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Average Rent in Evanston 60077 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Evanston 60077, Evanston, IL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$4,115/mo
Lowest Available
$3,590/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
2
available now
Evanston 60077 vs Evanston, IL Average
Evanston 60077 is more expensive the Evanston, IL average by $1,320/mo (47%). The citywide average is $2,795/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Evanston 60077?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Evanston 60077 is $4,115 per month across 2 apartment communities and 2 available units.
The most affordable option is Optima Old Orchard Woods starting at $3,590/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $4,115/mo.
Prices range from $3,590 to $4,640 per month. The most common price point is the $3,400 range, where 1 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Evanston 60077
Rent Prices by Apartment in Evanston 60077
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optima Old Orchard Woods | $3,590/mo | $3,590/mo | 1 | 3.9 |
| Highpoint at 8000 North | $4,640/mo | $4,640/mo | 1 | 4.1 |
Google Search Trends for Evanston 60077 Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Evanston 60077
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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
$165,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $4,115/mo.
Comfortable income
$198,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($3,590/mo), you need to earn at least $144,000/year.
Median household income in Evanston 60077 is $95,766 , about 52% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Evanston 60077
Overall prices in Evanston 60077 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 60077's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $4,115 |
| Utilities | $477 |
| Groceries | $563 |
| Transportation | $1,138 |
| Healthcare | $555 |
| Other goods and services | $888 |
| Estimated total | $7,736/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.
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