
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Northwestern Neighborhood of Evanston, IL from $1,400 (34 Rentals)


1703-13 Ridge Ave.

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2752 Hampton Pkwy, Unit SI FL2-ID953

1512-1522 Central St

1615-25 Ridge Ave.

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2752 Hampton Pkwy, Unit SI FL1-ID956

2210-22 Maple Ave.

1025 Dempster St, Unit 1305-W3
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1313 Oak Ave, Unit 1319-C2

BJB Evanston - 1576 Oak

1452 Oak Ave, Unit 56-3N

1456 Oak Ave, Unit 3N

2200-10 Sherman Ave.

1927 Sherman Ave, Unit #3

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1033 Dempster Street
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1025 Dempster St, Unit 1311-W3

1452 Oak Ave, Unit 52-2N

1452 Oak Ave, Unit 52-2S

1452 Oak Ave, Unit 11-3

1452 Oak Ave, Unit 11-2

1452 Oak Ave, Unit 2N

1111 Lake St, Unit 2

1452 Oak Ave, Unit 2S
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1111 Lake St, Unit 3

1400-06 Central St.

The Oak Crest

2146 Sherman Ave

1616 Hinman Ave

1243-1249 Judson Ave

1303 Maple

1009 Garnett Pl
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1327 Church St

1240 Oak Ave, Unit C3
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 | $2,544 | $1,250 | $2,978 |
| Northwestern 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,657 | $1,200 | $3,747 |
Northwestern 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,245 | $1,400 | $5,044 |
| Northwestern 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,919 | $2,450 | $6,497 |
| Northwestern 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,476 | $2,295 | $4,895 |
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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 $2,175.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwestern?
The cheapest apartment in Northwestern is 2730 Hampton Parkway which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in Northwestern costs $10,000.
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 17 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 $919 which is $9,081 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwestern.
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