Average Rent in Evanston, IL
10 apartment buildings, 74 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Evanston, ILCheapest
$1,034/mo
Ann Rainey Apartments
Properties
10
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Units
74
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Rent Price Breakdown
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Evanston, IL Rent Prices
All 10 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Ann Rainey Apartments
1011 Howard St, Evanston, IL 60645, USA
914 Crain LLC
914 Crain St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA
District 1860
7215 District Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712, USA
Optima Old Orchard Woods
9739 Woods Dr, Skokie, IL 60077, USA
The Park Evanston
1630 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
Highpoint at 8000 North
8000 Lincoln Ave, Skokie, IL 60077, USA
Avidor Evanston
1727 Oak Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ann Rainey Apartments 1011 Howard St, Evanston, IL 60645, USA | $1,034 | $1,155 | $1.99/ft² | 4.9 (12) | 4 |
| 2 | 914 Crain LLC 914 Crain St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA | $1,795 | $2,098 | $2.25/ft² | 4.4 (10) | 3 |
| 3 | District 1860 7215 District Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712, USA | $1,818 | $2,753 | $2.73/ft² | 3.3 (97) | 30 |
| 4 | Optima Old Orchard Woods 9739 Woods Dr, Skokie, IL 60077, USA | $2,220 | $3,019 | $2.13/ft² | 3.9 (164) | 7 |
| 5 | The Park Evanston 1630 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, USA | $2,228 | $3,460 | $4.04/ft² | 2.6 (53) | 10 |
| 6 | Highpoint at 8000 North 8000 Lincoln Ave, Skokie, IL 60077, USA | $2,342 | $3,384 | $3.14/ft² | 4.1 (57) | 7 |
| 7 | Avidor Evanston 1727 Oak Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, USA | $2,596 as of Sep 13 | $3,313 | $4.20/ft² | 4.7 (61) | 10 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Ann Rainey Apartments
4.9 (12)1011 Howard St, Evanston, IL 60645, USA
914 Crain LLC
4.4 (10)914 Crain St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA
District 1860
3.3 (97)7215 District Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712, USA
Optima Old Orchard Woods
3.9 (164)9739 Woods Dr, Skokie, IL 60077, USA
The Park Evanston
2.6 (53)1630 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
Highpoint at 8000 North
4.1 (57)8000 Lincoln Ave, Skokie, IL 60077, USA
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Evanston, IL neighborhoods
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Evanston, IL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Evanston, IL is $3,032 per month, based on 74 units across 10 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,034 at Ann Rainey Apartments to $6,453 at E2 Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,376/mo | $1,818/mo | 8 |
| 1 Bed | $2,419/mo | $1,034/mo | 30 |
| 2 Bed | $3,386/mo | $2,250/mo | 28 |
| 3 Bed | $4,747/mo | $3,016/mo | 8 |
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Market Context
Who rents in Evanston, IL, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Evanston, IL averages $2,419/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,386/mo. At the local median household income of $95,766, that works out to 38% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Evanston, IL at $1,698/mo. The current tracked market average runs 79% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Evanston, IL while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Evanston, IL?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$121,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,032/mo.
Comfortable income
$146,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,034/mo), you need to earn at least $41,000/year.
Median household income in Evanston, IL is $95,766 , about 34% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Evanston, IL
Overall prices in Evanston, IL runs above the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 102.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Evanston, IL's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,032 |
| Utilities | $477 |
| Groceries | $563 |
| Transportation | $1,138 |
| Healthcare | $555 |
| Other goods and services | $888 |
| Estimated total | $6,653/mo |
Population
76,552
Median household income
$95,766
Census median rent
$1,698/mo
Census rent burden
29.7%
Median age
38.0
Mean commute
29 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Illinois
How Evanston, IL rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Evanston, IL | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $3,008 | -1% | +0.2% | 35 |
| Aurora, IL | $2,133 | -30% | -2.2% | 14 |
| Rockford, IL | $1,238 | -59% | +2% | 13 |
| Schaumburg, IL | $2,078 | -31% | -2.2% | 13 |
| Peoria, IL | $1,396 | -54% | -3.8% | 12 |
| Springfield, IL | $1,324 | -56% | -9.4% | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Evanston, IL?
The average rent in Evanston, IL is $3,032 per month, based on 74 units across 10 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Evanston, IL?
The median asking rent in Evanston, IL is $2,900 per month, computed from 74 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $3,032/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Evanston, IL?
The lowest available rent in Evanston, IL starts at $1,034 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Evanston, IL?
1-bedroom apartments in Evanston, IL average $2,419/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,034/mo across 30 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Evanston, IL?
2-bedroom apartments in Evanston, IL average $3,386/mo. Units start from $2,250/mo across 28 units currently listed.
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