
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Nichols Neighborhood of Evanston, IL from $1,350 (17 Rentals)


905 Elmwood Ave, Unit 11-N3

905 Elmwood Ave, Unit 11-J1

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The Stewart

1303 Maple

617 Grove

905-915 Elmwood
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546 Judson Ave
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 | $2,298 | $1,350 | $5,000 |
| Nichols 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,562 | $1,445 | $5,000 |
| Nichols 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,332 | $1,750 | $5,300 |
| Nichols 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,855 | $2,250 | $9,999 |
| Nichols 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,555 | $2,750 | $4,795 |
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4.0Pet 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 $1,825.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Nichols?
The cheapest apartment in Nichols is 722 Clark St. which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Nichols costs $2,857.
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 31 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 $711 which is $2,146 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Nichols.
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