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Average Rent in Evanston, IL & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 11 apartment communities in Evanston, IL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,793/mo
▲ +10.4% from last month
Lowest Available
$618/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
11
tracked daily
Units Listed
908
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Evanston, IL
55 listed units across 4 buildings in Evanston, IL dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $146/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District 1860 | Unit 325, C5 | $3,543 | $3,190 | $353 |
| District 1860 | Unit 525, C5 | $3,529 | $3,176 | $353 |
| District 1860 | Unit 401, D1 | $3,744 | $3,420 | $324 |
| District 1860 | Unit 546, C3 | $3,632 | $3,324 | $308 |
| District 1860 | Unit 463, C5 | $3,557 | $3,308 | $249 |
| District 1860 | Unit 509, C4 | $3,257 | $3,008 | $249 |
| District 1860 | Unit 563, C5 | $3,557 | $3,308 | $249 |
| District 1860 | Unit 625, C5 | $3,607 | $3,358 | $249 |
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 | $3,054 | ▼ $372 | $618 | 5 | 41 |
| Evanston 60077 | $3,050 | - | $1,862 | 2 | 23 |
| Evanston 60712 | $2,793 | - | $2,024 | 1 | 45 |
| West Ridge | $2,777 | - | $850 | 1 | 796 |
| Evanston 60202 | $1,551 | - | $1,100 | 2 | 3 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Evanston, IL?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Evanston, IL is $2,793 per month across 11 apartment communities and 908 available units. Rents have increased $316 (10.4%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Avidor Evanston starting at $618/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,527/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,435/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $3,697/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $4,907/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $4,089/mo.
Prices range from $618 to $10,764 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 96 units are currently listed.
Evanston, IL Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $3,153 | - | 8 |
| July 2026 | $3,207 | +$54 | 11 |
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Evanston, IL
Rent Prices by Apartment in Evanston, IL
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avidor Evanston | $618/mo | $2,966/mo | 8 | 4.7 |
| Domu Chicago Apartments | $850/mo | $2,777/mo | 796 | 4.2 |
| Ann Rainey Apartments | $1,100/mo | $1,276/mo | 2 | 4.9 |
| Highpoint at 8000 North | $1,862/mo | $2,826/mo | 12 | 4.1 |
| District 1860 | $2,024/mo | $2,793/mo | 45 | 3.3 |
| 914 Crain LLC | $2,100/mo | $2,100/mo | 1 | 4.4 |
| Optima Old Orchard Woods | $2,365/mo | $3,295/mo | 11 | 3.9 |
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
$112,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,793/mo.
Comfortable income
$134,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($618/mo), you need to earn at least $25,000/year.
Median household income in Evanston, IL is $95,766 , about 29% 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) | $2,793 |
| Utilities | $477 |
| Groceries | $563 |
| Transportation | $1,138 |
| Healthcare | $555 |
| Other goods and services | $888 |
| Estimated total | $6,414/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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