Cheap Homes for Rent in Central Street Neighborhood of Evanston, IL from $1,800 (10 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. 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 Parkway2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,400
1703-13 Ridge Ave.2 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,450
1512-1522 Central St2 BR 1.5 BR2BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Street, IL

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Street area is the $1.77 price per square foot 4 Bedroom - 1.5 Bathroom Model at 1703-13 Ridge Ave. in the in the Northwestern neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Central Street apartment is the 1229 Leon Pl Model at 1229 Leon Pl, Unit #2 second flr. starting at $3,150 with a $2.86 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.
1703-13 Ridge Ave.4 Bedroom - 1.5 Bathroom4BR,1.5BA$1.77
1229 Leon Pl, Unit #2 second flr.1229 Leon Pl3BR,1BA$2.86
2730 Hampton Parkway2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.49
2017 Ridge Ave2017 Ridge Ave3BR,1BA$2.27
1512-1522 Central St2 BR 1.5 BR2BR,1.5BA$1.83
1745 Brown Ave, Unit 1745 brown Unit 11745 Brown Ave2BR,1BA$2.22
The Reserve2x1 Elite2BR,1BA$3.79
2019 Ashland Ave, Unit 12019 Ashland Ave2BR,1BA$3.12
Avidor Evanston 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesB3a1BR,1BA$4.34
1717 EvanstonB7A1BR,1BA$4.07

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Street

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Street?

There are currently 105 Apartments for Rent in Central Street, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,370 to $12,100. There are also 25 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Street ranging from $1,800 to $8,450.

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 $1,800 to $8,450 with an average monthly rent of $4,493.

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 $4,896, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,350 to $4,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,295.

Expert Rental Resources

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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