Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwestern Neighborhood of Evanston, IL from $800 (42 Rentals)

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The Oak Crest
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Oak Crest

1570 Oak AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1400 Chicago Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1400 Chicago Ave

1400 Chicago AveEvanston, IL 60201
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722 Clark St
Studio Apartments

722 Clark St

722 Clark 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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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 2 Bedroom Apartments

1416 Central Ave

1416-1422 Central StEvanston, 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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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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1512-1522 Central St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1512-1522 Central St

1512-1522 Central 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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1303 Maple
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1303 Maple

1301-1311 Maple 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.
1 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 Apartments

828 Lofts

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

1243-1249 Judson Ave

1243-1249 Judson AveEvanston, IL 60202
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829 Foster St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

829 Foster St.

829 Foster StEvanston, IL 60201

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Northwestern, Evanston, IL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Evanston Neighborhood PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$1,145
Evanston PlaceThe Chicago1BR,1BA$2,325
The Park EvanstonStudio DStudio,1BA$2,355
The MainSTUDIO A1Studio,1BA$2,418
The Reserve at Evanston1x11BR,1BA$2,435
1717 ApartmentsB11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
550 Sheridan Square042BR,2BA$3.11
Maple Grove Apartments3 Bedrooms Floor Plan C13BR,2BA$2.11
2212-26 Sherman Ave.3 Bedroom - 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$2.48
The Scholar ApartmentsTwo Bedroom B62BR,2BA$3.08
1312 Oak, Unit M06B1312 Oak2BR,1BA$2.44
1033 Dempster St, Unit E31033 Dempster St1BR,1BA$2.06
800 Elgin Rd, Unit 1415800 Elgin Rd1BR,1BA$2.87
Albion EvanstonA081BR,1BA$3.61
1726 Sherman Ave, Unit 11726 Sherman Ave1BR,1BA$2.14
Evanston Neighborhood PropertiesStudioStudio ,1BA$3.37

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Northwestern, Evanston, IL

Ranked #6

Among neighborhoods in Evanston, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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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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