
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Nichols Neighborhood of Evanston, IL from $900 (75 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Nichols area of Evanston.


1233 Chicago Ave

906 Elmwood Ave, Unit 09-k1

905 Elmwood Ave

1000 Hinman

1500 Chicago Ave

Main Station Apartments

1726 Sherman Ave, Unit 1

1033 Dempster St, Unit w3
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507 Sherman Ave, Unit 2SE

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908 Reba Pl

908 Reba Pl

548 Sherman Ave

1303 Elmwood Ave
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908 Reba Pl

1033 Dempster Street, Unit W1

1025 Dempster St

828 Reba Pl

908 Reba Pl

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548 Elmwood Ave

551 Elmwood Ave, Unit 52-2

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1313 Oak Ave

548 Sherman Ave

552 Sherman Ave, Unit 00-3

908 Reba Pl
Nichols, Evanston, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Nichols?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Nichols Studio Apartments | $2,438 | $1,145 | $6,543 |
Nichols 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,785 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
Nichols 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,172 | $1,600 | $5,869 |
Nichols 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,026 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
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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 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 Nichols apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Evanston Neighborhood Properties | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,145 |
1233 Chicago Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
2545 W Fitch | 1x1S | 1BR,1BA | $1,393 |
1000 Hinman | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
Updated Apartments Located at 800 Michigan | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
910-916 Judson | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nichols, IL
As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Nichols 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 Nichols apartment is the 4 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 643 Hinman starting at $2,350 with a $1.57 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. |
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The Lofts & Residences | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
643 Hinman | 4 Beds, 1 Baths | 4BR,1BA | $1.57 |
632 Hinman | Garden | 2BR,2BA | $1.86 |
521 Hamilton St, Unit 1 | 521 Hamilton St | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
834 Hinman Ave, Unit 3 | 834 Hinman Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
552 Sherman Ave, Unit 00-3 | 552 Sherman Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
551 Elmwood Ave, Unit 52-2 | 551 Elmwood Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
907 Reba Pl, Unit 10-2N | 907 Reba Pl | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
910-916 Judson | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
1233 Chicago Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
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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 Evanston Neighborhood Properties listed at $1,145.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Nichols Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Nichols Apartment is $1,300 at 1233 Chicago Ave.
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 $1,600 at 1233 Chicago Ave.
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 $2,870.
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