
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Nichols Neighborhood of Evanston, IL from $1,450 (39 Rentals)


712 Seward St, Unit 12-2N

822 Reba Pl

1605 Monroe St

548 Elmwood Ave, Unit 50-1

548 Elmwood Ave, Unit 48-2

733 Hinman Ave, Unit 1E

905 Elmwood Ave, Unit 11-Garden

800 Sherman Ave, Unit 804-S1
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930-936 Judson Ave, Evanston

548 Elmwood Ave, Unit 58-1

936 Judson Ave, Unit W3

BJB Evanston - 1576 Oak

800 Sherman Ave, Unit 800-S2

716 Reba Pl, Unit 16-3S

1319 Oak Ave, Unit C2

1313 Oak Ave, Unit 1319-C2

312 Lee St, Unit 943-2
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908 Reba Pl, Unit 08-3N

609-17 N. Sheridan Rd.

810 Seward St.

820 Judson Ave

808 Forest Evanston Il 60202

908-922 Main Street

The Oak Crest

905-915 Elmwood

1233 Chicago Ave
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620 Barton Ave

1616 Hinman Ave

618 Hinman

1000 Hinman

524 Michigan Ave

1243-1249 Judson Ave

1303 Maple

835 Judson Ave

632 Hinman
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1838 Ashland Ave

1240 Oak Ave, Unit C3
Nichols, Evanston, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Nichols?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nichols Studio Apartments | $2,390 | $1,450 | $2,978 |
| Nichols 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,714 | $1,425 | $5,193 |
Nichols 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,357 | $1,450 | $5,356 |
| Nichols 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,752 | $2,395 | $6,612 |
| Nichols 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,064 | $2,295 | $3,995 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNichols, Evanston, IL
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Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Nichols Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Nichols?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Nichols is under $1,765.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Nichols?
The cheapest apartment in Nichols is 1703-13 Ridge Ave. which is listed at $1,450, while the average apartment in Nichols costs $3,425.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Nichols?
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 16 regular apartments in Nichols 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 Nichols?
Cheap apartments in Nichols have an average cost of $725 which is $2,700 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Nichols.
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