Average Rent in Evanston, IL

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Current Versus Historical Evanston, IL Rents

Evanston rentals average $2,413 for a studio rental to $6,900 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,535, or roughly $32 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $760 (44.97%) year-over-year from $1,690 to $2,450. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $368 (17.32%) year-over-year from $2,127 to $2,495. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $113 (-4.49%) year-over-year from $2,508 to $2,395. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $747 (27.17%) year-over-year from $2,748 to $3,495. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $758 (12.76%) year-over-year from $5,942 to $6,700. 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 34.25% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.68% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.48% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.55% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.36% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$39.84	$2,450	$1,690 (44.97%)	$1,278 (91.78%)
1 BR	$41.11	$2,495	$2,127 (17.32%)	$1,651 (51.09%)
2 BR	$27.65	$2,395	$2,508 (-4.49%)	$2,397 (-0.08%)
3 BR	$31.10	$3,495	$2,748 (27.17%)	$2,858 (22.30%)
4+ BR	$28.56	$6,700	$5,942 (12.76%)	$4,265 (57.09%)

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 $2,600 per month. Our records show that Skokie, IL, with an average rent of $2,600, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Evanston, IL is Skokie, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,600 per month.

Let's compare Evanston, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 9.59% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Evanston, IL are about 6.05% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 14.22% more expensive. 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	N/A	$2,075	$2,250	$2,600

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 $1,998 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 $2,535. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Evanston, Edgewater has the most affordable average rent at $1,600 per month. Whereas, at $2,150 average rent per month, Ravenswood 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	$1,295	$1,500	$2,600	$1,600
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,450	$1,900	$1,650
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,750	$2,700	$1,923
Albany Park, Chicago, IL	$1,250	$1,545	$2,000	$1,998
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,350	$1,585	$1,975	$2,000
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL	$1,348	$1,595	$1,950	$2,100
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$1,900	$2,595	$2,150

Top Counties Near Evanston

There are a total of 3 counties located by Evanston, IL. Some of these counties include Evanston, IL, Niles, IL, and New Trier, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,995. That's roughly around $31 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 $2,535. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,500, New Trier, IL is the most expensive county by Evanston, IL.

Typically, rent for studios in Evanston, IL is 33.89% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Evanston, IL is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Evanston, IL is on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Evanston, IL	$2,413	$2,295	$2,395	$2,535
Niles, IL	N/A	$2,500	$2,350	$2,995
New Trier, IL	$1,595	$1,890	$3,500	$3,500

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 $2,050. A total of 9 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 $1,500 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,950 per month is 60201, Evanston, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,350. That's at least $39 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Evanston, IL is $1,650 per month. Or in other words, $27 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,175 per month. Which comes out to $25 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	$1,200	$1,450	$1,950	$1,650
60613, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$2,000	$3,000	$2,400
60640, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,850	$2,500	$1,955
60645, Chicago, IL	$1,350	$1,595	$1,975	$1,898
60625, Chicago, IL	$1,395	$1,775	$2,150	$2,150
60660, Chicago, IL	$1,295	$1,500	$2,598	$1,500
60201, Evanston, IL	$2,450	$2,849	$2,800	$2,950
60202, Evanston, IL	$2,038	$1,650	$2,175	$2,200
60659, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,485	$1,895	$2,000
60077, Skokie, IL	N/A	$2,500	$2,250	$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 $2,535. 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 $2,413 and an average price per square feet of $39.84. There are a total of 6 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 $2,295 and an average price per square feet of $41.11. There are a total of 72 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 $2,395 and an average price per square feet of $27.65. There are a total of 106 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 0.45%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.17%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.27% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Evanston, IL?

A reasonable rent price in Evanston, IL is around $2,028/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.