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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wilmette, IL from $800 (67 Rentals)
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$8505 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1
1920 Maple Ave, Unit 1920 Maple Unit 1
1920 Maple AveEvanston, IL 60201
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$1,145 - $1,270Studio Apartments Available Now
Evanston Neighborhood Properties
1316-1322 Chicago AveEvanston, IL 60201
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$1,3301 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026
2762 Hampton Pkwy
2762 Hampton PkwyEvanston, IL 60201
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8944 Lavergne Ave, Unit 2 south
8944 Lavergne AveSkokie, IL 60077
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1500 Chicago Ave
1500 Chicago AveEvanston, IL 60201
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$1,495 - $1,5951 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Discover Comfortable Living at Hampton Parkway
2730-2766 Hampton PkyEvanston, IL 60201
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$1,6102 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 19, 2026
2752 Hampton Pkwy
2752 Hampton PkwyEvanston, IL 60201
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$1,650 - $1,8501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Old Orchard Residences
10104 Old Orchard CtSkokie, IL 60076
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1925 Grey Ave
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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs
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Wilmette, IL Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wilmette?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Wilmette Studio Apartments | $2,305 | $1,145 | $4,315 |
| Cheap Wilmette 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,613 | $1,095 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Wilmette 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,656 | $1,610 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Wilmette 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,168 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Wilmette 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,783 | $2,550 | $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. The Fladler Building in the Central Street neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wilmette apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evanston Neighborhood Properties | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,145 |
| The Fladler Building | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Discover Comfortable Living at Hampton Parkway | 1/1.0 | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| 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 August 29, 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 2504 Green Bay Rd Model at 2504 Green Bay Rd, Unit 301 starting at $2,745 with a $1.96 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lofts & Residences | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| 2504 Green Bay Rd, Unit 301 | 2504 Green Bay Rd | 2BR,2BA | $1.96 |
| 894 Green Bay Rd, Unit 894B-04 | 894 Green Bay Rd | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| 1452 Oak Ave, Unit 11-03 | 1452 Oak Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| 9029 Lamon Ave, Unit 2 | 9029 Lamon Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.00 |
| 1033 Dempster St, Unit E3 | 1033 Dempster St | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| 2619 Prairie Ave, Unit G | 2619 Prairie Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| 8933 Ewing Ave, Unit 1 | 8933 Ewing Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Discover Comfortable Living at Hampton Parkway | 1/1.0 | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| 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
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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 $1,200 at The Fladler Building.
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 $2,975 at The Henry at Harms Woods.
What is the most affordable Wilmette Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Wilmette Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Valley Lo Towers and starts from $3,730.
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Written by: Cheryl Bowman
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