What's the average rent in Evanston, IL?

Rental Market Trends in Evanston, IL

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of November 2026, the average rent in Evanston, IL is $2,600 per month, which is 35% higher than the national average rent of $1,932 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,600

6.1%$150 increase month-over-month

13.0%$300 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

352

APARTMENTS

$2,525

HOUSES

$4,375

TOWNHOUSES

$3,995

As of November 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Evanston, IL at $2,525 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,375 per month. Townhomes average $3,995 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,795
2 Bedrooms	$2,228
3 Bedrooms	$3,450
4 Bedrooms	$4,825
All	$2,600

As of November 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Evanston, IL is $1,795 per month, followed by $2,228 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,450 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,825 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,999
2 Bedrooms	$3,995
3 Bedrooms	$5,500
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$3,995

As of November 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Evanston, IL is $2,999 per month, followed by $3,995 for a 2 bedroom townhome, and $5,500 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,695
2 Bedrooms	$2,150
3 Bedrooms	$3,450
4 Bedrooms	$5,200
All	$2,424

As of November 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Evanston, IL is $1,695 per month, followed by $2,150 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,450 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $5,200 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$3,000
2 Bedrooms	$2,250
3 Bedrooms	$3,450
4 Bedrooms	$6,495
All	$4,375

As of November 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Evanston, IL is $3,000 per month, followed by $2,250 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,450 for a 3 bedroom house, and $6,495 for a 4 bedroom house.