Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Evanston Neighborhood of Evanston, IL from $1,250 (28 Rentals)

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Transform your studio apartment layout and maximize storage. Get proven ideas from a 20-year property expert to make any small space stylish and functional.

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The Oak Crest
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The Oak Crest

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

996-1012 Main St

996-1012 Main StEvanston, IL 60202
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905-915 Elmwood
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905-915 Elmwood

905-915 ElmwoodEvanston, IL 60202
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860 Hinman
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860 Hinman

860 Hinman AveEvanston, IL 60202
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The Stewart
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The Stewart

1311 Chicago AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1303 Maple
Studio Apartments

1303 Maple

1301-1311 Maple AveEvanston, IL 60201
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617 Grove
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617 Grove

617-625 Grove StEvanston, IL 60201
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1000 Hinman
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1000 Hinman

1000-1010 Hinman AveEvanston, IL 60202
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828 Lofts
Studio Apartments

828 Lofts

828 Noyes StEvanston, IL 60201

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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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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 1410 Chicago which is listed at $1,395, 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 25 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 $816 which is $8,184 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Evanston.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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