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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. 1000 Hinman has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Nichols apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Evanston Neighborhood PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$1,145
1000 Hinman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
1233 Chicago Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
910-916 Judson1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,545
Main Station Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A11BR,1BA$1,557
Presidential ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,605

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nichols, IL

As of June 24, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Lofts & Residences2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.67
643 Hinman4 Beds, 1 Baths4BR,1BA$1.57
805 Sherman Ave, Unit 802-S2805 Sherman Ave2BR,1BA$1.63
907 Reba Pl, Unit 10-1N907 Reba Pl1BR,1BA$1.81
1822 Monroe St, Unit 1E1822 Monroe St2BR,1BA$1.99
828 Reba Pl, Unit 30-1N828 Reba Pl1BR,1BA$1.88
910-916 Judson1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.74
1233 Chicago Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63
705 Dodge Ave, Unit 3N705 Dodge Ave1BR,1BA$1.87
1453 Ridge Ave, Unit 1C1453 Ridge AveStudio ,1BA$1.98

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nichols

What type of rentals are currently available in Nichols?

There are currently 325 Apartments for Rent in Nichols, IL with pricing that ranges from $890 to $14,950. There are also 97 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Nichols ranging from $1,495 to $7,000.

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 $1,495 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,339.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Nichols?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Nichols range from $2,395 to $6,195, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,550 to $4,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,350.

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