Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wilmette, IL from $900 (75 Rentals)

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3513 Lake Building
2 Bedroom Apartments

3513 Lake Building

3513 Lake AveWilmette, IL 60091
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property at 1400 Chicago Ave

1400 Chicago Ave

EvanstonIL60201

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1400 Chicago Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1400 Chicago Ave

1400 Chicago AveEvanston, IL 60201
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The Oak Crest
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Oak Crest

1570 Oak AveEvanston, IL 60201
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722 Clark St
Studio Apartments

722 Clark St

722 Clark StEvanston, IL 60201
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916-920 Green Bay Rd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

916-920 Green Bay Rd

916-920 Green Bay RdWinnetka, IL 60093
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The Stewart
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Stewart

1311 Chicago AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1400-06 Central St.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1400-06 Central St.

1400-1406 Central StEvanston, IL 60201

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1416 Central Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1416 Central Ave

1416-1422 Central StEvanston, IL 60201
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454-462 Winnetka Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

454-462 Winnetka Ave

454-462 Winnetka AveWinnetka, IL 60093
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Park Place Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place Apartments

1644-1646 Waukegan RdGlenview, IL 60025
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1630 Central St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1630 Central St

1630 Central StEvanston, IL 60201
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1410 Chicago
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1410 Chicago

1410 Chicago AveEvanston, IL 60201
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1575 Oak
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1575 Oak

1575 Oak AveEvanston, IL 60201
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617 Grove
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

617 Grove

617-625 Grove StEvanston, IL 60201
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Crain Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Crain Apartments

4901 CrainSkokie, IL 60077
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Wilmette, IL Local Guide

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. Discover Comfortable Living at Hampton Parkway in the Northwestern neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wilmette apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Evanston Neighborhood PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$1,145
Discover Comfortable Living at Hampton Parkway1/1.01BR,1BA$1,495
1627-45 Ridge Ave.2 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,595
Garden House1 Bed F, G, H, and I1BR,1BA$1,630
Lotus Garden1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilmette, IL

As of July 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilmette area is the $1.67 price per square foot 2 Bed, 2 Bath Model at The Lofts & Residences in the in the Downtown Evanston neighborhood starting from $3,399. The second greatest value Wilmette apartment is the 1802 Hovland Ct Model at 1802 Hovland Ct, Unit 1 starting at $2,895 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Central Street 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.
The Lofts & Residences2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.67
1802 Hovland Ct, Unit 11802 Hovland Ct2BR,2BA$1.53
2504 Green Bay Rd, Unit 2022504 Green Bay Rd2BR,2BA$2.14
1452 Oak Ave, Unit 11-031452 Oak Ave2BR,1BA$2.00
1452 Oak Ave, Unit 11-31452 Oak Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
8923 Lavergne Ave, Unit 2S8923 Lavergne Ave2BR,1BA$2.00
1627-45 Ridge Ave.2 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.79
1033 Dempster St, Unit E31033 Dempster St1BR,1BA$2.01
8933 Ewing Ave, Unit 18933 Ewing Ave1BR,1BA$1.73
Discover Comfortable Living at Hampton Parkway1/1.01BR,1BA$1.92

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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

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 $1,495 at Discover Comfortable Living at 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 $1,595 at 1627-45 Ridge Ave..

What is the most affordable Wilmette Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Wilmette Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Maple Grove Apartments and starts from $2,968.

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