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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Evanston, IL

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Apartments Under $1,400

  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator
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    529-35 Michigan, Evanston, IL 606202
    1 BED $1,250
    2 BEDS $1,600
  • a kitchen with a stove and a sink
    54
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    617 Grove Street, Evanston, IL 60201
    STUDIO $1,315+
    1 BED $1,295+
  • a gym with exercise equipment and a tv
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    855 Hinman Ave., Evanston, IL 60202
    STUDIO $1,326+
    1 BED $1,425+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • 824 Washington Street 1-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    824 Washington Street, Evanston, IL 60202
    1 BED $1,328
    2 BEDS $1,945
  • an old brick building on the corner of a street
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    1805 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60201
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  • a small kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
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    810 Dempster, Evanston, IL 60202
    STUDIO $1,350+
    1 BED $1,530

Apartments Under $1,600

  • a kitchen with a stove and white cabinets
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    2527 Jackson Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
    1 BED $1,400+
  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    825 Main St, Evanston, IL 60202
    STUDIO $1,425
    1 BED $1,550
  • a view of the bathroom from the living room with the door open
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    917 Hinman Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
    1 BED $1,460
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  • A kitchen with a white stove and wooden cabinets.
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    1627-45 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL 60201
    1 BED $1,475
    2 BEDS $1,795
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  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    829 Foster St., Evanston, IL 60201
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    1 BED $1,590
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  • a parking garage in front of a brick apartment building
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    1121 Church St, Evanston, IL 60201
    1 BED $1,590+
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  • A kitchen with a white fridge and wooden cabinets.
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    2210-22 Maple Ave., Evanston, IL 60201
    1 BED $1,595+
    2 BEDS $1,950+

Apartments Under $1,800

  • A living room with a brown couch and a rug.
    56
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    2200-10 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201
    1 BED $1,625+
    2 BEDS $2,195+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a sink and a window
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    2213 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
    1 BED $1,665+
    2 BEDS $1,640+
    4 BEDS $3,700+
  • a kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
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    1610 Maple Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
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    2 BEDS $1,645
  • a white kitchen with white cabinets and a sink
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    1235 Elmwood Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
    STUDIO $1,800
    1 BED $1,655+
  • a living room with two couches and a coffee table
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    2212-26 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201
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    1 BED $1,695
    2 BEDS $2,220+
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  • a kitchen with dark wood cabinets and granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances
    53
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    549 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 60202
    1 BED $1,775+
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Apartments Under $2,000

  • an empty living room with a wood floor and a kitchen
    30
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    1001 Davis Street, Evanston, IL 60201
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    2 BEDS $1,850+
    4 BEDS $3,610
  • a kitchen with a stove and a sink
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    1320 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
    2 BEDS $1,885+
  • A white stove and oven in a kitchen with wooden cabinets.
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    1615-25 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL 60201
    2 BEDS $1,895+
    4 BEDS $2,850+

Apartments Under $2,400

  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
    26
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    808 Forest Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
    3 BEDS $2,450+
  • A kitchen with brown cabinets and a black stove top.
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    1125 Davis St., Evanston, IL 60201
    4 BEDS $3,125+
    5 BEDS $3,450+
  • a collage of photos of a living room and a kitchen
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    532 Hinman, Evanston, IL 60202
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  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    52
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    818-20 Forest Ave., Evanston, IL 60202
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Getting around in Evanston, IL

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Very Walkable
52 /100
Good Transit
94 /100
Biker's Paradise
Walk Score®: 80, Transit Score®: 52, Bike Score®: 94

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Evanston, IL?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,250 and $4,045.

How many cheap rentals are available in Evanston, IL on RentCafe?

There are 19 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Evanston, IL were last updated on 22 Nov 2025.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Evanston, IL?

The average Evanston, IL cheap apartment size is 490 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Evanston, IL?

Cheap apartments in Evanston, IL are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Evanston, IL?

A cheap apartment in Evanston, IL offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Evanston, IL? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Evanston, IL has never been easier. We feature 96 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Evanston, IL average. What is a cheap rent in Evanston, IL? The average apartment rent in Evanston is $2,568 per month so any rental south of $2,055 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Evanston, IL rents go as low as $1,020/mo.

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