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property at 905 Elmwood Ave

905 Elmwood Ave

EvanstonIL60202

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1504 Pitner 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 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
1233 Chicago Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
Presidential ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,605

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dewey-Darrow, IL

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dewey-Darrow area is the $1.67 price per square foot 2 Bed, 2 Bath Model at The Lofts & Residences in the in the Downtown Evanston neighborhood starting from $3,399. The second greatest value Dewey-Darrow apartment is the 805 Sherman Ave Model at 805 Sherman Ave, Unit 802-S2 starting at $1,950 with a $1.63 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.
The Lofts & Residences2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.67
805 Sherman Ave, Unit 802-S2805 Sherman Ave2BR,1BA$1.63
907 Reba Pl, Unit 10-1N907 Reba Pl1BR,1BA$1.81
828 Reba Pl, Unit 30-1N828 Reba Pl1BR,1BA$1.88
1822 Monroe St, Unit 1E1822 Monroe St2BR,1BA$1.99
1033 Dempster St, Unit E31033 Dempster St1BR,1BA$2.06
1233 Chicago Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63
8933 Ewing Ave, Unit 18933 Ewing Ave1BR,1BA$1.73
705 Dodge Ave, Unit 3N705 Dodge Ave1BR,1BA$1.87
1453 Ridge Ave, Unit 1C1453 Ridge AveStudio ,1BA$1.98

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dewey-Darrow

What type of rentals are currently available in Dewey-Darrow?

There are currently 259 Apartments for Rent in Dewey-Darrow, IL with pricing that ranges from $890 to $14,950. There are also 81 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dewey-Darrow ranging from $1,495 to $7,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Dewey-Darrow?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Dewey-Darrow ranges from $1,495 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,260.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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