Apartments for Rent in Evanston, IL

Prices and availability in Evanston, IL were last updated on 13 May 2026.

The best apartments in Evanston, IL are: Central Station, 728 Clark St., 802-808 Clark Apartments, The Main and 2201-07 Maple Ave.

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

The price range for a studio apartment in Evanston, IL is between $1,025 and $8,140.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Evanston, IL is between $1,155 and $14,019.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Evanston, IL is between $1,365 and $12,445.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Evanston, IL is between $1,435 and $14,019.

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 27% of Evanston's rentals, 66% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 6% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Evanston is 34 years old, with 49% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 10 stories, of which 20% are garden-style apartment communities, 42% are mid-sized buildings, and 40% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

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.