
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Evanston Neighborhood of Evanston, IL from $1,475 (68 Rentals)


426 Elmwood Ave

837 Mulford St

828 Reba Pl, Unit 28-2S

908 Reba Pl, Unit 18-3S

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910 Judson

905 Elmwood Ave, Unit 13-C3

805 Dempster St, Unit W4

1312 Oak Ave, Unit B3
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1313 Oak Ave, Unit 1321-B2

1321 Oak Ave

722 Sherman Ave

1317 Oak Ave

1314 Oak Ave, Unit H3

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720 Hinman Ave

1400 Chicago Ave, Unit 307

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1312 Oak Ave

908 Reba Pl, Unit 08-2S
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800 Sherman Ave, Unit 802-S2

534 Hinman Ave

408 Ridge Ave, Unit 22-2

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1033 Dempster Street, Unit S3

914 Crain St, Unit A-3N

620 Church St

914 Crain St, Unit N3-A

605 Sheridan Square

917 - 919 Chicago Ave

1400 Chicago Ave
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820 Judson Ave

1303 Maple

1419 Washington St

860 Hinman

824 - 830 Washington St.

1233 Chicago Ave

233 - *Oak-Crain Property*

941 Chicago Ave

817 Seward St

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820 Reba

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529 Michigan

828-834 Reba Pl

839 Mulford St

810 Seward St.

548-558 Elmwood Ave

617 Grove

905-915 Elmwood
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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 | $2,380 | $1,350 | $5,000 |
Southeast Evanston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,484 | $1,475 | $5,000 |
| Southeast Evanston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,276 | $1,750 | $8,000 |
| Southeast Evanston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,573 | $1,650 | $9,999 |
| Southeast Evanston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,465 | $2,750 | $4,795 |
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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 $1,735.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Evanston?
The cheapest apartment in Southeast Evanston is 233 - *Oak-Crain Property* which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Southeast Evanston costs $2,772.
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 24 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 $483 which is $2,289 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Evanston.
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