Apartments for Rent in Evanston, IL

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

The best apartments in Evanston, IL are: 1703-13 Ridge Ave., Maple Grove Apartments, Central Station, 515 Sheridan and 2146 Sherman Ave..

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

The price range for a studio apartment in Evanston, IL is between $1,000 and $8,140.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Evanston, IL is between $1,155 and $14,076.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Evanston, IL is between $1,365 and $12,715.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Evanston, IL is between $1,435 and $15,285.

In Evanston 44% of the housing is rented out compared to 56% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 27% of Evanston's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 66% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 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.

Rental apartments in Evanston come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 18% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 57% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 22% of all rentals in Evanston. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.