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$8501 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1
718 Foster St, Unit Room
718 Foster StEvanston, IL 60201
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Evanston Neighborhood of Evanston, IL from $800 (40 Rentals)
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Evanston Neighborhood Properties
1316-1322 Chicago AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1940 Sherman Ave.
1940 Sherman AveEvanston, IL 60201
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829 Foster St.
829 Foster StEvanston, IL 60201
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Main Station Apartments
855 Hinman AveEvanston, IL 60202
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1500 Chicago Ave
1500 Chicago AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1726 Sherman Ave, Unit 1
1726 Sherman AveEvanston, IL 60201
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$1,6251 Bedroom Apartment Available Feb 1
1312 Oak Ave, Unit M04H
1312 Oak AveEvanston, IL 60201
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$1,6251 Bedroom Apartment Available Mar 1
1033 Dempster Street, Unit S3
1033 Dempster StreetEvanston, IL 60201
509 Main St
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1000 Hinman
1000-1010 Hinman AveEvanston, IL 60202
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The Oak Crest
1570 Oak AveEvanston, IL 60201
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917 - 919 Chicago Ave
917-919 Chicago AveEvanston, IL 60202
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860 Hinman
860 Hinman AveEvanston, IL 60202
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722 Clark St
722 Clark StEvanston, IL 60201
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1729-1745 Sherman Ave
1729-1745 Sherman AveEvanston, IL 60201
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
905-915 Elmwood
905-915 ElmwoodEvanston, IL 60202
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The Stewart
1311 Chicago AveEvanston, IL 60201
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996-1012 Main St
996-1012 Main StEvanston, IL 60202
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1575 Oak
1575 Oak AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1419 Washington St
1419 Washington StEvanston, IL 60202
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1410 Chicago
1410 Chicago AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1303 Maple
1301-1311 Maple AveEvanston, IL 60201
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617 Grove
617-625 Grove StEvanston, IL 60201
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
930-36 Judson Ave
930-36 JudsonEvanston, IL 60202
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2200-10 Sherman Ave.
2200-10 Sherman AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1233 Chicago Ave
1233 Chicago AveEvanston, IL 60202
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Carter Frederick Apartments
1024 Judson AveEvanston, IL 60202
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941 Chicago Ave
941 Chicago AveEvanston, IL 60202
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2228-38 Sherman Ave. / 803-809 Noyes St.
2228 ShermanEvanston, IL 60201
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2210-22 Maple Ave.
2210-2222 Maple AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1703-13 Ridge Ave.
1703-1713 Ridge AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1125 Davis St./ 1603-11 Ridge Ave.
1603-1611 Ridge AveEvanston, IL 60201
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908-922 Main Street
908-922 Main StEvanston, IL 60202
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2146 Sherman Ave
2146 Sherman AveEvanston, IL 60201
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2212-26 Sherman Ave.
2212-2226 Sherman AveEvanston, IL 60201
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828 Lofts
828 Noyes StEvanston, IL 60201
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1019-1021 Dempster St
1019-1021 Dempster StEvanston, IL 60201
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1243-1249 Judson Ave
1243-1249 Judson AveEvanston, IL 60202
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2002 Emerson St
2002 Emerson StEvanston, IL 60201
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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 | $1,741 | $1,145 | $2,799 |
| Downtown Evanston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,380 | $850 | $6,000 |
| Downtown Evanston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,133 | $1,700 | $4,800 |
| Downtown Evanston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,467 | $2,050 | $4,950 |
| Downtown Evanston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,087 | $4,600 | $5,700 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 40 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Evanston Neighborhood of Evanston, IL.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Evanston Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Evanston area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Evanston Neighborhood Properties priced from $1,145. Main Station Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,466. Here are the most affordable Downtown Evanston apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evanston Neighborhood Properties | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,145 |
| Main Station Apartments | 1 Bedroom Floor Plan A6 | 1BR,1BA | $1,466 |
| 1500 Chicago Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| 1000 Hinman | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,745 |
| Tapestry Station | A6 | Studio,1BA | $1,875 |
| Maple Grove Apartments | 1 Bedroom Floor Plan A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,967 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Evanston, IL
As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Evanston area is the $1.66 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at 910-916 Judson in the in the Southeast Evanston neighborhood starting from $2,445. The second greatest value Downtown Evanston apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at 929 Michigan starting at $2,395 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Southeast Evanston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Evanston apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 910-916 Judson | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| 929 Michigan | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| 2030 Greenwood St | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
| 1131 Oak Ave, Unit 1137-2E | 1131 Oak Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
| 1033 Dempster St, Unit A06C | 1033 Dempster St | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 1133 Oak Ave, Unit A02C | 1133 Oak Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
| 1137 Oak Ave, Unit 36647 | 1137 Oak Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
| 918 Crain St, Unit GDN West | 918 Crain St | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| 1000 Hinman | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 1726 Sherman Ave, Unit 1 | 1726 Sherman Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
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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 $1,967.
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 $1,466, while the average apartment in Downtown Evanston costs $6,700.
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 1 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 $741 which is $5,959 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Evanston.
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