1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Evanston Neighborhood of Evanston, IL (128 Rentals)

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Albion Evanston
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$2,967 - $2,987
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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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$2,500
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1555 Oak Ave

1555 Oak AveEvanston, IL 60201
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The Scholar Apartments
$2,985
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$2,700 - $4,975
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$2,750 - $5,025
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 7

The Scholar Apartments

1590 Elmwood AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1500 Chicago Ave
$1,700 - $1,900
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$1,375 - $2,775
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$125
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$1,500 - $2,900
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1

1500 Chicago Ave

1500 Chicago AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1717 Evanston
$2,528 - $3,075
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$2,528 - $12,394
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1717 Evanston

1717 Ridge AveEvanston, IL 60201
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Main Station Apartments
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$1,661 - $1,808
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$1,611 - $2,714
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$1,661 - $2,764
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Main Station Apartments

855 Hinman AveEvanston, IL 60202
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Tapestry Station
$2,300 - $2,500
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$1,580 - $2,755
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$345
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$1,925 - $3,100
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Tapestry Station

740 Main StEvanston, IL 60202
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1312 Oak Ave
$1,750
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$1,750 - $2,395
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$1,750 - $2,395
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1312 Oak Ave

1312 Oak AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1128 Maple Ave
$2,195
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$2,195 - $2,575
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$2,195 - $2,575
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Apr 1

1128 Maple Ave

1128 Maple AveEvanston, IL 60202
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Optima Towers
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Optima Towers

1580 Sherman AveEvanston, IL 60201
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810-816 W Main St
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810-816 W Main St

810-816 W Main StEvanston, IL 60202

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Amherst Condo
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Amherst Condo

912-914 Hinman AveEvanston, IL 60202
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825 Main St
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825 Main St

825 Main StEvanston, IL 60202
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843-849 Ridge Ave
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843-849 Ridge Ave

843-849 Ridge AveEvanston, IL 60202
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1813 Dempster St
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1813 Dempster St

1813 Dempster StEvanston, IL 60201
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800 Dempster St
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800 Dempster St

800 Dempster StEvanston, IL 60202
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910 Hinman Ave
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910 Hinman Ave

910 Hinman AveEvanston, IL 60202
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1414 Elmwood Ave
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1414 Elmwood Ave

1414 Elmwood AveEvanston, IL 60201
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915 Greenleaf St
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915 Greenleaf St

915 Greenleaf StEvanston, IL 60202

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838 Michigan AVE
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838 Michigan AVE

838 Michigan AVEEvanston, IL 60202
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935 Forest Ave
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935 Forest Ave

935 Forest AveEvanston, IL 60202
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1009 Wesley Ave
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1009 Wesley Ave

1009 Wesley AveEvanston, IL 60202
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240 Lee St
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240 Lee St

240 Lee StEvanston, IL 60202
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Lindgren House
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Lindgren House

2309 Sheridan RdEvanston, IL 60201
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1533 Crain St
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1533 Crain St

1533 Crain StEvanston, IL 60202
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811-813 Foster St
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811-813 Foster St

811-813 Foster StEvanston, IL 60201
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917-925 Hinman Ave
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917-925 Hinman Ave

917-925 Hinman AveEvanston, IL 60202
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1525 Greenleaf
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1525 Greenleaf

1525 GreenleafEvanston, IL 60202
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Downtown Evanston, Evanston, IL Local Guide

Largest Available Downtown Evanston 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Evanston area of Chicago, IL is found at Evanston Place and is listed at 958 square feet priced from $2,779. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Evanston PlaceThe Winnetka958 Sq Ft$2,779
Avidor Evanston 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesB8-Den944 Sq Ft$3,648
The Main1 BEDROOM 1 BATH B5853 Sq Ft$2,974
1717 EvanstonB8A838 Sq Ft$2,845
Albion EvanstonA18 Apartment821 Sq Ft$3,316
The Reserve1x1780 Sq Ft$2,425
The Park EvanstonOne Bedroom Q1769 Sq Ft$2,650
Maple Grove Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A2675 Sq Ft$1,967
Tapestry StationThe Crain630 Sq Ft$2,400
Main Station Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A1550 Sq Ft$1,678

Cheapest Available Downtown Evanston 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Evanston of Chicago, IL is the 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Model starting from $1,645 at 1575 Oak. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Evanston is currently $2,561. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
1575 Oak1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom$1,645
Main Station Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A1$1,678
1410 Chicago1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom$1,795
Maple Grove Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A2$1,967
Tapestry StationThe Main$2,300
The Reserve1x1$2,425
Evanston PlaceThe Chicago$2,436
1555 Oak Ave1 Bed 1 Bath$2,500

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Downtown Evanston, Evanston, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown Evanston Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Evanston with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Downtown Evanston is at 1575 Oak listed at $1,645.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Evanston Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Evanston is $2,561.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Evanston Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Evanston is a 958 square feet unit starting from $2,779 at Evanston Place.

What is the average size for Downtown Evanston 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downtown Evanston is currently 735 sq ft.

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