Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Evanston Neighborhood of Evanston, IL (350 Rentals)

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1555 Oak Ave
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$2,500

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Base Rent$2,500
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1555 Oak Ave

1555 Oak AveEvanston, IL 60201
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Evanston Place
$2,532 - $12,916

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Base Rent$2,532 - $12,916
Total Monthly Price$2,532 - $12,916
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Evanston Place

1715 Chicago AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1717 Evanston
$2,690 - $11,694

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1717 Evanston

1717 Ridge AveEvanston, IL 60201
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Albion Evanston
$2,978 - $4,499

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 14

Albion Evanston

1500 Sherman AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1026 Dewey Ave, Unit 2
$2,250

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Base Rent$2,250
Total Monthly Price$2,250
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1026 Dewey Ave, Unit 2

1026 Dewey AveEvanston, IL 60202
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1000 Crain St
$2,395 - $3,795

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Base Rent$2,395 - $3,795
Total Monthly Price$2,395 - $3,795
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1000 Crain St

1000 Crain StEvanston, IL 60202
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1122 Maple Ave, Unit J01W
$2,595

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Base Rent$2,595
Total Monthly Price$2,595
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1122 Maple Ave, Unit J01W

1122 Maple AveEvanston, IL 60202
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1314 Oak Ave, Unit J02W
$2,050

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Base Rent$2,050
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1314 Oak Ave, Unit J02W

1314 Oak AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1131 Oak Ave, Unit J01W
$2,495

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1131 Oak Ave, Unit J01W

1131 Oak AveEvanston, IL 60202
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1411 Emerson St, Unit 2
$2,895

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Base Rent$2,895
Total Monthly Price$2,895
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1411 Emerson St, Unit 2

1411 Emerson StEvanston, IL 60201
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1131 Oak Ave
$2,250 - $2,895

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1131 Oak Ave

1131 Oak AveEvanston, IL 60202
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1128 Maple Ave
$2,195 - $2,495

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1128 Maple Ave

1128 Maple AveEvanston, IL 60202
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1143 Maple
$2,595 - $2,750

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Base Rent$2,595 - $2,750
Total Monthly Price$2,595 - $2,750
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

1143 Maple

1143 MapleEvanston, IL 60202
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Downtown Evanston, Evanston, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Evanston

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Downtown Evanston area of Evanston, IL?

As of today, September 12, 2026, there are currently 350 available Downtown Evanston apartments priced from $1,350 to $10,542, with an average monthly rent of $3,311.

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Evanston?

There are currently 82 Studio Apartments in Downtown Evanston with rent ranges from $1,350 to $5,000 with an average price of $2,581.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Evanston Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Evanston ranges from $1,513 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,689.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Evanston cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Evanston range from $1,750 to $10,542. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,510.

How expensive are Downtown Evanston Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 77 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Evanston on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,250 to $9,999 - averaging $3,965 for the location.

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