
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Evanston Neighborhood of Evanston, IL Under $2,000 (80 Rentals)


Maple Grove Apartments

1500 Chicago Ave

Main Station Apartments

829 Foster St.

1940 Sherman Ave.

Tapestry Station

1615-25 Ridge Ave.

2228-38 Sherman Ave. / 803-809 Noyes St.

1627-45 Ridge Ave.
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2210-22 Maple Ave.

1410 Chicago

BJB Evanston - 1576 Oak

1125 Davis St./ 1603-11 Ridge Ave.

1575 Oak

2200-10 Sherman Ave.

2212-26 Sherman Ave.

1703-13 Ridge Ave.

1117 Foster St
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2017 Ridge Ave

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1016 Dempster St, Unit J06P, Unit J06P

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1241 Chicago Ave

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1033 Dempster St, Unit A06C, Unit A06C

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1745 Brown Ave, Unit 1745 brown Unit 1, Unit 1745 brown Unit 1

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1104 Dempster St, Unit Garden, Unit Garden

1313 Oak Ave

1400 Chicago Ave, Unit 107

1400 Chicago Ave, Unit 208

1400 Chicago Ave, Unit 408
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1454 Oak Ave, Unit 3E

905 Elmwood Ave

1452 Oak Ave

1025 Dempster St, Unit 1309-S2

1312 Oak Ave, Unit S3

1452 Oak Ave, Unit 54-3E

1025 Dempster St

1400 Chicago Ave, Unit 804

1400 Chicago Ave, Unit 104

905 Elmwood Ave
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905 Elmwood Ave

905 Elmwood Ave

1452 Oak Ave

905 Elmwood Ave, Unit 09-O2

905 Elmwood Ave, Unit 11-Garden

905 Elmwood Ave, Unit 09-H3

1452 Oak Ave, Unit 54-G

905 Elmwood Ave

905 Elmwood Ave, Unit 07-D3

1313 Oak Ave, Unit 1313-GDN
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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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Evanston, Evanston, IL
Ranked #5
Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Downtown Evanston, Evanston, IL
Evanston Twp High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Evanston
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Evanston?
There are currently 110 Studio Apartments in Downtown Evanston with rent ranges from $1,345 to $2,966 with an average price of $2,097.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Evanston Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Evanston ranges from $1,450 to $3,697 with an average monthly rent of $2,567.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Evanston cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Evanston range from $1,450 to $5,291. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,179.
How expensive are Downtown Evanston Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 96 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Evanston on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,100 to $6,025 - averaging $3,740 for the location.
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