
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Evanston Neighborhood of Evanston, IL Under $2,000 (69 Rentals)


Evanston Neighborhood Properties

Main Station Apartments

Maple Grove Apartments

620 Church St

1615-25 Ridge Ave.

930-936 Judson Ave, Evanston

1410 Chicago

1575 Oak

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

2212-26 Sherman Ave.

1703-13 Ridge Ave.

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1033 Dempster Street

1117 Foster St

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1241 Chicago Ave

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1726 Sherman Ave, Unit #2

1400 Chicago Ave, Unit 207

911 Elmwood Ave, Unit J1

932 Judson Ave, Unit E1
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936 Judson Ave, Unit W3

1025 Dempster St, Unit 1305-W3

905 Elmwood Ave, Unit 09-F2

905 Elmwood Ave, Unit 11-J1

905 Elmwood Ave, Unit 11-E3

905 Elmwood Ave, Unit 11-N3

925 Forest Ave, Unit 31-2E

905 Elmwood Ave, Unit 09-K3

905 Elmwood Ave, Unit 09-O3

1025 Dempster St, Unit 1031-E3
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1400 Chicago Ave, Unit 501

805 Dempster St, Unit E4

1025 Dempster St, Unit 1031-E3

1400 Chicago Ave, Unit 407

1400 Chicago Ave, Unit 602

1400 Chicago Ave, Unit 204

1400 Chicago Ave, Unit 702

1400 Chicago Ave, Unit 206

1452 Oak Ave, Unit 54-3E

905 Elmwood Ave, Unit 09-O2
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1452 Oak Ave, Unit 54-G

905 Elmwood Ave, Unit 07-D3

1303 Elmwood Ave

802 Dempster St

1009 Greenleaf St

Carter Frederick Apartments

917 - 919 Chicago Ave

908-922 Main Street

1243-1249 Judson Ave

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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 | $2,421 | $1,250 | $2,978 |
| Downtown Evanston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,694 | $1,315 | $3,747 |
| Downtown Evanston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,357 | $1,450 | $9,275 |
| Downtown Evanston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,703 | $2,395 | $6,497 |
| Downtown Evanston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,470 | $2,295 | $4,895 |
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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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4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Evanston
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Evanston?
There are currently 103 Studio Apartments in Downtown Evanston with rent ranges from $1,250 to $2,978 with an average price of $2,421.
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 $1,315 to $3,747 with an average monthly rent of $2,694.
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 $9,275. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,357.
How expensive are Downtown Evanston Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 99 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Evanston on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,395 to $6,497 - averaging $3,703 for the location.
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