Street?

There are currently 94 Apartments for Rent in Central Street, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,340 to $7,641. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Street ranging from $2,295 to $6,999.

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 $2,295 to $6,999 with an average monthly rent of $4,501.

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 $1,900 to $7,641, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,100 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,326.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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