Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Evanston Neighborhood of Evanston, IL (381 Rentals)

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Albion Evanston
$2,356 - $2,531
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Albion Evanston

1500 Sherman AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1555 Oak Ave
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$2,500
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1555 Oak Ave

1555 Oak AveEvanston, IL 60201
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Evanston Place
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$2,447 - $13,250
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Evanston Place

1715 Chicago AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1717 Evanston
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$2,390 - $11,965
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1717 Evanston

1717 Ridge AveEvanston, IL 60201
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$3,300

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1720 Maple Ave, Unit 411

1720 Maple Ave
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1012 Garnett Pl
$3,900 - $6,500
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$3,900 - $6,500
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3 to 5 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 5, 2027

1012 Garnett Pl

1012 Garnett PlEvanston, IL 60201
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1801 Lyons St
$2,700 - $3,240
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1801 Lyons St

1801 Lyons StEvanston, IL 60201
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312 Lee St, Unit 4943-1
$2,495
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312 Lee St, Unit 4943-1

312 Lee StEvanston, IL 60202
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1123 Ridge Ave, Unit Apt 1
$1,995
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1123 Ridge Ave, Unit Apt 1

1123 Ridge AveEvanston, 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, July 29, 2026, there are currently 381 available Downtown Evanston apartments priced from $1,250 to $11,200, with an average monthly rent of $3,040.

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Evanston?

There are currently 82 Studio Apartments in Downtown Evanston with rent ranges from $1,250 to $2,777 with an average price of $2,347.

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 $1,500 to $3,787 with an average monthly rent of $2,613.

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 $1,450 to $10,410. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,388.

How expensive are Downtown Evanston Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 87 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Evanston on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,300 to $5,982 - averaging $3,663 for the location.

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