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 increased in May 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Apr 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jun 2025$6,500
Jul 2025$4,500
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
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In May 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$1,745$2,195$3,280$3,900$2,400
Townhomes——$3,288—$3,288
Apartments and Condos$1,795$2,195$3,100$3,700$2,450
Houses$2,300$2,800$3,500$4,995$5,500
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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 $5,500 per month. This is about 185% higher than the national average.
  • When is the average rent 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 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 many houses are available to rent in Evanston, IL?
    There are 24 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.