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    415 Premier Evanston

    $1,713
    415 Howard St, Evanston, IL 60202
    (847) 565-2855

    Top rated for Location
    Overall it’s a really good place. Only problem is the location and noise of the train. Take time to get use to it..
    28 units available
    Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more

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  • Presidential Apartments

    $1,800
    800 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
    (773) 906-4860

    1 unit available
    1 bed
    Amenities

    On-site laundry, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking + more

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  • Evanston Place Apartments

    $2,570
    1715 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
    (847) 262-3514
    Rent Savings

    5 units available
    Studio • 2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, New construction + more

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  • 1717 Evanston

    $2,661
    1717 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL 60201
    (847) 565-2743

    6 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more

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  • Masonic Temple

    $2,495
    1453 Maple Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
    (847) 443-5919

    3 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Recently renovated, Stainless steel + more

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  • CityFlats, LLC (Evanston)

    $3,600
    935 Judson Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
    (847) 750-3246

    1 unit available
    3 bed
    Amenities

    Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Stainless steel, Microwave, Range + more

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  • Central Station

    $2,673
    1720 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60201
    (918) 302-2260
    Rent Savings

    11 units available
    Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more

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  • The Main

    $3,131
    847 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
    (847) 221-6077

    2 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, New construction, Garage + more

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  • AMLI Evanston

    $2,647
    737 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
    (847) 278-0613

    14 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more

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  • 1111 Church St

    $2,145
    1111 Church Street, Evanston, IL 60201
    (872) 395-6433

    1 unit available
    2 bed
    Amenities

    On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage + more

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  • 1134 MAPLE Ave.

    $2,750
    1134 Maple Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
    (773) 687-9630

    1 unit available
    2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, and Stainless steel

  • 804 Seward St.

    $1,695
    804 Seward Street, Evanston, IL 60202
    (847) 840-6170

    1 unit available
    1 bed
    Amenities

    On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, and Ceiling fan

  • 810 Dempster St

    $1,560
    810 Dempster Street, Evanston, IL 60202
    (312) 970-1214

    1 unit available
    1 bed
    Amenities

    Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, Recently renovated, and Air conditioning

  • 918 Crain

    $2,295
    918 Crain Street, Evanston, IL 60202
    (773) 862-7048

    1 unit available
    2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Recently renovated, Stainless steel + more

  • 732 Hinman

    $2,395
    732 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
    (773) 255-3528

    1 unit available
    Studio
    Amenities

    On-site laundry, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dogs allowed, Recently renovated, Stainless steel + more

  • 142 ASBURY Avenue

    $1,850
    142 Asbury Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
    (847) 869-1900

    1 unit available
    2 bed
    Amenities

    On-site laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Air conditioning, Microwave, Carpet + more

Average rent in Evanston, Illinois

City Guide
The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Evanston is $2,179, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $3,002. Rent rates updated ago
Studio
$2,236Trending down
1 Bed
$2,179Trending down
2 Beds
$3,002Trending down
3+ Beds
$3,696Trending down
* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List

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Evanston Renter Confidence Survey

National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states
Here’s how Evanston ranks on:
A+
Overall satisfaction
A-
Safety and crime rate
D
Jobs and career opportunities
B
Recreational activities
C+
Affordability
A+
Quality of schools
D
Weather
B+
Commute time
D
State and local taxes
B+
Public transit
B
Pet-friendliness

Overview of Findings

Apartment List has released results for Evanston from the second annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. The survey, which drew on responses from over 30,000 renters, provides insight into what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the 105 million American renters nationwide.

“Evanston renters seem satisfied with their city overall,” says Andrew Woo, Director of Data Science at Apartment List. “They gave a mix of below- and above-average scores.”

Key findings in Evanston include the following:

  • Evanston renters give their city an A+ overall for satisfaction.
  • The highest-rated category for Evanston was the quality of local schools, which received an A+ score.
  • Renters here also seem satisfied with safety (A-), commute times (B+), and access to public transit (B+).
  • Affordability and cost of living presents a slight concern for Evanston renters, who gave it a below-average score of C+.
  • One of the larger concerns for renters was Evanston’s local job and career opportunities (D).
  • Renter satisfaction in Evanston was right on par with Naperville, and was higher than nearby cities like Waukegan (C-) and Joliet (F).
  • The top rated cities nationwide for renter satisfaction included Arlington, VA; Lincoln, NE; Pasadena, CA; Boston, MA; and Madison, WI. The lowest rated cities included Newark, NJ; Bronx, NY; Bridgeport, CT; Baltimore, MD; and Salinas, CA.
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Living in Evanston, IL

It appears you’re looking for a place in Evanston. Need a little extra info? Trouble making up your mind? Well, that’s what we’re here for. First, a little background. Evanston is one of the largest and most well-known suburbs of Chicago. Actually, the town’s name comes from John Evans. The city has strong ties to Chicago, as it shares its southern border with the windy city, and is easily accessible by Chicago public transit.

Unlike many other Chicago suburbs, Evanston keeps some of that big-city atmosphere and unique character

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Sources:
  • School data: GreatSchools
  • Crime data: CrimeIndex (U.S.) provided by Precisely used data sourced from Precisely, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and various law enforcement agencies. These organizations do not accept responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the data used in this product.