Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwestern Neighborhood of Evanston, IL from $700 (59 Rentals)

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1033 Dempster Street
$1,795 - $2,295
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$1,795 - $2,295
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

1033 Dempster Street

1033 Dempster StreetEvanston, 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.
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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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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2146 Sherman Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2146 Sherman Ave

2146 Sherman 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 2 Beds unit found at 2730 Hampton Parkway priced from $1,400. 1410 Chicago has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,445. Here are the most affordable Northwestern apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2730 Hampton Parkway2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,400
1410 ChicagoStudioStudio,1BA$1,445
1703-13 Ridge Ave.2 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,450
1575 OakStudioStudio,1BA$1,475
BJB Evanston - 1576 OakStudioStudio,1BA$1,525
Evanston Neighborhood PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
1512-1522 Central St2 BR 1.5 BR2BR,1BA$1,650
1627-45 Ridge Ave.2 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,795
Maple Grove Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A21BR,1BA$1,980
2200-10 Sherman Ave.2 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwestern, IL

As of May 28, 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
2212-26 Sherman Ave.3 Bedroom - 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$2.21
2200-10 Sherman Ave.2 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.17
1500 Chicago Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.45
2730 Hampton Parkway2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.49
1512-1522 Central St2 BR 1.5 BR2BR,1.5BA$1.83
1627-45 Ridge Ave.2 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.08
Maple Grove Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A21BR,1BA$2.93

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwestern Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northwestern?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwestern is under $2,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwestern?

The cheapest apartment in Northwestern is 2212-26 Sherman Ave. which is listed at $1,650, while the average apartment in Northwestern costs $12,100.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwestern?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 16 regular apartments in Northwestern that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Northwestern?

Cheap apartments in Northwestern have an average cost of $742 which is $11,358 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwestern.

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