Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwestern Neighborhood of Evanston, IL from $800 (30 Rentals)

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1500 Chicago Ave
$1,500 - $2,900
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$1,375 - $2,775
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$1,500 - $2,900
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1500 Chicago Ave

1500 Chicago AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1312 Oak Ave
$1,750 - $2,395
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$1,750 - $2,395

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$1,750 - $2,395
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Mar 1

1312 Oak Ave

1312 Oak AveEvanston, IL 60201
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The Oak Crest
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Oak Crest

1570 Oak AveEvanston, IL 60201
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722 Clark St
Studio Apartments

722 Clark St

722 Clark StEvanston, IL 60201
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1400-06 Central St.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1400-06 Central St.

1400-1406 Central StEvanston, IL 60201
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1416 Central Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1416 Central Ave

1416-1422 Central StEvanston, IL 60201
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The Stewart
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Stewart

1311 Chicago AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1575 Oak
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1575 Oak

1575 Oak AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1410 Chicago
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1410 Chicago

1410 Chicago AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1303 Maple
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1303 Maple

1301-1311 Maple AveEvanston, IL 60201
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617 Grove
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

617 Grove

617-625 Grove StEvanston, IL 60201
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2210-22 Maple Ave.
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2210-22 Maple Ave.

2210-2222 Maple AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1627-45 Ridge Ave.
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1627-45 Ridge Ave.

1130 Church StEvanston, IL 60201
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1703-13 Ridge Ave.
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1703-13 Ridge Ave.

1703-1713 Ridge AveEvanston, IL 60201
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2146 Sherman Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2146 Sherman Ave

2146 Sherman AveEvanston, IL 60201
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2212-26 Sherman Ave.
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2212-26 Sherman Ave.

2212-2226 Sherman AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1019-1021 Dempster St
4 Bedroom Apartments

1019-1021 Dempster St

1019-1021 Dempster StEvanston, IL 60201
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828 Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

828 Lofts

828 Noyes StEvanston, IL 60201
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1243-1249 Judson Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1243-1249 Judson Ave

1243-1249 Judson AveEvanston, IL 60202
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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. 2730 Hampton Parkway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Northwestern apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Evanston Neighborhood PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$1,145
2730 Hampton Parkway2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,400
1500 Chicago AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
1512-1522 Central St2 BR 1.5 BR2BR,1BA$1,650
Maple Grove ApartmentsStudio Floor Plan S1Studio,1BA$1,844
Evanston PlaceThe Chicago1BR,1BA$2,392
The Park EvanstonStudio LStudio,1BA$2,493
1555 Oak Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,500
Avidor Evanston 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesB21BR,1BA$2,719

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwestern, IL

As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwestern area is the $2.83 price per square foot 3 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom Model at 1940 Sherman Ave. in the in the Northwestern neighborhood starting from $4,150. The second greatest value Northwestern apartment is the 1121 Leonard Pl Model at 1121 Leonard Pl starting at $2,845 with a $2.59 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1940 Sherman Ave.3 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom3BR,1BA$2.83
1121 Leonard Pl1121 Leonard Pl2BR,1BA$2.59
1033 Dempster St, Unit A06C1033 Dempster St2BR,1BA$2.22
1512-1522 Central St2 BR 1.5 BR2BR,1.5BA$1.83
The Reserve2x1 Elite2BR,1BA$3.57
Albion EvanstonA18 Apartment1BR,1BA$3.98
2730 Hampton Parkway2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.01
Maple Grove ApartmentsStudio Floor Plan S1Studio ,1BA$3.69
1500 Chicago AveStudioStudio ,1BA$3.33
Evanston Neighborhood PropertiesStudioStudio ,1BA$3.37

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 1500 Chicago Ave listed at $1,500.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwestern Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwestern Apartment is $1,967 at Maple Grove Apartments.

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 $1,400 at 2730 Hampton Parkway.

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 $2,935.

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