
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwestern Neighborhood of Evanston, IL from $800 (32 Rentals)
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1117 Foster St

Evanston Neighborhood Properties

Discover Comfortable Living at Hampton Parkway in Evanston!

1940 Sherman Ave.

1500 Chicago Ave

1726 Sherman Ave, Unit 1

829 Foster St.
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1033 Dempster Street, Unit S3

1512-1522 Central St

1308 Sherman Ave, Unit 3N

2752 Hampton Pkwy

The Oak Crest

722 Clark St

1400-06 Central St.

1729-1745 Sherman Ave
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1416 Central Ave

The Stewart

1575 Oak

1410 Chicago

1303 Maple

617 Grove

2200-10 Sherman Ave.

2228-38 Sherman Ave. / 803-809 Noyes St.
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2210-22 Maple Ave.

1703-13 Ridge Ave.

1125 Davis St./ 1603-11 Ridge Ave.

2146 Sherman Ave

2212-26 Sherman Ave.

1019-1021 Dempster St

828 Lofts

1243-1249 Judson Ave
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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 | $1,795 | $1,145 | $2,799 |
| Northwestern 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,594 | $850 | $6,000 |
| Northwestern 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,084 | $1,400 | $4,800 |
| Northwestern 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,713 | $2,750 | $4,950 |
| Northwestern 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,975 | $4,600 | $5,350 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Northwestern Neighborhood of Evanston, IL.
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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. Discover Comfortable Living at Hampton Parkway in Evanston! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Northwestern apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evanston Neighborhood Properties | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,145 |
| Discover Comfortable Living at Hampton Parkway in Evanston! | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| 1500 Chicago Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| 1512-1522 Central St | 2 BR 1.5 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Maple Grove Apartments | 1 Bedroom Floor Plan A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,967 |
| Evanston Place | The Chicago | 1BR,1BA | $2,440 |
| Albion Evanston | V08 | 1BR,1BA | $2,475 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwestern, IL
As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwestern area is the $0.30 price per square foot 1117 Foster St Model at 1117 Foster St in the in the Northwestern neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Northwestern apartment is the 4 Bedroom - 2 Bathroom Model at 1615-25 Ridge Ave. starting at $3,095 with a $1.48 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1117 Foster St | 1117 Foster St | 6BR,3BA | $0.30 |
| 1615-25 Ridge Ave. | 4 Bedroom - 2 Bathroom | 4BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| 1940 Sherman Ave. | 3 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom | 3BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| 1512-1522 Central St | 2 BR 1.5 BR | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.83 |
| 1033 Dempster St, Unit A06C | 1033 Dempster St | 2BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Discover Comfortable Living at Hampton Parkway in Evanston! | 2/1.0 | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| 1726 Sherman Ave, Unit 1 | 1726 Sherman Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Maple Grove Apartments | 1 Bedroom Floor Plan A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.91 |
| 1500 Chicago Ave | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.33 |
| Evanston Neighborhood Properties | Studio | Studio ,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 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 $1,200 at Discover Comfortable Living at Hampton Parkway in Evanston!.
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 Discover Comfortable Living at Hampton Parkway in 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 $2,935.
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