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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Evanston, IL

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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Evanston, IL. 103 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $1,000

Apartments Under $1,100

  • a kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances
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    1311 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
    STUDIO $1,025+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a sink and a refrigerator
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    996 Main Street, Evanston, IL 60202
    STUDIO $1,050+
    1 BED $1,090+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and refrigerator
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    1310 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
    STUDIO $1,095+
    1 BED $1,215+

Apartments Under $1,200

  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    1400-06 Central St., Evanston, IL 60201
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    1 BED $1,125+
    2 BEDS $1,450
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances
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    1406 Elmwood Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
  • a kitchen with a stove and a sink
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    617 Grove Street, Evanston, IL 60201
    STUDIO $1,145+
    1 BED $1,180+
  • a living room with a couch and a table and a tv
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    722 Clark St., Evanston, IL 60201
    STUDIO $1,150
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a sink
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    1518 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
    STUDIO $1,150
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Apartments Under $1,300

  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    825 Main St, Evanston, IL 60202
    STUDIO $1,200
  • a kitchen with white appliances and white cabinets
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    1940 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201
    STUDIO $1,250
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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  • 824 Washington Street 1-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    824 Washington Street, Evanston, IL 60202
    1 BED $1,260+
    2 BEDS $1,525
  • an old brick building on the corner of a street
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    1805 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60201

Apartments Under $1,400

  • a kitchen with a stove and a sink
    Today

    1320 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
    STUDIO $1,300+
    1 BED $1,345+
    2 BEDS $1,850+
  • a kitchen with a stove and white cabinets
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    2527 Jackson Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
    1 BED $1,325+
    2 BEDS $1,365+
  • a small kitchen with a stove and a window
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    820 Judson Ave., Evanston, IL 60202
  • an aerial view of a living room with furniture and a ceiling fan
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    2210-22 Maple Ave., Evanston, IL 60201
    1 BED $1,395
    2 BEDS $1,595+
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    2200-10 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201
    1 BED $1,395+
    2 BEDS $1,750+
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Apartments Under $1,500

  • a gym with exercise equipment and a tv
    Today

    855 Hinman Ave., Evanston, IL 60202
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    1 BED $1,439+
    2 BEDS $2,258+
  • a collage of photos of a living room and a kitchen
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    532 Hinman, Evanston, IL 60202
    1 BED $1,465
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a building on the corner of a street
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    2538-2540 Green Bay Rd., Evanston, IL 60201
    1 BED $1,500
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a sink and a window
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    2213 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
    1 BED $1,510+
  • a living room with a ceiling fan and couches
    Today

    2228 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201
    1 BED $1,525
    2 BEDS $1,795+
    3 BEDS $2,895+
  • a living room with a red couch and a coffee table
    Today

    1615-25 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL 60201
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,550+
    3 BEDS $2,595+
  • a white kitchen with white cabinets and a sink
    Today

    1235 Elmwood Court, Evanston, IL 60202
    1 BED $1,575+
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  • a kitchen with a radiator and a counter and a window
    Today

    1703-13 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL 60201
    2 BEDS $1,595
    3 BEDS $2,395
    4 BEDS $2,395+
  • a kitchen with dark wood cabinets and granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances
    Today

    549 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 60202
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,950
  • a small kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
    Today

    810 Dempster, Evanston, IL 60202
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    1 BED $2,150+
  • a small kitchen with a sink and a refrigerator
    Today

    2212-26 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201
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    2 BEDS $3,195
  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
    Today

    829 Foster St., Evanston, IL 60201
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  • a view of the bathroom from the living room with the door open
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    917 Hinman Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
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  • a kitchen with a sink and a stove and a window
    Today

    1918-1920 Harrison St., Evanston, IL 60201
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  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    818-20 Forest Ave., Evanston, IL 60202
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  • a living room with a couch and a fireplace
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    834 Judson Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
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  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
    Today

    808 Forest Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
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Very Walkable
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Good Transit
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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 $990 and $3,195.

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

There are 9 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Evanston, IL were last updated on 21 Feb 2026.

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

The average Evanston, IL cheap apartment size is 351 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 103 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 $2,598 per month so any rental south of $2,078 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Evanston, IL rents go as low as $920/mo.

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