Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dewey-Darrow Neighborhood of Evanston, IL from $900 (86 Rentals)

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1305 Oak Ave
$1,525 - $1,995
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1305 Oak Ave

1305 Oak AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1311 Oak Ave
$1,550 - $2,195
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1311 Oak Ave

1311 Oak AveEvanston, IL 60201
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$1,750 - $2,195

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1313 Oak Ave

EvanstonIL60201

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Dewey-Darrow, Evanston, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dewey-Darrow Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dewey-Darrow area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 1575 Oak priced from $1,395. 1000 Hinman has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable Dewey-Darrow apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1575 OakStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
1000 Hinman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,395
1410 ChicagoStudioStudio,1BA$1,425
Presidential ApartmentsConvertible StudioStudio,1BA$1,445
1703-13 Ridge Ave.2 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,450
BJB Evanston - 1576 OakStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
1500 Chicago AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dewey-Darrow, IL

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dewey-Darrow area is the $2.05 price per square foot 3 Bedroom - 2 Bathroom Model at 1615-25 Ridge Ave. in the in the Northwestern neighborhood starting from $3,150. The second greatest value Dewey-Darrow apartment is the 1124 Maple Ave Model at 1124 Maple Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,995 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Southeast Evanston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dewey-Darrow apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1615-25 Ridge Ave.3 Bedroom - 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$2.05
1124 Maple Ave, Unit 21124 Maple Ave3BR,1BA$2.00
1703-13 Ridge Ave.4 Bedroom - 1.5 Bathroom4BR,1.5BA$1.77
1322 Greenleaf St, Unit 21322 Greenleaf St3BR,1BA$1.79
1125 Davis St./ 1603-11 Ridge Ave.3 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom3BR,1BA$2.26
408 Custer Ave, Unit 2408 Custer Ave2BR,1BA$1.73
1033 Dempster St, Unit A06C1033 Dempster St2BR,1BA$2.11
1133 Oak Ave, Unit A02C1133 Oak Ave2BR,2BA$2.50
1627-45 Ridge Ave.2 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.08
1805 Lyons St, Unit 21805 Lyons St1BR,1BA$1.59

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dewey-Darrow Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Dewey-Darrow?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Dewey-Darrow is at 1575 Oak listed at $1,395.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dewey-Darrow Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dewey-Darrow Apartment is $1,695 at 1575 Oak.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Dewey-Darrow Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dewey-Darrow is starting from $1,450 at 1703-13 Ridge Ave..

What is the most affordable Dewey-Darrow Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dewey-Darrow Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1703-13 Ridge Ave. and starts from $2,450.

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