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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
Wilmette Studio Apartments | $1,931 | $1,405 | $2,809 |
| Wilmette 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,475 | $850 | $5,794 |
| Wilmette 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,058 | $1,400 | $7,887 |
| Wilmette 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,276 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
| Wilmette 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,493 | $4,600 | $7,100 |
The largest available Studio apartment unit in Wilmette, IL is found at The Residences of Wilmette in the Central Street neighborhood and is 657 square feet priced from $2,392. Central Station has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 590 square feet and currently listed start at $2,733. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Wilmette:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Residences of Wilmette | C1 | 657 Sq Ft | $2,392 |
| Central Station | Studio A | 590 Sq Ft | $2,733 |
| The Park Evanston | Studio D | 536 Sq Ft | $2,711 |
| Maple Grove Apartments | Studio Floor Plan S1 | 500 Sq Ft | $1,844 |
| 1500 Chicago Ave | Studio | 450 Sq Ft | $1,500 |
| Evanston Neighborhood Properties | Studio | 340 Sq Ft | $1,595 |
As of February 27, 2026 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Wilmette, IL is the Studio Model starting from $1,500 at 1500 Chicago Ave in the Northwestern neighborhood. The second most affordable Wilmette Studio is the Studio Model at Evanston Neighborhood Properties starting at $1,595 . The average price for all Studio apartments in Wilmette is currently $1,931. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Wilmette:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 1500 Chicago Ave | Studio | $1,500 |
| Evanston Neighborhood Properties | Studio | $1,595 |
| Maple Grove Apartments | Studio Floor Plan S1 | $1,844 |
| The Residences of Wilmette | C1 | $2,392 |
| The Park Evanston | Studio L | $2,493 |
| Central Station | Studio A | $2,733 |
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Currently the most affordable Studio in Wilmette is at 1500 Chicago Ave listed at $1,500.
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Wilmette is $1,931.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Wilmette is a 657 square feet unit starting from $2,392 at The Residences of Wilmette.
The average size for a Studio rental in Wilmette is currently 493 sq ft.
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