Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dewey-Darrow Neighborhood of Evanston, IL from $900 (71 Rentals)

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708 Seward St, Unit 2S
$1,450
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708 Seward St, Unit 2S

708 Seward StEvanston, IL 60202
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730 Reba Pl, Unit 1B
$1,625
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730 Reba Pl, Unit 1B

730 Reba PlEvanston, IL 60202
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1033 Dempster Street
$1,795 - $2,295
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$1,795 - $2,295
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

1033 Dempster Street

1033 Dempster StreetEvanston, IL 60201
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The Oak Crest
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Oak Crest

1570 Oak AveEvanston, IL 60201
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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 2 Beds unit found at 1703-13 Ridge Ave. priced from $1,450. 1575 Oak has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,475. Here are the most affordable Dewey-Darrow apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1703-13 Ridge Ave.2 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,450
1575 OakStudioStudio,1BA$1,475
Evanston Neighborhood PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
1410 Chicago1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,695
1627-45 Ridge Ave.2 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,795
Maple Grove Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A21BR,1BA$1,895
BJB Evanston - 1576 Oak2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,995
Tapestry Station ApartmentsStudio- The HinmanStudio,1BA$2,055

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dewey-Darrow, IL

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dewey-Darrow area is the $2.23 price per square foot 1633 McDaniel Ave Model at 1633 McDaniel Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Gross Point neighborhood starting from $3,900. The second greatest value Dewey-Darrow apartment is the 3 Bedroom - 2 Bathroom Model at 1615-25 Ridge Ave. starting at $3,150 with a $2.05 price per square foot in the Northwestern 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.
1633 McDaniel Ave, Unit 21633 McDaniel Ave5BR,2BA$2.23
1615-25 Ridge Ave.3 Bedroom - 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$2.05
8350 Kimball AveModel 23BR,2BA$1.83
1703-13 Ridge Ave.4 Bedroom - 1.5 Bathroom4BR,1.5BA$1.77
1125 Davis St./ 1603-11 Ridge Ave.3 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom3BR,1BA$2.26
1500 Chicago Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.45
708 Seward St, Unit 2S708 Seward St1BR,1BA$1.61
1627-45 Ridge Ave.2 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.08
620 Church St2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.67
Maple Grove Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A21BR,1BA$2.81

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $2,055.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dewey-Darrow?

The cheapest apartment in Dewey-Darrow is 1410 Chicago 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 16 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 $829 which is $11,271 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dewey-Darrow.

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