Apartments for Rent in Evanston, IL

Prices and availability in Evanston, IL were last updated on 25 Aug 2026.

The best apartments in Evanston, IL are: Central Station, 1717 Evanston, 1620 Central, 2030 Greenwood St and 2500 Green Bay.

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

The price range for a studio apartment in Evanston, IL is between $1,050 and $8,283.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Evanston, IL is between $1,155 and $14,877.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Evanston, IL is between $1,365 and $17,716.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Evanston, IL is between $1,670 and $17,716.

In Evanston 44% of the housing is rented out compared to 56% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 30% of Evanston's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 63% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 7% 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.