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1452 Oak Ave

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Downtown Evanston, Evanston, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Evanston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Evanston area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Evanston Neighborhood Properties priced from $1,145. 1233 Chicago Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Downtown Evanston apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Evanston Neighborhood PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$1,145
1233 Chicago Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
1000 Hinman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,395
910-916 Judson1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,595
Main Station Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A11BR,1BA$1,610

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Evanston, IL

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Evanston area is the $1.67 price per square foot 2 Bed, 2 Bath Model at The Lofts & Residences in the in the Downtown Evanston neighborhood starting from $3,399. The second greatest value Downtown Evanston apartment is the 3 Bedrooms Floor Plan C1 Model at Maple Grove Apartments starting at $3,083 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Northwestern neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Evanston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Lofts & Residences2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.67
Maple Grove Apartments3 Bedrooms Floor Plan C13BR,2BA$2.33
1452 Oak Ave, Unit 11-031452 Oak Ave2BR,1BA$2.00
1452 Oak Ave, Unit 11-31452 Oak Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
1312 Oak, Unit M06B1312 Oak2BR,1BA$2.33
910-916 Judson1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.79
1033 Dempster St, Unit E31033 Dempster St1BR,1BA$2.01
1233 Chicago Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63
1726 Sherman Ave, Unit 11726 Sherman Ave1BR,1BA$2.14
906 Elmwood Ave, Unit 11-G1906 Elmwood Ave1BR,1BA$2.30

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Evanston

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Evanston?

There are currently 270 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Evanston, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $13,302. There are also 108 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Evanston ranging from $890 to $9,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Evanston?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Evanston ranges from $890 to $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,367.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Evanston?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Evanston range from $2,395 to $5,962, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,195 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,326.

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