
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Evanston Neighborhood of Evanston, IL from $1,425 (37 Rentals)


2210-22 Maple Ave.

2200-10 Sherman Ave.

2212-26 Sherman Ave.

Main Station Apartments

1025 Dempster St, Unit unit 1309 s1

802 Dempster St

1452 Oak Ave, Unit 54-G

1454 Oak Ave, Unit G
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1400 Chicago Ave, Unit 804

909 Elmwood Ave, Unit H3

905 Elmwood Ave, Unit 09-H3

1575 Oak

1500 Chicago Ave

1400 Chicago Ave, Unit 208

1312 Oak Ave, Unit S3

1410 Chicago

1452 Oak Ave, Unit 54-3E
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Maple Grove Apartments

Total Monthly Price
1128 Maple Ave, Unit Garden-Rear, Unit Garden-Rear

913 Maple Ave, Unit RRG

917 - 919 Chicago Ave

1400 Chicago Ave

1303 Maple

1419 Washington St

930-36 Judson Ave

860 Hinman
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905-915 Elmwood

1233 Chicago Ave

Carter Frederick Apartments

941 Chicago Ave

The Stewart

617 Grove

2002 Emerson St

The Merion

1806 Colfax St
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1128 Maple Ave
Downtown Evanston, Evanston, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Evanston?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Evanston Studio Apartments | $2,154 | $1,350 | $2,773 |
Downtown Evanston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,594 | $1,425 | $3,722 |
| Downtown Evanston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,290 | $1,450 | $5,306 |
| Downtown Evanston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,796 | $2,450 | $6,025 |
| Downtown Evanston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,462 | $2,295 | $4,700 |
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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 $1,795.
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 $1,578, while the average apartment in Downtown Evanston costs $12,100.
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 11 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 $500 which is $11,600 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Evanston.
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