
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wilmette, IL from $800 (66 Rentals)
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3513 Lake Building

The Residences at Plaza Del Lago

718 Foster St, Unit Room

Evanston Neighborhood Properties

1603 Waukegan Rd

2730 Hampton Parkway

1940 Sherman Ave.

829 Foster St.

2762 Hampton Pkwy
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1500 Chicago Ave

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Chestnut Court Apartments

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9138 Kilpatrick Ave

Garden House Apartments

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914 Green Bay Rd

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910 Green Bay Rd

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9000 La Crosse Ave, Unit 1n

Lotus Gardens Apartments

1512-1522 Central St

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Old Orchard Residences
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9106 Keating Ave, Unit 1N

9103 Lamon Ave

1811 Emerson St

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1312 Oak Ave

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894 Green Bay Rd

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894 Green Bay Rd

1419 Darrow Ave

2602 Central St

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9056 Lamon Ave, Unit 2S

The Oak Crest
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722 Clark St

1400-06 Central St.

916-920 Green Bay Rd

1729-1745 Sherman Ave

1416 Central Ave

The Stewart

1630 Central St

1575 Oak

1303 Maple

The Fladler Building
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1410 Chicago

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617 Grove

2200-10 Sherman Ave.

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1334 Woodview Ln

4934-44 Church Apartments

Grove Estates
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Wilmette, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wilmette?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Wilmette Studio Apartments | $1,916 | $1,145 | $2,809 |
| Cheap Wilmette 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,473 | $850 | $5,616 |
| Cheap Wilmette 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,039 | $1,400 | $7,193 |
| Cheap Wilmette 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,229 | $2,500 | $8,612 |
| Cheap Wilmette 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,493 | $4,600 | $7,100 |
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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. 2730 Hampton Parkway in the Northwestern neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wilmette apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Evanston Neighborhood Properties | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,145 |
| 2730 Hampton Parkway | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| 1500 Chicago Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| Chestnut Court Apartments | Model A | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Garden House Apartments | 1 Bed F, G, H, and I | 1BR,1BA | $1,630 |
| 1512-1522 Central St | 2 BR 1.5 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Lotus Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilmette, IL
As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wilmette area is the $1.33 price per square foot 244 Eaton St Model at 244 Eaton St, Unit 1 in the in the Gross Point neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Wilmette apartment is the 878 Ash St Model at 878 Ash St starting at $2,850 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the Gross Point 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. |
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| 244 Eaton St, Unit 1 | 244 Eaton St | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 878 Ash St | 878 Ash St | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| 2030 Greenwood St | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
| 9138 Kilpatrick Ave | 9138 Kilpatrick Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 1512-1522 Central St | 2 BR 1.5 BR | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.83 |
| 9000 La Crosse Ave, Unit 1n | 9000 La Crosse Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| 1033 Dempster St, Unit A06C | 1033 Dempster St | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| 8933 Ewing Ave, Unit 1 | 8933 Ewing Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Old Orchard Residences | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| 2730 Hampton Parkway | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.01 |
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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 $1,600 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 Maple Grove Apartments and starts from $2,935.
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