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Rental Market Trends in Evanston, IL

What is the average rent in Evanston, IL?

$1,853/month

Average Rent

666 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Evanston, IL is $1,853 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,627/month, which means Evanston rent prices are 14% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Evanston, you can expect to pay about $1,543 per month for a studio, $1,853 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,480 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,589 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,543/month
392 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,853/month
666 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,480/month
967 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,589/month
1,162 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,071/month
671 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,633/month
919 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,555/month
1,102 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,577/month
2,694 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,637/month
285 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,128/month
608 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,807/month
1,128 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Evanston, IL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.1%, which averages out to $57 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Evanston, IL
Last Updated June 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Evanston, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
6% $700 - $1,000/month
35% $1,001 - $1,500/month
31% $1,501 - $2,000/month
29% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Evanston?

Based on current rent prices, Chicago Ave, Lakeshore and Downtown Evanston are the most affordable neighborhoods in Evanston.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Chicago Ave
$2,468/month
720 Sq Ft
Lakeshore
$2,788/month
752 Sq Ft
Downtown Evanston
$3,421/month
733 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Evanston?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Evanston, Lakeshore and Chicago Ave are the most expensive neighborhoods in Evanston.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Evanston
$3,421/month
733 Sq Ft
Lakeshore
$2,788/month
752 Sq Ft
Chicago Ave
$2,468/month
720 Sq Ft

Which Evanston neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Evanston with the most apartments available are Lakeshore, Downtown Evanston and Chicago Ave .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lakeshore
$2,788/month
752 Sq Ft
Downtown Evanston
$3,421/month
733 Sq Ft
Chicago Ave
$2,468/month
720 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Evanston, IL?

Because the average rent in Evanston is $1,853, you’ll want to make about $6,176 per month or $74,112 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Evanston, IL

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Apartment Averages

Chicago Ave

Evanston, IL

Downtown Evanston

Evanston, IL

Studio
-
$1,757/month
One Bedroom
-
$2,408/month
Two Bedroom
-
$3,199/month
Three Bedroom
-
$4,935/month
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The Main

847 Chicago Ave,
Evanston, IL 60202

Studio - 3 Beds | $2,443 - $5,445

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1590 Elmwood Ave,
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Studio - 3 Beds | $2,535 - $4,275

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2545 W Fitch Ave,
Chicago, IL 60645

1 Bed | $1,378 - $1,506

Property Management Companies in Evanston, IL

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Quadrel Realty Group
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  • 722

    Units

  • 3

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6 Communities in Evanston
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TLC Management
  • 34

    Communities

  • 5,792

    Units

  • 10

    Cities

3 Communities in Evanston
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Greystar
  • 3,266

    Communities

  • 907,427

    Units

  • 843

    Cities

2 Communities in Evanston
RMK Management
RMK Management
  • 29

    Communities

  • 7,023

    Units

  • 19

    Cities

2 Communities in Evanston
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Willow Bridge
  • 705

    Communities

  • 191,765

    Units

  • 328

    Cities

1 Community in Evanston
AMC
AMC
  • 644

    Communities

  • 126,248

    Units

  • 257

    Cities

1 Community in Evanston
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RPM
  • 604

    Communities

  • 160,180

    Units

  • 237

    Cities

1 Community in Evanston
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  • 175

    Communities

  • 37,451

    Units

  • 103

    Cities

1 Community in Evanston

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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