Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Evanston Neighborhood of Evanston, IL from $700 (161 Rentals)

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730 Reba Pl, Unit 1B
$1,550
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

730 Reba Pl, Unit 1B

730 Reba PlEvanston, IL 60202
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1406 Brummel St, Unit 1W
$1,700
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$1,700
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

1406 Brummel St, Unit 1W

1406 Brummel StEvanston, IL 60202
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1033 Dempster Street
$1,795 - $2,295
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

1033 Dempster Street

1033 Dempster StreetEvanston, IL 60201
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Southeast Evanston, Evanston, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southeast Evanston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Evanston area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 1627-45 Ridge Ave. priced from $1,315. 1703-13 Ridge Ave. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Southeast Evanston apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1627-45 Ridge Ave.1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,315
1703-13 Ridge Ave.2 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,450
1575 OakStudioStudio,1BA$1,475
529 Michigan1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500
Evanston Neighborhood PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Main Station Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A11BR,1BA$1,631

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Evanston, IL

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Evanston area is the $1.53 price per square foot 739 Brummel St Model at 739 Brummel St, Unit 3 in the in the Southeast Evanston neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Southeast Evanston apartment is the 1428 W Jonquil Ter Model at 1428 W Jonquil Ter, Unit 3 starting at $3,054 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Southeast Evanston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Evanston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
739 Brummel St, Unit 3739 Brummel St3BR,2BA$1.53
1428 W Jonquil Ter, Unit 31428 W Jonquil Ter3BR,2BA$1.80
1428 W Jonquil Ter1428 W Jonquil Ter3BR,2BA$2.03
1615-25 Ridge Ave.3 Bedroom - 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$2.05
1703-13 Ridge Ave.4 Bedroom - 1.5 Bathroom4BR,1.5BA$1.77
1130 Maple Ave, Unit 31130 Maple Ave3BR,1BA$1.96
605 Hinman3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2.02
529 Michigan1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50
7763 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 17763 N Sheridan RdStudio ,1BA$1.73
1627-45 Ridge Ave.1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.88

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Evanston Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southeast Evanston?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southeast Evanston is at 1575 Oak listed at $1,475.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southeast Evanston Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southeast Evanston Apartment is $1,315 at 1627-45 Ridge Ave..

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southeast Evanston Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southeast Evanston is starting from $1,450 at 1703-13 Ridge Ave..

What is the most affordable Southeast Evanston Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southeast Evanston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 930-936 Judson Ave, Evanston and starts from $2,395.

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