Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wilmette, IL from $800 (62 Rentals)
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718 Foster St, Unit Room

Evanston Neighborhood Properties

2762 Hampton Pkwy

2762 Hampton Pkwy

1500 Chicago Ave
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8547 Niles Center Rd

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Chestnut Court Apartments

2752 Hampton Pkwy

9126 keating ave, Unit 2B

Old Orchard Residences

2752 Hampton Pkwy
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1033 Dempster Street, Unit S3

Maple Grove Apartments

Furnished Studio-Chicago - Skokie
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Wilmette, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wilmette?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Wilmette Studio Apartments | $2,285 | $1,145 | $3,329 |
Cheap Wilmette 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,435 | $850 | $3,725 |
Cheap Wilmette 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,269 | $1,575 | $6,029 |
Cheap Wilmette 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,748 | $1,500 | $5,517 |
Cheap Wilmette 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,910 | $4,300 | $7,000 |
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Cheapest Available Wilmette Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Wilmette, IL is a Studio unit found at Evanston Neighborhood Properties in the Northwestern neighborhood priced from $1,145. Chestnut Court Apartments in the Downtown Northbrook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wilmette apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Evanston Neighborhood Properties | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,145 |
Chestnut Court Apartments | Model A | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
Garden House | 1 Bed F, G, H, and I | 1BR,1BA | $1,630 |
Lotus Garden | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilmette, IL
As of October 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilmette area is the $1.47 price per square foot 4832 Old Orchard Rd Model at 4832 Old Orchard Rd, Unit 2 in the in the Gross Point neighborhood starting from $2,940. The second greatest value Wilmette apartment is the 3 Bedroom - 2 Bathroom Model at 1615-25 Ridge Ave. starting at $2,595 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Northwestern neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wilmette apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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4832 Old Orchard Rd, Unit 2 | 4832 Old Orchard Rd | 3BR,2BA | $1.47 |
1615-25 Ridge Ave. | 3 Bedroom - 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.69 |
4615-25 Davis | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
1452 Oak Ave, Unit 07-3N | 1452 Oak Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.09 |
Valley Lo Towers | Sanders | 2BR,2BA | $2.64 |
894 Green Bay Rd, Unit 896B-17 | 894 Green Bay Rd | 2BR,1BA | $2.58 |
1827 Grey Ave, Unit 2 | 1827 Grey Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.32 |
1312 Oak, Unit M06B | 1312 Oak | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
Lotus Garden | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
1726 Sherman Ave, Unit 1 | 1726 Sherman Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
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Getting Around Wilmette, IL
Walk Score®
77 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
63 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
38 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wilmette Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Wilmette?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Wilmette is at Evanston Neighborhood Properties listed at $1,145.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wilmette Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wilmette Apartment is $1,600 at Chestnut Court Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Wilmette Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Wilmette is starting from $1,750 at 4615-25 Davis.
What is the most affordable Wilmette Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Wilmette Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1615-25 Ridge Ave. and starts from $2,595.
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