Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Evanston Neighborhood of Evanston, IL from $900 (59 Rentals)

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The Oak Crest
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Oak Crest

1570 Oak AveEvanston, IL 60201
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996-1012 Main St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

996-1012 Main St

996-1012 Main StEvanston, IL 60202
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905-915 Elmwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

905-915 Elmwood

905-915 ElmwoodEvanston, IL 60202
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860 Hinman
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

860 Hinman

860 Hinman AveEvanston, IL 60202
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The Stewart
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Stewart

1311 Chicago AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1419 Washington St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1419 Washington St

1419 Washington StEvanston, IL 60202
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1303 Maple
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1303 Maple

1301-1311 Maple AveEvanston, IL 60201
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617 Grove
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

617 Grove

617-625 Grove StEvanston, IL 60201
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1233 Chicago Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1233 Chicago Ave

1233 Chicago AveEvanston, IL 60202
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941 Chicago Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

941 Chicago Ave

941 Chicago AveEvanston, IL 60202
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1000 Hinman
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1000 Hinman

1000-1010 Hinman AveEvanston, IL 60202
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908-922 Main Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

908-922 Main Street

908-922 Main StEvanston, IL 60202
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2146 Sherman Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2146 Sherman Ave

2146 Sherman AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1019-1021 Dempster St
4 Bedroom Apartments

1019-1021 Dempster St

1019-1021 Dempster StEvanston, IL 60201
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Downtown Evanston, Evanston, IL Local Guide

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 1575 Oak priced from $1,395. 1000 Hinman has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable Downtown Evanston apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1575 OakStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
1000 Hinman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,395
1703-13 Ridge Ave.2 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,450
1576 OakStudioStudio,1BA$1,575
Evanston Neighborhood PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Main Station Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A11BR,1BA$1,606
1410 Chicago1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,725
620 Church St1BR1BR,1BA$1,825
Maple Grove Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A21BR,1BA$1,905

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Evanston, IL

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Evanston area is the $1.81 price per square foot 1411 Emerson St Model at 1411 Emerson St in the in the Evanston neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Downtown Evanston apartment is the 1235 Ridge Ave Model at 1235 Ridge Ave, Unit Coach House Apartment starting at $3,500 with a $2.19 price per square foot in the Evanston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Evanston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1411 Emerson St1411 Emerson St4BR,2BA$1.81
1235 Ridge Ave, Unit Coach House Apartment1235 Ridge Ave4BR,1.5BA$2.19
1703-13 Ridge Ave.4 Bedroom - 1.5 Bathroom4BR,1.5BA$1.77
1130 Maple Ave, Unit 31130 Maple Ave3BR,1BA$1.89
2031 Church St, Unit #22031 Church St3BR,2BA$1.74
312 Lee St, Unit 2312 Lee St2BR,1BA$2.00
1132 Maple Ave, Unit 21132 Maple Ave3BR,1BA$2.20
1134 Maple Ave, Unit 21134 Maple Ave3BR,1BA$2.29
312 Lee St312 Lee St2BR,1BA$2.29
1726 Sherman Ave, Unit #21726 Sherman Ave1BR,1BA$2.14

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Evanston?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Evanston is at 722 Clark St. listed at $1,350.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Evanston Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Evanston Apartment is $1,606 at Main Station Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Evanston Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Evanston is starting from $1,450 at 1703-13 Ridge Ave..

What is the most affordable Downtown Evanston Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Evanston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1703-13 Ridge Ave. and starts from $2,450.

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