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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 Studio unit found at Evanston Neighborhood Properties priced from $1,145. 6954 N Sheridan Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Southeast Evanston apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Evanston Neighborhood PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$1,145
6954 N Sheridan ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
1000 Hinman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
1233 Chicago Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Evanston, IL

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast Evanston area is the $1.14 price per square foot 7726 N Paulina St #1 Model at 7726 N Paulina St #1, Unit 2 in the in the Southeast Evanston neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Southeast Evanston apartment is the 4 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 643 Hinman starting at $2,350 with a $1.57 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.
7726 N Paulina St #1, Unit 27726 N Paulina St #13BR,2BA$1.14
643 Hinman4 Beds, 1 Baths4BR,1BA$1.57
632 HinmanGarden2BR,2BA$1.86
805 Sherman Ave, Unit 802-S2805 Sherman Ave2BR,1BA$1.63
7714 N Sheridan Rd, Unit #2K7714 N Sheridan Rd1BR,1BA$1.65
828 Reba Pl, Unit 30-1N828 Reba Pl1BR,1BA$1.88
907 Reba Pl, Unit 10-1N907 Reba Pl1BR,1BA$1.81
910-916 Judson1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.74
1233 Chicago Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63
7724 N Marshfield Ave, Unit 2A7724 N Marshfield Ave1BR,1BA$1.86

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southeast Evanston

What type of rentals are currently available in Southeast Evanston?

There are currently 383 Apartments for Rent in Southeast Evanston, IL with pricing that ranges from $890 to $15,156. There are also 125 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southeast Evanston ranging from $1,495 to $4,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southeast Evanston?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southeast Evanston ranges from $1,495 to $4,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,588.

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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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago

Written by: Nicole Harms

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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Written by: Marie Brown

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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