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Evanston, IL Rental Market Trends
What is the average rent in Evanston?
The average rent for an apartment in Evanston is $2,117. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.
Average Rent in Evanston, IL
Last updated July 2022
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|
| $2,117 | 781 sq. ft. |
What is the average apartment size in Evanston?
The average size for a Evanston, IL apartment is 781 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.
Evanston, IL Apartment Rent Ranges
Evanston, IL Occupied Housing Units
12,090 or 43% of the households in Evanston, IL are renter-occupied while 15,828 or 57% are owner-occupied.
Evanston, IL Rent Trends
| Average Rent | Jul / 2019 | Nov / 2019 | Mar / 2020 | Jul / 2020 | Nov / 2020 | Mar / 2021 | Jul / 2021 | Nov / 2021 | Mar / 2022 | Jul / 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evanston, IL | $2,034 | $1,964 | $1,945 | $1,918 | $1,953 | $1,936 | $2,012 | $2,110 | $2,148 | $2,117 |
| National | $1,407 | $1,415 | $1,416 | $1,406 | $1,410 | $1,418 | $1,501 | $1,596 | $1,634 | $1,706 |
How Evanston Compares to Other Cities
| City | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Chicago | $2,206 |
| Oak Park | $2,016 |
| Evanston | $2,117 |
| Aurora | $1,607 |
| Naperville | $1,814 |
| Skokie | $1,758 |
| Waukegan | $1,129 |
| Riverdale | $899 |
| Richton Park | $1,182 |
| Dekalb | $971 |
| Des Plaines | $1,608 |
| Forest Park | $1,063 |
| Kenosha | $1,229 |
| Arlington Heights | $1,737 |
| Schaumburg | $1,713 |
| Bolingbrook | $1,814 |
| Elmhurst | $1,940 |
| Lake Forest | $3,221 |
| Mount Prospect | $1,482 |
| Wheeling | $1,689 |
| Buffalo Grove | $1,765 |
Most Popular Apartments in Evanston
2210-22 Maple Ave.
2210-22 Maple Ave., Evanston, IL 60201- 1 BED
- 2 BEDS
- 3 BEDS
- $1,150
- $1,595
- Ask for pricing
Main Station Apartments
855 Hinman Ave., Evanston, IL 60202- Studio
- 1 BED
- 2 BEDS
- Ask for pricing
- $1,509+
- Ask for pricing
The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Evanston apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.