What's the average rent in Evanston, IL?

Rental Market Trends in Evanston, IL

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Evanston, IL is $2,400 per month, which is 22% higher than the national average rent of $1,965 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,400

2.8%$65 increase month-over-month

12.8%$273 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

431

APARTMENTS

$2,297

HOUSES

$5,300

TOWNHOUSES

$3,140

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Evanston, IL at $2,297 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $5,300 per month. Townhomes average $3,140 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,786
2 Bedrooms	$2,295
3 Bedrooms	$3,075
4 Bedrooms	$4,975
All	$2,400

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Evanston, IL is $1,786 per month, followed by $2,295 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,075 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,975 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$3,097
2 Bedrooms	$2,600
3 Bedrooms	$3,288
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$3,140

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Evanston, IL is $3,097 per month, followed by $2,600 for a 2 bedroom townhome, and $3,288 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,700
2 Bedrooms	$2,300
3 Bedrooms	$2,900
4 Bedrooms	$5,000
All	$2,400

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Evanston, IL is $1,700 per month, followed by $2,300 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,900 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $5,000 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$4,900
2 Bedrooms	$2,000
3 Bedrooms	$3,500
4 Bedrooms	$7,200
All	$5,300

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Evanston, IL is $4,900 per month, followed by $2,000 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,500 for a 3 bedroom house, and $7,200 for a 4 bedroom house.