
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Evanston Neighborhood of Evanston, IL from $800 (89 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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1313 Oak Ave

1452 Oak Ave

312 Lee St, Unit 943-2

910 Judson

913 Maple Ave, Unit RRG

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1128 Maple Ave

1128 Maple Ave, Unit GRR

The Oak Crest

917 - 919 Chicago Ave
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1729-1745 Sherman Ave

996-1012 Main St

905-915 Elmwood

860 Hinman

The Stewart

1419 Washington St

1303 Maple

617 Grove

930-36 Judson Ave

1233 Chicago Ave
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941 Chicago Ave

1000 Hinman

908-922 Main Street

2146 Sherman Ave

1019-1021 Dempster St

828 Lofts

2002 Emerson St

231 Ridge Ave

The Merion

1806 Colfax St

1616 Hinman Ave

The Link Evanston

1243-1249 Judson Ave

1838 Ashland Ave

914 Crain St.

1238 Oak Ave, Unit F3

1238 Oak Ave, Unit 6H

1240 Oak Ave, Unit C3
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 | $2,097 | $1,345 | $2,966 |
| Downtown Evanston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,567 | $1,450 | $3,697 |
| Downtown Evanston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,179 | $1,450 | $5,291 |
| Downtown Evanston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,740 | $2,100 | $6,025 |
| Downtown Evanston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,468 | $2,295 | $4,700 |
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There are currently 89 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Evanston Neighborhood of 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 $1,795.
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 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 $309 which is $11,791 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Evanston.
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