Cheap Homes for Rent in Central Street Neighborhood of Evanston, IL from $1,700 (7 Rentals)

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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 $1,545. 2002 Emerson St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. 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$1,545
2002 Emerson St1 Bed & 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Albion EvanstonS09Studio,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Street, IL

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Street area is the $3.41 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Den Model at Central Station in the in the Central Street neighborhood starting from $4,449. The second greatest value Central Street apartment is the 2x2 Elite Model at The Reserve at Evanston starting at $3,650 with a $3.35 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.
Central Station2 Bedroom Den2BR,2BA$3.41
The Reserve at Evanston2x2 Elite2BR,2BA$3.35
Evanston PlaceThe Davis Premier2BR,2BA$4.11
Avidor Evanston 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesB8-Den1BR,1.5BA$3.82
Discover Comfortable Living at Hampton Parkway1/1.01BR,1BA$1.98
The Scholar ApartmentsOne Bedroom A71BR,1BA$3.51
2002 Emerson St1 Bed & 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.92
307 Ridge Rd, Unit Upper level307 Ridge Rd1BR,1BA$2.58
1717 ApartmentsA1Studio ,1BA$4.26
2762 Hampton Pkwy, Unit FL2-ID5192762 Hampton Pkwy1BR,1BA$3.76

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Street

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Street?

There are currently 101 Apartments for Rent in Central Street, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,485 to $25,122. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Street ranging from $1,700 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 $1,700 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,911.

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 $2,100 to $25,122, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,450 to $6,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,350.

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