
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Northwestern Neighborhood of Evanston, IL from $1,100 (21 Rentals)


1627-45 Ridge Ave.

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1726 Sherman Ave, Unit #2

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2762 Hampton Pkwy, Unit SI FL1-ID521

1314 Oak Ave, Unit H3

1025 Dempster St, Unit 1031-W3

805 Dempster St, Unit W4
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620 Church St

1314 Oak Ave, Unit G3

1312 Oak Ave, Unit B3

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1229 Leon Pl, Unit #1 first flr.

1834 Ridge Ave, Unit 121

1400 Chicago Ave

1453 Ridge Ave
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617 Grove

829 Foster St.

The Merion

1238 Oak Ave, Unit F4
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Northwestern, Evanston, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwestern?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Studio Apartments | $2,612 | $1,350 | $5,000 |
Northwestern 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,763 | $1,100 | $5,000 |
| Northwestern 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,441 | $1,300 | $4,805 |
| Northwestern 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,775 | $2,250 | $5,897 |
| Northwestern 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,003 | $2,750 | $6,750 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Northwestern Neighborhood of Evanston, IL.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwestern Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Northwestern?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwestern is under $2,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwestern?
The cheapest apartment in Northwestern is 2730 Hampton Parkway which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Northwestern costs $2,900.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwestern?
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 25 regular apartments in Northwestern 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 Northwestern?
Cheap apartments in Northwestern have an average cost of $895 which is $2,005 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwestern.
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