
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwestern Neighborhood of Evanston, IL from $800 (42 Rentals)
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1036 Dempster St
Northwestern, Evanston, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwestern?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Northwestern Studio Apartments | $2,943 | $890 | $4,984 |
Northwestern 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,218 | $1,480 | $10,000+ |
Northwestern 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,777 | $1,990 | $5,200 |
Northwestern 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,214 | $2,345 | $6,194 |
Northwestern 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,350 | $5,350 | $5,350 |
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Cheapest Available Northwestern Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwestern area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Evanston Neighborhood Properties priced from $1,145. Evanston Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,325. Here are the most affordable Northwestern apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Evanston Neighborhood Properties | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,145 |
Evanston Place | The Chicago | 1BR,1BA | $2,325 |
The Park Evanston | Studio D | Studio,1BA | $2,355 |
The Main | STUDIO A1 | Studio,1BA | $2,418 |
The Reserve at Evanston | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,435 |
1717 Apartments | B1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,484 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwestern, IL
As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwestern area is the $3.11 price per square foot 04 Model at 550 Sheridan Square in the in the Northwestern neighborhood starting from $4,200. The second greatest value Northwestern apartment is the 3 Bedrooms Floor Plan C1 Model at Maple Grove Apartments starting at $2,790 with a $2.11 price per square foot in the Northwestern neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwestern apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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550 Sheridan Square | 04 | 2BR,2BA | $3.11 |
Maple Grove Apartments | 3 Bedrooms Floor Plan C1 | 3BR,2BA | $2.11 |
2212-26 Sherman Ave. | 3 Bedroom - 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.48 |
The Scholar Apartments | Two Bedroom B6 | 2BR,2BA | $3.08 |
1312 Oak, Unit M06B | 1312 Oak | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
1033 Dempster St, Unit E3 | 1033 Dempster St | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
800 Elgin Rd, Unit 1415 | 800 Elgin Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
Albion Evanston | A08 | 1BR,1BA | $3.61 |
1726 Sherman Ave, Unit 1 | 1726 Sherman Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
Evanston Neighborhood Properties | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.37 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwestern Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Northwestern?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Northwestern is at Evanston Neighborhood Properties listed at $1,145.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwestern Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwestern Apartment is $2,325 at Evanston Place.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Northwestern Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Northwestern is starting from $3,300 at The Reserve at Evanston.
What is the most affordable Northwestern Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Northwestern Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Maple Grove Apartments and starts from $2,790.
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