Cheap Homes for Rent in Northwestern Neighborhood of Evanston, IL from $1,500 (22 Rentals)

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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwestern, IL

As of June 16, 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Northwestern

What type of rentals are currently available in Northwestern?

There are currently 159 Apartments for Rent in Northwestern, IL with pricing that ranges from $890 to $15,156. There are also 54 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northwestern ranging from $1,595 to $7,300.

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 $1,595 to $7,300 with an average monthly rent of $3,877.

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 $2,345 to $6,194, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,345 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $6,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,350.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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