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Average Rent in Evanston, IL & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in Evanston, IL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,435/mo
▲ +1.7% from last month
Lowest Available
$975/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
204
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Evanston, IL
230 listed units across 5 buildings offering 1 bed units in Evanston, IL dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $782/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domu Chicago Apartments | Unit 395 | $9,264 | $4,999 | $4,265 |
| Domu Chicago Apartments | Unit 404 | $7,126 | $4,178 | $2,948 |
| Domu Chicago Apartments | Unit 370 | $6,018 | $3,170 | $2,848 |
| Domu Chicago Apartments | Unit 601 | $5,486 | $2,780 | $2,706 |
| Domu Chicago Apartments | Unit 259 | $5,544 | $2,898 | $2,646 |
| Domu Chicago Apartments | Unit 621 | $6,195 | $3,715 | $2,480 |
| Domu Chicago Apartments | Unit 593 | $4,915 | $2,496 | $2,419 |
| Domu Chicago Apartments | Unit 44 | $5,500 | $3,200 | $2,300 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Evanston, IL
Compare average rent across Evanston, IL neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evanston 60201 | $3,425 | ▲ $328 | $2,436 | 5 | 29 |
| Skokie 60077 | $3,140 | ▲ $47 | $1,849 | 2 | 17 |
| West Ridge | $2,688 | ▼ $44 | $975 | 1 | 516 |
| Lincolnwood 60712 | $2,663 | ▼ $104 | $2,057 | 1 | 35 |
| Evanston 60202 | $1,601 | ▲ $145 | $1,100 | 2 | 3 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Evanston, IL?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Evanston, IL is $2,435 per month across 7 apartment communities and 204 available units. Rents have increased $47 (1.7%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Domu Chicago Apartments starting at $975/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $2,435/mo.
Prices range from $975 to $4,495 per month. The most common price point is the $2,600 range, where 36 units are currently listed.
Evanston, IL Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $2,735 | - | 6 |
| July 2026 | $2,763 | +$28 | 7 |
| August 2026 | $2,843 | +$80 | 7 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Evanston, IL
Rent Prices by Apartment in Evanston, IL
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domu Chicago Apartments | $975/mo | $2,427/mo | 168 | 4.2 |
| Ann Rainey Apartments | $1,100/mo | $1,276/mo | 2 | 4.9 |
| District 1860 | $2,057/mo | $2,402/mo | 20 | 3.3 |
| Optima Old Orchard Woods | $2,270/mo | $2,290/mo | 2 | 3.9 |
| Highpoint at 8000 North | $2,380/mo | $2,380/mo | 1 | 4.1 |
| 1717 Evanston | $2,687/mo | $2,814/mo | 4 | 4 |
| The Park Evanston | $2,749/mo | $2,882/mo | 7 | 2.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Evanston, IL
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$97,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,435/mo.
Comfortable income
$117,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($975/mo), you need to earn at least $39,000/year.
Median household income in Evanston, IL is $95,766 , about 18% 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) | $2,435 |
| Utilities | $477 |
| Groceries | $563 |
| Transportation | $1,138 |
| Healthcare | $555 |
| Other goods and services | $888 |
| Estimated total | $6,056/mo |
Population
76,552
Median household income
$95,766
Census median rent
$1,698/mo
Rent as % of income
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.
Google Search Trends for Evanston, IL Apartments
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