Evanston, IL Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Evanston is $1,945, a 1% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,930.
Average Rent in Evanston, IL
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| $1,945 | 1% | 781 sq. ft. |
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
- $701-$1,0008%
- $1,001-$1,50028%
- $1,501-$2,00025%
- > $2,00039%
Evanston, IL Occupied Housing Units
- Renter-occupied Households46%
- Owner-occupied Households53%
13,256 or 46% of the households in Evanston, IL are renter-occupied while 15,268 or 53% are owner-occupied.
Evanston, IL Rent Trends
| Average Rent | Mar / 2017 | Jul / 2017 | Nov / 2017 | Mar / 2018 | Jul / 2018 | Nov / 2018 | Mar / 2019 | Jul / 2019 | Nov / 2019 | Feb / 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evanston, IL | $1,840 | $1,845 | $1,866 | $1,877 | $1,883 | $1,880 | $1,930 | $2,034 | $1,964 | $1,945 |
| National | $1,337 | $1,368 | $1,371 | $1,374 | $1,408 | $1,417 | $1,422 | $1,458 | $1,466 | $1,468 |
How Evanston Compares to Other Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $1,943 | 2% |
| Oak Park | $1,943 | 6% |
| Evanston | $1,945 | 1% |
| Aurora | $1,329 | 2% |
| Naperville | $1,501 | 5% |
| Skokie | $1,577 | n/a |
| Kenosha | $1,050 | 3% |
| Arlington Heights | $1,440 | -1% |
| Forest Park | $1,025 | 18% |
| Des Plaines | $1,477 | 15% |
| Mount Prospect | $1,261 | 5% |
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