Cheap Homes for Rent in Northwestern Neighborhood of Evanston, IL from $1,000 (14 Rentals)

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1452 Oak Ave

EvanstonIL60201

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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. Discover Comfortable Living at Hampton Parkway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable Northwestern apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Evanston Neighborhood PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$1,145
Discover Comfortable Living at Hampton Parkway1/1.01BR,1BA$1,495
1706 Sherman Ave1-bed, 1-bath1BR,1BA$2,475
1615-25 Ridge Ave.4 Bedroom - 2 Bathroom4BR,2BA$2,595
The Park EvanstonStudio DStudio,1BA$2,668

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwestern, IL

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwestern area is the $1.69 price per square foot 3 Bedroom - 2 Bathroom Model at 1615-25 Ridge Ave. in the in the Northwestern neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Northwestern apartment is the 1452 Oak Ave Model at 1452 Oak Ave, Unit 11-03 starting at $2,100 with a $1.91 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$1.69
1452 Oak Ave, Unit 11-031452 Oak Ave2BR,1BA$1.91
Albion EvanstonC042BR,2BA$3.51
1453 Maple Ave, Unit Unit 2081453 Maple Ave1BR,1.5BA$2.72
1312 Oak, Unit M06B1312 Oak2BR,1BA$2.50
1033 Dempster St, Unit A06C1033 Dempster St2BR,1BA$2.61
Reserve IL2x1 Elite2BR,1BA$3.53
1726 Sherman Ave, Unit 11726 Sherman Ave1BR,1BA$2.14
Discover Comfortable Living at Hampton Parkway1/1.01BR,1BA$2.49
Evanston Neighborhood PropertiesStudioStudio ,1BA$3.37

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Northwestern, Evanston, IL

Ranked #6

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Northwestern

What type of rentals are currently available in Northwestern?

There are currently 160 Apartments for Rent in Northwestern, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,145 to $7,035. There are also 57 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northwestern ranging from $1,095 to $8,000.

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 $1,095 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,986.

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 $2,250 to $5,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,250 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,550.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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