Cheap Homes for Rent in Nichols Neighborhood of Evanston, IL from $900 (29 Rentals)

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property at 907 Austin St

$1,395

1 Bedroom Rentals

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907 Austin St

EvanstonIL60202

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property at 1313 Oak Ave

$1,750 - $2,195

1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Now

1313 Oak Ave

EvanstonIL60201

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property at 410 Ridge Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

Total Monthly Price
$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

410 Ridge Ave, Unit 23-2

410 Ridge Ave
EvanstonIL60202

Nichols, Evanston, IL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Presidential ApartmentsConvertible StudioStudio,1BA$1,405
1500 Chicago AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Main Station Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A11BR,1BA$1,518
Evanston Neighborhood PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
1000 Hinman2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,745
605 Hinman2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,795
Maple Grove ApartmentsStudio Floor Plan S1Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
118 Keeney St #3W, Unit 3W118 Keeney St #3W3BR,2BA$1.40
Cheltenham Court MansionsA-03BR,2BA$2.26
829 Mulford Street, Unit Furnished Apartment - Unit 1829 Mulford Street2BR,1BA$2.00
2030 Greenwood St2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.21
1822 Monroe St, Unit 1E1822 Monroe St2BR,1BA$1.88
710 Seward St, Unit 1S710 Seward St1BR,1BA$1.58
1745 Brown Ave, Unit 1745 brown Unit 11745 Brown Ave2BR,1BA$2.22
1033 Dempster St, Unit A06C1033 Dempster St2BR,1BA$2.22
612-626 Sheridan Rd2 bd 1 ba2BR,1BA$2.27
605 Hinman2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.18

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Nichols, Evanston, IL

Ranked #3

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nichols

What type of rentals are currently available in Nichols?

There are currently 317 Apartments for Rent in Nichols, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,405 to $6,079. There are also 67 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Nichols ranging from $920 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Nichols?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Nichols ranges from $920 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,714.

Expert Rental Resources

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