Cheap Houses for Rent in Evanston, IL

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Average Rent Trends in Evanston, IL

Rent in Evanston, IL varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent for a house stayed about the same in Jul 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent for houses peaked in Apr 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Aug 2025$5,400
Sep 2025$4,900
Oct 2025$5,200
Nov 2025$4,900
Dec 2025$5,800
Jan 2026$3,400
Feb 2026$3,300
Mar 2026$4,200
Apr 2026$3,500
May 2026$4,350
Jun 2026$7,800
Jul 2026$7,827
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In July 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Townhomes and Houses.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$1,795$2,295$3,150$3,800$2,395
Townhomes$3,097$2,600$3,288—$3,200
Apartments and Condos$1,795$2,295$3,075$3,900$2,300
Houses$4,900$2,661$3,033$5,500$7,950
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Frequently Asked Questions about Houses for rent in Evanston, IL

  • What is the average rent of a house in Evanston, IL?
    The average rent of a house in Evanston, IL is $7,950 per month. This is about 308% higher than the national average.
  • When is the average rent for a house cheapest in Evanston, IL?
    In the last year, the average rent in Evanston, IL was lowest in Jan 2025 when it was $3,900 per month.
  • When is the average rent for a house most expensive in Evanston, IL?
    In the last year, the average rent in Evanston, IL was highest in Apr 2025 when it was $6,500 per month.
  • How does the rent of a 3 bedroom house compare to a 2 bedroom house in Evanston, IL?
    The average rent of a 3 bedroom house in Evanston, IL is $3,033 per month. That is about $372 more than the cost of a 2 bedroom house.
  • How many houses are available to rent in Evanston, IL?
    There are 30 available houses to rent in Evanston, IL.
  • What colleges and universities are in Evanston, IL?
    Colleges and universities in Evanston, IL include: Northwestern University.
  • What are some neighborhoods in Evanston, IL?
    Some neighborhoods in Evanston, IL include: Downtown, West Side, Main-Chicago, Howard Street, Central Street.
  • What are some zip codes in Evanston, IL?
    Evanston, IL includes zip codes such as: 60201, 60202, 60208, 60203, 60209.
  • What are some cities near Evanston, IL?
    Some nearby cities include: Wilmette, Skokie, Kenilworth, Lincolnwood, Winnetka. These cities may have more rental options to explore.
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