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Wilmette, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wilmette Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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. Chestnut Court Apartments in the Downtown Northbrook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wilmette apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Evanston Neighborhood PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$1,145
Chestnut Court ApartmentsModel A1BR,1BA$1,600
Garden House1 Bed F, G, H, and I1BR,1BA$1,630
Lotus Garden1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
Old Orchard ResidencesB12BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilmette, IL and Nearby

As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilmette area is the $1.47 price per square foot 4832 Old Orchard Rd Model at 4832 Old Orchard Rd, Unit 2 in the in the Gross Point neighborhood starting from $2,940. The second greatest value Wilmette apartment is the 2018 Lake St Model at 2018 Lake St, Unit Apt 2 starting at $3,300 with a $2.06 price per square foot in the Downtown 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.
4832 Old Orchard Rd, Unit 24832 Old Orchard Rd3BR,2BA$1.47
2018 Lake St, Unit Apt 22018 Lake St3BR,2BA$2.06
244 Eaton St, Unit 1244 Eaton St1BR,1BA$1.33
8640 Skokie Blvd, Unit 3068640 Skokie Blvd2BR,2BA$1.95
894 Green Bay Rd, Unit 896B-17894 Green Bay Rd2BR,1BA$2.58
1033 Dempster St, Unit A06C1033 Dempster St2BR,1BA$2.55
1312 Oak, Unit M06B1312 Oak2BR,1BA$2.50
Old Orchard ResidencesB12BR,1BA$2.24
Lotus Garden1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.26
1726 Sherman Ave, Unit 11726 Sherman Ave1BR,1BA$2.14

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilmette

What type of rentals are currently available in Wilmette?

There are currently 380 Apartments for Rent in Wilmette, IL with pricing that ranges from $850 to $13,150. There are also 140 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wilmette ranging from $1,095 to $15,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Wilmette?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Wilmette ranges from $1,095 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,621.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Wilmette?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Wilmette range from $2,050 to $5,126, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,250 to $5,875. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,326.

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