Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Evanston Neighborhood of Evanston, IL from $1,450 (35 Rentals)

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property at 1927 Sherman Ave

$2,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1927 Sherman Ave, Unit #3

1927 Sherman Ave
EvanstonIL60201
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908-922 Main Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

908-922 Main Street

908-922 Main StEvanston, IL 60202
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The Oak Crest
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Oak Crest

1570 Oak AveEvanston, IL 60201
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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905-915 Elmwood
2 Bedroom Apartments

905-915 Elmwood

905-915 ElmwoodEvanston, IL 60202
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1233 Chicago Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1233 Chicago Ave

1233 Chicago AveEvanston, IL 60202
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2146 Sherman Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2146 Sherman Ave

2146 Sherman AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1616 Hinman Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1616 Hinman Ave

1616 Hinman AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1000 Hinman
2 Bedroom Apartments

1000 Hinman

1000-1010 Hinman AveEvanston, IL 60202
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1243-1249 Judson Ave
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1243-1249 Judson Ave

1243-1249 Judson AveEvanston, IL 60202
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1303 Maple
2 Bedroom Apartments

1303 Maple

1301-1311 Maple AveEvanston, IL 60201
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Downtown Evanston, Evanston, IL Local Guide

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Downtown Evanston, Evanston, IL

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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 $1,895.

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 $9,000.

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 22 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 $901 which is $8,099 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Evanston.

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