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property at 8845 Lamon Ave

$1,850

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$1,850
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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8845 Lamon Ave, Unit 2W

8845 Lamon Ave
SkokieIL60077
property at 1834 Ridge Ave

$1,995 - $4,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1834 Ridge Ave

EvanstonIL60201

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property at 1927 Sherman Ave

$2,200

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$2,200
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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1927 Sherman Ave, Unit #3

1927 Sherman Ave
EvanstonIL60201
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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 1 Bed unit found at 2730 Hampton Parkway in the Evanston neighborhood priced from $1,200. 1575 Oak in the Evanston neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wilmette apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2730 Hampton Parkway1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,200
1575 OakStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
1703-13 Ridge Ave.2 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,450
Garden House Apartments1 Bed F, G, H, and I1BR,1BA$1,550
1576 OakStudioStudio,1BA$1,575
Evanston Neighborhood PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Chestnut Court ApartmentsModel A1BR,1BA$1,600
Lotus Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,650
1410 Chicago1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilmette, IL and Nearby

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wilmette area is the $2.35 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at Trevian Townhomes in the in the Gross Point neighborhood starting from $3,869. The second greatest value Wilmette apartment is the 1411 Emerson St Model at 1411 Emerson St starting at $2,895 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the 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.
Trevian Townhomes3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$2.35
1411 Emerson St1411 Emerson St4BR,2BA$1.81
244 Eaton St, Unit 1244 Eaton St1BR,1BA$1.33
1703-13 Ridge Ave.4 Bedroom - 1.5 Bathroom4BR,1.5BA$1.77
9113 Lawler Ave, Unit 29113 Lawler Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.57
2031 Church St, Unit #22031 Church St3BR,2BA$1.74
1939 Central St, Unit c1939 Central St2BR,1BA$2.24
Lotus Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.26
1726 Sherman Ave, Unit #21726 Sherman Ave1BR,1BA$2.14
2730 Hampton Parkway2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.01

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Best Neighborhoods to Rent in Near Chicago's Top Employers: A Guide for Renters

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilmette

What type of rentals are currently available in Wilmette?

There are currently 389 Apartments for Rent in Wilmette, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $11,200. There are also 133 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wilmette ranging from $1,425 to $18,000.

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 $1,425 to $18,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,691.

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 $2,200 to $6,255, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,250 to $10,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,295.

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