Average Rent in Evanston, IL

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Current Versus Historical Evanston, IL Rents

Evanston rentals average $2,218 for a studio rental to $5,125 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,500, or roughly $29 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $126 (-4.76%) year-over-year from $2,646 to $2,520. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $79 (4.32%) year-over-year from $1,833 to $1,913. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $64 (2.70%) year-over-year from $2,381 to $2,445. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $180 (-5.94%) year-over-year from $3,030 to $2,850. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $442 (9.19%) year-over-year from $4,808 to $5,250. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 9.80% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.85% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.19% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.81% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.43% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$62.40	$2,520	$2,646 (-4.76%)	$1,519 (65.90%)
1 BR	$32.51	$1,913	$1,833 (4.32%)	$1,658 (15.35%)
2 BR	$27.00	$2,445	$2,381 (2.70%)	$2,374 (2.99%)
3 BR	$26.60	$2,850	$3,030 (-5.94%)	$2,718 (4.88%)
4+ BR	$33.00	$5,250	$4,808 (9.19%)	$3,733 (40.63%)

Historical Rents in Evanston, IL

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Top Cities Near Evanston

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Evanston. The average rent in Evanston is currently $2,500 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Skokie, IL, with an average rent of $2,500, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Evanston, IL is Skokie, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,500 per month.

Let's compare Evanston, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Evanston, IL is 46.11% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 7.64% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Evanston, IL are about 0.26% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.63% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Evanston, IL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Skokie, IL	$1,195	$2,113	$2,300	$2,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Evanston

There are a total of 7 neighborhoods in or near Evanston. Some of these neighborhoods include Edgewater, Rogers Park, and Uptown. We've included all of these top 7 neighborhoods in or near Evanston, IL in the following table.

The average rent for these 7 neighborhoods in or near Evanston, IL is currently around $1,976 per month. A total of 7 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Evanston's average rent, which is actually $2,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Evanston, Edgewater has the most affordable average rent at $1,600 per month. Whereas, at $2,325 average rent per month, Jefferson Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Evanston. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,600	$2,495	$1,600
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,325	$1,450	$1,995	$1,773
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,350	$1,700	$2,500	$1,900
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,100	$1,500	$1,950	$1,976
Albany Park, Chicago, IL	$1,275	$1,560	$2,000	$1,998
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,400	$1,900	$2,695	$2,250
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL	$1,345	$1,550	$2,275	$2,325

Top Counties Near Evanston

There are a total of 2 counties located by Evanston, IL. Some of these counties include Evanston, IL and Niles, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,698. That's roughly around $27 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Evanston, IL. Its average rent per month is $2,500. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,895, Niles, IL is the most expensive county by Evanston, IL.

Typically, rent for studios in Evanston, IL is 23.06% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Evanston, IL is 8.60% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Evanston, IL is 0.68% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Evanston, IL	$2,218	$1,963	$2,294	$2,500
Niles, IL	$1,195	$2,300	$2,325	$2,895

Top Zipcodes Near Evanston

There are a total of 11 zipcodes in or near Evanston, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,000. A total of 8 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 60660, Chicago, IL at $1,550 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,650 per month is 60201, Evanston, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,325. That's at least $40 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Evanston, IL is $1,748 per month. Or in other words, $29 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,200 per month. Which comes out to $26 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Evanston, IL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
60626, Chicago, IL	$1,325	$1,450	$2,000	$1,750
60613, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$2,250	$3,000	$2,597
60640, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,795	$2,500	$1,900
60645, Chicago, IL	$1,350	$1,550	$1,975	$1,976
60625, Chicago, IL	$1,295	$1,750	$2,198	$2,000
60660, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,550	$2,483	$1,550
60201, Evanston, IL	$2,520	$2,400	$2,545	$2,650
60202, Evanston, IL	$1,915	$1,748	$1,998	$2,100
60659, Chicago, IL	$1,050	$1,400	$1,895	$1,900
60077, Skokie, IL	$1,195	$2,325	$2,300	$2,600

Frequently Asked Questions - Evanston Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Evanston, IL?

The average monthly rental price for Evanston, IL apartments for rent is approximately $2,500. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Evanston, IL rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Evanston, IL.

How much is a studio apartment in Evanston, IL?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,218 and an average price per square feet of $62.40. There are a total of 4 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Evanston.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Evanston, IL?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,963 and an average price per square feet of $32.51. There are a total of 52 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Evanston.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Evanston, IL?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,294 and an average price per square feet of $27.00. There are a total of 84 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Evanston.

How have rent prices in Evanston, IL changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Evanston, IL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.05%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Evanston, IL?

A reasonable rent price in Evanston, IL is around $2,000/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.