
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Dewey-Darrow Neighborhood of Evanston, IL from $1,450 (54 Rentals)


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708 Seward St, Unit 2S, Unit 2S

708 Seward St, Unit 2S

708 Seward St

422 Elmwood Ave

1025 Dempster St

1452 Oak Ave

1452 Oak Ave, Unit 54-G

1125 Davis St./ 1603-11 Ridge Ave.

1400 Chicago Ave, Unit 804
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1400 Chicago Ave, Unit 104

905 Elmwood Ave

905 Elmwood Ave, Unit 09-H3

1575 Oak

909 Elmwood Ave, Unit H3

905 Elmwood Ave

1500 Chicago Ave

1400 Chicago Ave, Unit 208

1025 Dempster St, Unit 1309-S2

1312 Oak Ave, Unit S3
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1410 Chicago

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1016 Dempster St, Unit J06P, Unit J06P

828 Reba Pl

908 Reba Pl

548 Sherman Ave

908 Reba Pl, Unit 16-2N

908 Reba Pl, Unit 10-2S

828 Reba Pl, Unit 28-1S

828 Reba Pl, Unit 34-2S
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908 Reba Pl

828 Reba Pl

908 Reba Pl, Unit 18-3S

908 Reba Pl

1452 Oak Ave, Unit 54-3E

1452 Oak Ave

917 - 919 Chicago Ave

1400 Chicago Ave

1303 Maple

1419 Washington St
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810 Seward St.

860 Hinman

824 - 830 Washington St.

905-915 Elmwood

1233 Chicago Ave

817 Seward St

941 Chicago Ave

The Stewart

828-834 Reba Pl

548-558 Elmwood Ave
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Dewey-Darrow, Evanston, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dewey-Darrow?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dewey-Darrow Studio Apartments | $2,201 | $1,350 | $3,253 |
Dewey-Darrow 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,703 | $1,450 | $4,151 |
| Dewey-Darrow 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,375 | $1,450 | $7,129 |
| Dewey-Darrow 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,840 | $2,200 | $9,801 |
| Dewey-Darrow 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,873 | $2,295 | $9,997 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDewey-Darrow, Evanston, IL
Ranked #4
Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Dewey-Darrow, Evanston, IL
Evanston Twp High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dewey-Darrow Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Dewey-Darrow?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dewey-Darrow is under $1,795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dewey-Darrow?
The cheapest apartment in Dewey-Darrow is 1575 Oak which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in Dewey-Darrow costs $12,100.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dewey-Darrow?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Dewey-Darrow that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Dewey-Darrow?
Cheap apartments in Dewey-Darrow have an average cost of $299 which is $11,801 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dewey-Darrow.
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