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3513 Lake Building
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3513 Lake Building

3513 Lake AveWilmette, IL 60091
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property at 915 Green Bay Rd

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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915 Green Bay Rd, Unit 3C

915 Green Bay Rd
WinnetkaIL60093

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property at 730 Elm St

$1,655

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$1,655

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730 Elm St, Unit 301

730 Elm St
WinnetkaIL60093
property at 4949 Church St

$1,700

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$1,700

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4949 Church St, Unit 306

4949 Church St
SkokieIL60077

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1939 Central St, Unit c
$1,750
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1939 Central St, Unit c

1939 Central StEvanston, 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 1 Bed unit found at 2730 Hampton Parkway in the Evanston neighborhood priced from $1,200. 1703-13 Ridge Ave. in the Evanston neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,450. 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
1703-13 Ridge Ave.2 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,450
1576 OakStudioStudio,1BA$1,575
Evanston Neighborhood PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Chestnut Court ApartmentsModel A1BR,1BA$1,600
Maple Grove ApartmentsStudio Floor Plan S1Studio,1BA$1,619
Garden House Apartments1 Bed F, G, H, and I1BR,1BA$1,630
Lotus Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,650
1575 Oak1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilmette, IL

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wilmette area is the $1.88 price per square foot 1411 Emerson St Model at 1411 Emerson St in the in the Evanston neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Wilmette apartment is the 4 Bedroom - 2 Bathroom Model at 1615-25 Ridge Ave. starting at $2,795 with a $1.82 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.
1411 Emerson St1411 Emerson St4BR,2BA$1.88
1615-25 Ridge Ave.4 Bedroom - 2 Bathroom4BR,2BA$1.82
244 Eaton St, Unit 1244 Eaton St1BR,1BA$1.33
1703-13 Ridge Ave.4 Bedroom - 1.5 Bathroom4BR,1.5BA$1.77
9120 Lawler Ave, Unit 29120 Lawler Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.64
2031 Church St, Unit #22031 Church St3BR,2BA$1.74
1410 Chicago3 Bed / 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.03
1125 Davis St./ 1603-11 Ridge Ave.3 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom3BR,1BA$2.21
2200-10 Sherman Ave.2 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.17
1939 Central St, Unit c1939 Central St2BR,1BA$2.24

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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 1576 Oak listed at $1,575.

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 $2,450.

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With world-class museums lining its streets, Chicago is a place people go to learn. It’s not surprising, therefore, that it’s also home to multiple colleges and universities with national and global reputations.

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Whenever life takes me into the city, I’m always impressed with the sheer amount of industry and commerce that it holds. With all of that commerce comes a wide range of employment options.

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