Apartments for Rent in Evanston, IL

Prices and availability in Evanston, IL were last updated on 1 Jun 2026.

The best apartments in Evanston, IL are: 1620 Central, 529 Michigan, 2210-22 Maple Ave., 1406 - 1408 Elmwood Apartments and 1717 Evanston.

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

The price range for a studio apartment in Evanston, IL is between $1,030 and $7,623.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Evanston, IL is between $1,155 and $13,361.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Evanston, IL is between $1,365 and $10,922.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Evanston, IL is between $1,525 and $15,062.

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 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.