1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Evanston Neighborhood of Evanston, IL (151 Rentals)

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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
$2,711 - $3,069
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$2,474 - $6,333

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Evanston Place

1715 Chicago AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1717 Evanston
$2,700 - $3,296
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$2,494 - $14,096

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1717 Evanston

1717 Ridge AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1130 Maple
$2,445
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$2,445 - $2,995

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1130 Maple

1130 MapleEvanston, IL 60202
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$3,899

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$3,400 - $5,750

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1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Jul 1, 2027

2206 Maple Ave

EvanstonIL60201

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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 $2,834. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Evanston PlaceA7958 Sq Ft$2,834
Avidor Evanston 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesB8-Den944 Sq Ft$3,672
The Main1 BEDROOM 1 BATH B3803 Sq Ft$2,851
1706 Sherman Ave.1 Bed / 1 Bath788 Sq Ft$2,430
The Park EvanstonOne Bedroom Q1769 Sq Ft$2,747
1717 EvanstonB7A755 Sq Ft$3,061
Maple Grove Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A2675 Sq Ft$1,980
The Reserve1x1645 Sq Ft$2,550
Tapestry StationThe Harvard578 Sq Ft$2,450
Main Station Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A1550 Sq Ft$1,578

Cheapest Available Downtown Evanston 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Evanston of Chicago, IL is the 1 Bedroom Floor Plan A1 Model starting from $1,578 at Main Station Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Evanston is currently $2,594. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Main Station Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A1$1,578
1575 Oak1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom$1,695
1410 Chicago1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom$1,795
Maple Grove Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A2$1,980
Tapestry StationThe Payne$2,325
1706 Sherman Ave.1 Bed / 1 Bath$2,430
1555 Oak Ave1 Bed 1 Bath$2,500
The Reserve1x1 Elite$2,550

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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 Main Station Apartments listed at $1,578.

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 $2,594.

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 $2,834 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 1,200 sq ft.

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