Apartments for Rent in Evanston, IL

Prices and availability in Evanston, IL were last updated on 5 Aug 2026.

The best apartments in Evanston, IL are: Central Station, 1717 Evanston, 2030 Greenwood St, 1620 Central and Maple Grove Apartments.

The average rent in Evanston, IL is $2,503.

The price range for a studio apartment in Evanston, IL is between $1,030 and $9,425.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Evanston, IL is between $1,040 and $11,838.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Evanston, IL is between $1,365 and $13,250.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Evanston, IL is between $1,670 and $13,098.

In Evanston, 44% of the residents are renting compared to 56% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 30% of Evanston's rentals, 63% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 7% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Evanston are about 34 years old, on average. Of these, 49% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 10 stories. About 20% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 42% are mid-rises, and 40% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Evanston are around 18% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 57% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 22% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.