Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwestern Neighborhood of Evanston, IL from $800 (66 Rentals)

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1305 Oak Ave
$1,525 - $1,995
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$1,525 - $1,995
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1305 Oak Ave

1305 Oak AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1311 Oak Ave
$1,550 - $2,195
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$1,550 - $2,195
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1311 Oak Ave

1311 Oak AveEvanston, IL 60201
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$1,750 - $2,195

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1313 Oak Ave

EvanstonIL60201

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2017 Ridge Ave
$1,800 - $2,100
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2017 Ridge Ave

2017 Ridge AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1424 Lake St, Unit 2, Unit 2
$2,100
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1424 Lake St, Unit 2, Unit 2

1424 Lake StEvanston, 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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1400-06 Central St.
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1400-06 Central St.

1400-1406 Central StEvanston, IL 60201
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1416 Central Ave
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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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Cheapest Available Northwestern Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwestern area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 1575 Oak priced from $1,395. 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
1575 OakStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
2730 Hampton Parkway2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,400
1410 ChicagoStudioStudio,1BA$1,425
1703-13 Ridge Ave.2 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,450
BJB Evanston - 1576 OakStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
1500 Chicago AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Evanston Neighborhood PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
1512-1522 Central St2 BR 1.5 BR2BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwestern, IL

As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwestern area is the $2.05 price per square foot 3 Bedroom - 2 Bathroom Model at 1615-25 Ridge Ave. in the in the Northwestern neighborhood starting from $3,150. The second greatest value Northwestern apartment is the 4 Bedroom - 1.5 Bathroom Model at 1703-13 Ridge Ave. starting at $2,595 with a $1.77 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.
1615-25 Ridge Ave.3 Bedroom - 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$2.05
1703-13 Ridge Ave.4 Bedroom - 1.5 Bathroom4BR,1.5BA$1.77
1125 Davis St./ 1603-11 Ridge Ave.3 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom3BR,1BA$2.26
2210-22 Maple Ave.3 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom3BR,1BA$2.46
2200-10 Sherman Ave.2 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.17
2017 Ridge Ave2017 Ridge Ave3BR,1BA$2.27
1033 Dempster St, Unit A06C1033 Dempster St2BR,1BA$2.11
1512-1522 Central St2 BR 1.5 BR2BR,1.5BA$1.83
1627-45 Ridge Ave.2 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.08
2730 Hampton Parkway2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.01

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 1575 Oak listed at $1,395.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwestern Apartment is $1,695 at 1575 Oak.

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 1703-13 Ridge Ave. and starts from $2,450.

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