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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 2002 Emerson St priced from $1,750. Evanston Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,325. Here are the most affordable Central Street apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2002 Emerson St1 Bed & 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Evanston PlaceThe Chicago1BR,1BA$2,325
The Park EvanstonStudio DStudio,1BA$2,355

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Street, IL

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Street area is the $2.14 price per square foot 2504 Green Bay Rd Model at 2504 Green Bay Rd, Unit 202 in the in the Central Street neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Central Street apartment is the 2 Bedroom Den Model at Central Station starting at $4,470 with a $3.43 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.
2504 Green Bay Rd, Unit 2022504 Green Bay Rd2BR,2BA$2.14
Central Station2 Bedroom Den2BR,2BA$3.43
The Scholar ApartmentsTwo Bedroom B62BR,2BA$3.08
Evanston PlaceThe Davis Premier2BR,2BA$4.02
The Reserve at Evanston2x1 Elite2BR,1BA$3.79
Albion EvanstonA081BR,1BA$3.61
Avidor Evanston 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesB3a1BR,1BA$4.22
2007 Darrow Ave, Unit 2nd Floor2007 Darrow Ave2BR,1BA$2.47
601 Green Bay Rd, Unit 201601 Green Bay Rd1BR,1BA$3.42
2002 Emerson St1 Bed & 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.92

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Street

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Street?

There are currently 99 Apartments for Rent in Central Street, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,595 to $15,156. There are also 29 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Street ranging from $1,000 to $7,300.

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 $1,000 to $7,300 with an average monthly rent of $4,433.

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 $2,345 to $7,358, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,345 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,326.

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