
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Nichols Neighborhood of Evanston, IL from $900 (51 Rentals)
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710 Seward St, Unit 1S

1500 Chicago Ave

643 Hinman Ave

Main Station Apartments

Evanston Neighborhood Properties

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1822 Monroe St, Unit 1E

1419 Darrow Ave

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1312 Oak Ave

603 Sheridan Square
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Maple Grove Apartments

The Oak Crest

860 Hinman

917 - 919 Chicago Ave

722 Clark St

1729-1745 Sherman Ave

905-915 Elmwood

The Stewart

996-1012 Main St

820 Judson Ave
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1410 Chicago

1575 Oak

1303 Maple

1419 Washington St

930-36 Judson Ave

617 Grove

824 - 830 Washington St.

609-17 N. Sheridan Rd.

1233 Chicago Ave

1627-45 Ridge Ave.
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Carter Frederick Apartments

808 Forest Evanston Il 60202

817 Seward St

941 Chicago Ave

1703-13 Ridge Ave.

529 Michigan

1125 Davis St./ 1603-11 Ridge Ave.

1000 Hinman

643 Hinman

908-922 Main Street
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828-834 Reba Pl

1615-25 Ridge Ave.

548-558 Elmwood Ave

620 Barton Ave

1019-1021 Dempster St

618 Hinman

1243-1249 Judson Ave

605 Hinman

2002 Emerson St

The Merion
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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 | $2,041 | $1,405 | $2,798 |
| Nichols 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,534 | $1,425 | $3,883 |
| Nichols 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,146 | $1,695 | $5,292 |
| Nichols 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,859 | $2,800 | $6,079 |
| Nichols 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,600 | $4,600 | $4,600 |
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There are currently 51 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Nichols Neighborhood of Evanston, IL.
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Cheapest Available Nichols Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Nichols area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Presidential Apartments priced from $1,405. 1500 Chicago Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Nichols apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presidential Apartments | Convertible Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,405 |
| 1500 Chicago Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| Main Station Apartments | 1 Bedroom Floor Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,518 |
| Evanston Neighborhood Properties | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| 1000 Hinman | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,745 |
| 605 Hinman | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Maple Grove Apartments | Studio Floor Plan S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,844 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nichols, IL
As of March 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Nichols area is the $1.40 price per square foot 118 Keeney St #3W Model at 118 Keeney St #3W, Unit 3W in the in the Southeast Evanston neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Nichols apartment is the A-0 Model at Cheltenham Court Mansions starting at $3,395 with a $2.26 price per square foot in the Southeast Evanston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Nichols apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 118 Keeney St #3W, Unit 3W | 118 Keeney St #3W | 3BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Cheltenham Court Mansions | A-0 | 3BR,2BA | $2.26 |
| 829 Mulford Street, Unit Furnished Apartment - Unit 1 | 829 Mulford Street | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 2030 Greenwood St | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
| 1822 Monroe St, Unit 1E | 1822 Monroe St | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| 710 Seward St, Unit 1S | 710 Seward St | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| 1745 Brown Ave, Unit 1745 brown Unit 1 | 1745 Brown Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| 1033 Dempster St, Unit A06C | 1033 Dempster St | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| 612-626 Sheridan Rd | 2 bd 1 ba | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| 605 Hinman | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Nichols Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Nichols?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Nichols is at Presidential Apartments listed at $1,405.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Nichols Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Nichols Apartment is $1,518 at Main Station Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Nichols Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Nichols is starting from $1,795 at 605 Hinman.
What is the most affordable Nichols Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Nichols Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Maple Grove Apartments and starts from $2,935.
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