Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dewey-Darrow Neighborhood of Evanston, IL from $800 (38 Rentals)

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The Oak Crest
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Oak Crest

1570 Oak AveEvanston, IL 60201
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860 Hinman
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

860 Hinman

860 Hinman AveEvanston, IL 60202
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722 Clark St
Studio Apartments

722 Clark St

722 Clark StEvanston, IL 60201
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905-915 Elmwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

905-915 Elmwood

905-915 ElmwoodEvanston, IL 60202
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The Stewart
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Stewart

1311 Chicago AveEvanston, IL 60201
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996-1012 Main St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

996-1012 Main St

996-1012 Main StEvanston, IL 60202
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1303 Maple
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1303 Maple

1301-1311 Maple AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1410 Chicago
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1410 Chicago

1410 Chicago AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1575 Oak
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1575 Oak

1575 Oak AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1419 Washington St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1419 Washington St

1419 Washington StEvanston, IL 60202
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617 Grove
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

617 Grove

617-625 Grove StEvanston, IL 60201
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1233 Chicago Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1233 Chicago Ave

1233 Chicago AveEvanston, IL 60202
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817 Seward St
1 Bedroom Apartments

817 Seward St

817 Seward StEvanston, IL 60202
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941 Chicago Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

941 Chicago Ave

941 Chicago AveEvanston, IL 60202
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1703-13 Ridge Ave.
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1703-13 Ridge Ave.

1703-1713 Ridge AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1627-45 Ridge Ave.
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1627-45 Ridge Ave.

1130 Church StEvanston, IL 60201
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908-922 Main Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

908-922 Main Street

908-922 Main StEvanston, IL 60202
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828-834 Reba Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

828-834 Reba Pl

828-834 Reba PlEvanston, IL 60202
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548-558 Elmwood Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

548-558 Elmwood Ave

548-558 Elmwood AveEvanston, IL 60202
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620 Barton Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

620 Barton Ave

620 Barton AveEvanston, IL 60202
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1019-1021 Dempster St
4 Bedroom Apartments

1019-1021 Dempster St

1019-1021 Dempster StEvanston, IL 60201
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2002 Emerson St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2002 Emerson St

2002 Emerson StEvanston, IL 60201

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8411 Christiana Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8411 Christiana Ave

8411 Christiana AveSkokie, IL 60076
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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 Evanston Neighborhood Properties priced from $1,145. 1000 Hinman has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Dewey-Darrow apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Evanston Neighborhood PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$1,145
1000 Hinman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
Presidential ApartmentsConvertible StudioStudio,1BA$1,430
1627-45 Ridge Ave.1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,475
Maple Grove Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A21BR,1BA$1,967

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dewey-Darrow, IL

As of November 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dewey-Darrow area is the $2.00 price per square foot 1310 Hinman Ave Model at 1310 Hinman Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Northwestern neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Dewey-Darrow apartment is the 1935 Jackson Ave Model at 1935 Jackson Ave, Unit Basement starting at $1,450 with a $1.07 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.
1310 Hinman Ave, Unit 31310 Hinman Ave3BR,2BA$2.00
1935 Jackson Ave, Unit Basement1935 Jackson Ave2BR,1BA$1.07
1306 Hinman Ave, Unit A1306 Hinman Ave2BR,1BA$2.25
1133 Oak Ave, Unit Unit 1135-E21133 Oak Ave2BR,1BA$2.04
2030 Greenwood St2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.17
408 Custer Ave, Unit 2408 Custer Ave2BR,1BA$1.73
918 Crain St, Unit GDN West918 Crain St2BR,1BA$2.44
1143 Maple, Unit 918-GDN1143 Maple2BR,1BA$2.44
1627-45 Ridge Ave.1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.11
1726 Sherman Ave, Unit 11726 Sherman Ave1BR,1BA$2.14

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Dewey-Darrow, Evanston, IL

Ranked #4

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $1,967.

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

The cheapest apartment in Dewey-Darrow is 1000 Hinman which is listed at $1,395, while the average apartment in Dewey-Darrow costs $7,950.

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 $951 which is $6,999 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dewey-Darrow.

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