The Main
847 Chicago Ave,
Evanston, IL 60202
Studio - 3 Beds | $2,438 - $5,185
Rental Market Trends in Evanston, IL
What is the average rent in Evanston, IL?
$1,803/month
Average Rent
682 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.9%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2025, the average rent in Evanston, IL is $1,803 per month. This is 16% higher than the national average rent price of $1,554/month, making Evanston one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Evanston, you can expect to pay about $1,498 per month for a studio, $1,803 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,435 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,533 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Evanston, IL?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $17 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 January 2025
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2024
2025
Rent Ranges in Evanston, IL
Last Updated January 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
7%
$700 - $1,000/month
38%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
29%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
26%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Evanston?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Evanston is the most affordable neighborhood in Evanston.
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Average Rent
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Evanston?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Evanston is the most expensive neighborhood in Evanston.
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Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Which Evanston neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Evanston with the most apartments available is Downtown Evanston .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Evanston, IL?
Because the average rent in Evanston is $1,803, you’ll want to make about $6,010 per month or $72,120 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.
How does Evanston, IL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Evanston, IL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,682/month
$1,682/month
One Bedroom
$2,289/month
$2,289/month
Two Bedroom
$3,130/month
$3,130/month
Three Bedroom
$4,920/month
$4,920/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.