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1703-1713 Ridge AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1627-45 Ridge Ave.
1627 Ridge AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1033 Dempster St, Unit A06C, Unit A06C
1033 Dempster StEvanston, IL 60201
905 Elmwood Ave, Unit 11-Garden
905 Elmwood Ave
EvanstonIL60202
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1209 Dewey Ave, Unit 2F, Unit 2F
1209 Dewey AveEvanston, IL 60202
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1615-25 Ridge Ave.
1615-25 Ridge AveEvanston, IL 60201
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BJB Evanston - 1576 Oak
1100-1118 Davis StEvanston, IL 60201
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1745 Brown Ave, Unit 1745 brown Unit 1, Unit 1745 brown Unit 1
1745 Brown AveEvanston, IL 60201
1313 Oak Ave, Unit Unit 1319-C2
1313 Oak Ave
EvanstonIL60201
1313 Oak Ave, Unit 1319-C2
1313 Oak Ave
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943 Judson Ave, Unit 2
943 Judson Ave
EvanstonIL60202
312 Lee St, Unit 943-2
312 Lee St
EvanstonIL60202
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910 Judson
910-916 Judson AveEvanston, IL 60202
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930-36 Judson Ave
930-36 JudsonEvanston, IL 60202
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908-922 Main Street
908-922 Main StEvanston, IL 60202
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The Oak Crest
1570 Oak AveEvanston, IL 60201
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905-915 Elmwood
905-915 ElmwoodEvanston, IL 60202
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2146 Sherman Ave
2146 Sherman AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1233 Chicago Ave
1233 Chicago AveEvanston, IL 60202
1313 Oak Ave
EvanstonIL60201
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1616 Hinman Ave
1616 Hinman AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1000 Hinman
1000-1010 Hinman AveEvanston, IL 60202
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1243-1249 Judson Ave
1243-1249 Judson AveEvanston, IL 60202
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1303 Maple
1301-1311 Maple AveEvanston, IL 60201
1838 Ashland Ave
EvanstonIL60201
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914 Crain St.
914 Crain StEvanston, IL 60202
1238 Oak Ave, Unit 6H
1238 Oak Ave
ChicagoIL60201
1240 Oak Ave, Unit C3
1240 Oak Ave
ChicagoIL60201
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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 | $2,167 | $1,366 | $2,773 |
| Downtown Evanston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,599 | $1,425 | $3,722 |
Downtown Evanston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,300 | $1,450 | $5,306 |
| Downtown Evanston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,779 | $2,450 | $5,995 |
| Downtown Evanston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,462 | $2,295 | $4,700 |
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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.
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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 1703-13 Ridge Ave. which is listed at $1,450, 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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