
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Evanston Neighborhood of Evanston, IL from $1,315 (80 Rentals)


839 Mulford St

156 Asbury Ave, Unit 8

156 Asbury Ave, Unit 4

708 Seward St, Unit 3S

1303 Elmwood Ave

245 Ridge Ave, Unit 3

1452 Oak Ave, Unit 54-G

1454 Oak Ave, Unit 1454 Oak St

Main Station Apartments
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1400 Chicago Ave, Unit 203

800 Custer Ave, Unit 2B

905 Elmwood Ave, Unit 11-E3

932 Judson Ave, Unit E1

1312 Oak Ave, Unit i1

1575 Oak

1400 Chicago Ave, Unit 204

1400 Chicago Ave, Unit 307

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1033 Dempster St, Unit A06C

908 Reba Pl, Unit 18-2S
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908 Reba Pl, Unit 16-1N

828 Reba Pl, Unit 32-1N

828 Reba Pl, Unit 28-3S

1025 Dempster St, Unit 1031-E3

805 Dempster St, Unit E4

828 Reba Pl, Unit 28-1S

1025 Dempster St, Unit 1031-E3

908 Reba Pl, Unit 12-2

828 Reba Pl, Unit 28-2S

905 Elmwood Ave, Unit 09-F2
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908 Reba Pl, Unit 16-2N

908 Reba Pl, Unit 10-2S

828 Reba Pl, Unit 34-2S

834 Reba Pl, Unit 2S

910 Reba Pl, Unit 2

916 Reba Pl, Unit 2N

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620 Church St

908 Reba Pl, Unit 08-2S

908 Reba Pl, Unit 10-2N
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908 Reba Pl, Unit 18-3S

828 Reba Pl, Unit 30-3S

918 Reba Pl, Unit 3S

Maple Grove Apartments

1452 Oak Ave, Unit 54-3E

800 Sherman Ave, Unit 802-S2

800 Sherman Ave, Unit 800-W3

925 Forest Ave, Unit 31-2E

917 - 919 Chicago Ave

820 Judson Ave
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Southeast Evanston, Evanston, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southeast Evanston?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Evanston Studio Apartments | $2,277 | $1,175 | $2,906 |
Southeast Evanston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,642 | $1,315 | $5,259 |
| Southeast Evanston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,993 | $1,450 | $5,250 |
| Southeast Evanston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,491 | $2,050 | $6,755 |
| Southeast Evanston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,279 | $2,295 | $4,895 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSoutheast Evanston, Evanston, IL
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Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Evanston Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southeast Evanston?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southeast Evanston is under $1,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Evanston?
The cheapest apartment in Southeast Evanston is 1627-45 Ridge Ave. which is listed at $1,315, while the average apartment in Southeast Evanston costs $3,074.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast Evanston?
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 Southeast Evanston 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 Southeast Evanston?
Cheap apartments in Southeast Evanston have an average cost of $574 which is $2,500 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Evanston.
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