What's the average rent in Evanston, IL?

Rental Market Trends in Evanston, IL

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of September 2026, the average rent in Evanston, IL is $2,490 per month, which is 28% higher than the national average rent of $1,948 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,490

3.8%$90 increase month-over-month

8.5%$195 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

365

APARTMENTS

$2,348

HOUSES

$4,500

TOWNHOUSES

$2,250

As of September 2026, townhomes are the most affordable rental option in Evanston, IL at $2,250 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,500 per month. Apartments average $2,348 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,775
2 Bedrooms	$2,300
3 Bedrooms	$3,445
4 Bedrooms	$4,565
All	$2,490

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Evanston, IL is $1,775 per month, followed by $2,300 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,445 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,565 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	—
3 Bedrooms	$2,250
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$2,250

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,725
2 Bedrooms	$2,250
3 Bedrooms	$3,355
4 Bedrooms	$4,800
All	$2,400

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Evanston, IL is $1,725 per month, followed by $2,250 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,355 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $4,800 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$4,900
2 Bedrooms	$3,400
3 Bedrooms	$3,856
4 Bedrooms	$5,300
All	$4,500

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Evanston, IL is $4,900 per month, followed by $3,400 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,856 for a 3 bedroom house, and $5,300 for a 4 bedroom house.