Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dewey-Darrow Neighborhood of Evanston, IL from $800 (39 Rentals)

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730 Reba Pl, Unit Garden
$1,395
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$1,395

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Apr 1

730 Reba Pl, Unit Garden

730 Reba PlEvanston, IL 60202
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1500 Chicago Ave
$1,500 - $2,900
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$1,375 - $2,775
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$1,500 - $2,900
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1500 Chicago Ave

1500 Chicago AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1312 Oak Ave
$1,750 - $2,395
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Mar 1

1312 Oak Ave

1312 Oak AveEvanston, 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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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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1419 Washington St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1419 Washington St

1419 Washington StEvanston, IL 60202
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1575 Oak
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1575 Oak

1575 Oak 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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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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1627-45 Ridge Ave.
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1627-45 Ridge Ave.

1130 Church StEvanston, IL 60201
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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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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 Presidential Apartments priced from $1,340. 1500 Chicago Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Dewey-Darrow apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Presidential ApartmentsConvertible StudioStudio,1BA$1,340
1500 Chicago AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Evanston Neighborhood PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
1000 Hinman2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,745
Maple Grove ApartmentsStudio Floor Plan S1Studio,1BA$1,844
Tapestry StationA6Studio,1BA$1,875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dewey-Darrow, IL

As of February 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dewey-Darrow area is the $2.21 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at 2030 Greenwood St in the in the Downtown Evanston neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Dewey-Darrow apartment is the 1128 Maple Ave Model at 1128 Maple Ave starting at $2,195 with a $2.31 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.
2030 Greenwood St2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.21
1128 Maple Ave1128 Maple Ave2BR,1BA$2.31
1143 Maple1143 Maple2BR,1BA$3.03
1133 Oak Ave, Unit A02C1133 Oak Ave2BR,2BA$2.50
1137 Oak Ave, Unit 366471137 Oak Ave2BR,0.5BA$2.50
1033 Dempster St, Unit A06C1033 Dempster St2BR,1BA$2.22
1822 Monroe St, Unit 1E1822 Monroe St2BR,1BA$1.88
1000 Hinman2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.14
918 Crain St, Unit 2 Bed 1 Bath918 Crain St2BR,1BA$2.93
Presidential ApartmentsConvertible StudioStudio ,1BA$2.98

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Dewey-Darrow, Evanston, IL

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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 $1,875.

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

The cheapest apartment in Dewey-Darrow is Presidential Apartments which is listed at $1,785, while the average apartment in Dewey-Darrow costs $6,850.

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 $5,899 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dewey-Darrow.

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