Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wilmette, IL from $1,200 (106 Rentals)

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3513 Lake Building
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3513 Lake Building

3513 Lake AveWilmette, IL 60091
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910 Green Bay Rd
$1,545 - $1,670
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$1,545 - $1,670
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$1,545 - $1,670
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

910 Green Bay Rd

910 Green Bay RdWinnetka, IL 60093

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1118 Garnett Pl
$1,700 - $6,750
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$1,700 - $6,750
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1 to 5 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1, 2027

1118 Garnett Pl

1118 Garnett PlEvanston, IL 60201
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1033 Dempster Street
$1,795 - $2,395
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$1,795 - $2,395
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

1033 Dempster Street

1033 Dempster StreetEvanston, IL 60201
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8950 Bronx Ave
$1,800
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$1,800
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

8950 Bronx Ave

8950 Bronx AveSkokie, IL 60077
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$1,950

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1927 Sherman Ave, Unit #3

1927 Sherman Ave
EvanstonIL60201
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894 Green Bay Rd
$2,050 - $2,450
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$2,050 - $2,450
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$2,050 - $2,450
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

894 Green Bay Rd

894 Green Bay RdWinnetka, IL 60093

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Wilmette, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wilmette Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wilmette, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 2730 Hampton Parkway in the Evanston neighborhood priced from $1,200. 722 Clark St. in the Northwestern neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wilmette apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2730 Hampton Parkway1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,200
722 Clark St.StudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Garden House Apartments1 Bed F, G, H, and I1BR,1BA$1,550
Evanston Neighborhood PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Chestnut Court ApartmentsModel A1BR,1BA$1,600
Lotus Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,650
Old Orchard ResidencesA11BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilmette, IL

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wilmette area is the $1.14 price per square foot 5025 Carol St Model at 5025 Carol St, Unit Top floor in the in the Skokie neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Wilmette apartment is the 2123 Wesley Ave Model at 2123 Wesley Ave, Unit First floor starting at $2,700 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Evanston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wilmette apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5025 Carol St, Unit Top floor5025 Carol St3BR,2BA$1.14
2123 Wesley Ave, Unit First floor2123 Wesley Ave3BR,1BA$1.35
1411 Emerson St1411 Emerson St4BR,2BA$1.81
2018 Lake St2018 Lake St3BR,2BA$2.25
4604 Grove St, Unit N14604 Grove St2BR,1BA$1.15
2030 Greenwood StTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.25
8914 Lamon Ave, Unit 1N8914 Lamon Ave2BR,1BA$2.25
910 Green Bay Rd910 Green Bay Rd1BR,1BA$2.23
1726 Sherman Ave, Unit #21726 Sherman Ave1BR,1BA$2.14
2730 Hampton Parkway1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.18

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Best Neighborhoods to Rent in Near Chicago's Top Employers: A Guide for Renters

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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 722 Clark St. listed at $1,350.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wilmette Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wilmette Apartment is $1,200 at 2730 Hampton Parkway.

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 $1,400 at 2730 Hampton Parkway.

What is the most affordable Wilmette Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Wilmette Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1703-13 Ridge Ave. and starts from $2,250.

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