Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Evanston Neighborhood of Evanston, IL Under $800 (1 Rental)
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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 |
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Downtown Evanston Studio Apartments | $2,298 | $1,145 | $6,536 |
Downtown Evanston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,811 | $795 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Evanston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,143 | $1,600 | $5,000 |
Downtown Evanston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,144 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Evanston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,350 | $5,350 | $5,350 |
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Getting Around the Downtown Evanston Neighborhood in Evanston, IL
Walk Score®
97 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
92 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
56 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Evanston
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Evanston?
There are currently 65 Studio Apartments in Downtown Evanston with rent ranges from $1,145 to $6,536 with an average price of $2,298.
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 $795 to $13,839 with an average monthly rent of $2,811.
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 $1,600 to $5,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,143.
How expensive are Downtown Evanston Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 69 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Evanston on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,100 to $13,515 - averaging $4,144 for the location.
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