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3513 Lake AveWilmette, IL 60091
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$1,695 - $1,895

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2727 Central St

EvanstonIL60201

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1033 Dempster Street
$1,795 - $2,295
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$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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Wilmette, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wilmette Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wilmette, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at 2730 Hampton Parkway in the Northwestern neighborhood priced from $1,400. 1410 Chicago in the Northwestern neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,445. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wilmette apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2730 Hampton Parkway2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,400
1410 ChicagoStudioStudio,1BA$1,445
1703-13 Ridge Ave.2 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,450
1575 OakStudioStudio,1BA$1,475
BJB Evanston - 1576 OakStudioStudio,1BA$1,525
Evanston Neighborhood PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Chestnut Court ApartmentsModel A1BR,1BA$1,600
Garden House Apartments1 Bed F, G, H, and I1BR,1BA$1,630
1512-1522 Central St2 BR 1.5 BR2BR,1BA$1,650
Lotus Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilmette, IL

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wilmette area is the $2.05 price per square foot 3 Bedroom - 2 Bathroom Model at 1615-25 Ridge Ave. in the in the Northwestern neighborhood starting from $3,150. The second greatest value Wilmette apartment is the 4 Bedroom - 1.5 Bathroom Model at 1703-13 Ridge Ave. starting at $2,595 with a $1.77 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1615-25 Ridge Ave.3 Bedroom - 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$2.05
1703-13 Ridge Ave.4 Bedroom - 1.5 Bathroom4BR,1.5BA$1.77
2212-26 Sherman Ave.3 Bedroom - 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$2.21
9121 Lawler Ave, Unit 2nd floor9121 Lawler Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.92
4615-25 DavisTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.61
2200-10 Sherman Ave.2 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.17
2730 Hampton Parkway2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.49
1512-1522 Central St2 BR 1.5 BR2BR,1.5BA$1.83
9000 La Crosse Ave, Unit 1n9000 La Crosse Ave2BR,1BA$1.83
1627-45 Ridge Ave.2 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.08

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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 1410 Chicago listed at $1,445.

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 $1,400 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 $2,450.

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