Cheap Homes for Rent in Northwestern Neighborhood of Evanston, IL from $1,500 (16 Rentals)

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1313 Oak Ave

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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. 1500 Chicago Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. 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
1500 Chicago AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Evanston Neighborhood PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
1512-1522 Central St2 BR 1.5 BR2BR,1BA$1,650
Maple Grove ApartmentsStudio Floor Plan S1Studio,1BA$1,844

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwestern, IL

As of February 27, 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 3 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom Model at 1940 Sherman Ave. starting at $4,150 with a $2.83 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.
1117 Foster St1117 Foster St6BR,3BA$0.30
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Northwestern

What type of rentals are currently available in Northwestern?

There are currently 155 Apartments for Rent in Northwestern, IL with pricing that ranges from $850 to $6,850. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northwestern ranging from $1,550 to $14,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Northwestern?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Northwestern ranges from $1,550 to $14,500 with an average monthly rent of $6,799.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Northwestern?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Northwestern range from $2,935 to $5,100, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,295 to $5,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $7,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,600.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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