
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Evanston Neighborhood of Evanston, IL from $1,350 (32 Rentals)


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1936 Maple Ave

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1726 Sherman Ave, Unit #2

1452 Oak Ave, Unit 54-G

Main Station Apartments

905 Elmwood Ave, Unit 09-F2

910 Judson

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805 Dempster St, Unit W4

620 Church St

1312 Oak Ave, Unit B3

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1419 Washington St

860 Hinman

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1233 Chicago Ave

941 Chicago Ave

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1505.5 Maple Ave

617 Grove

829 Foster St.

2002 Emerson St

805 Dempster St

The Merion

1806 Colfax St

1834 Ridge Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Evanston?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Evanston Studio Apartments | $2,399 | $1,250 | $2,825 |
Downtown Evanston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,666 | $1,350 | $7,690 |
| Downtown Evanston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,430 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Evanston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,784 | $2,395 | $5,947 |
| Downtown Evanston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,883 | $2,295 | $6,750 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Evanston Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Evanston?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Evanston is under $1,825.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Evanston?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Evanston is Main Station Apartments which is listed at $1,629, while the average apartment in Downtown Evanston costs $2,902.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Evanston?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 46 regular apartments in Downtown Evanston that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Evanston?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Evanston have an average cost of $853 which is $2,049 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Evanston.
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