Average Rent in Evanston, IL

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Current Versus Historical Evanston, IL Rents

Evanston rentals average $0 for a studio rental to $5,225 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,730, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in December 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $922 (66.64%) year-over-year from $1,384 to $2,306. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $528 (31.57%) year-over-year from $1,672 to $2,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $385 (16.82%) year-over-year from $2,288 to $2,673. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $737 (26.66%) year-over-year from $2,763 to $3,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $817 (22.17%) year-over-year from $3,683 to $4,500. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 57.73% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.15% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.56% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.67% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.60% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Dec 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$2.53	$2,200	$1,672 (31.57%)	$1,377 (59.81%)
2 BR	$2.32	$2,673	$2,288 (16.82%)	$1,729 (54.55%)
3 BR	$2.08	$3,500	$2,763 (26.66%)	$2,630 (33.08%)
4+ BR	$1.84	$4,500	$3,683 (22.17%)	$3,633 (23.85%)

Historical Rents in Evanston, IL

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Top Cities Near Evanston

Let's compare Evanston, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Neighborhoods Near Evanston

There are a total of 3 neighborhoods in or near Evanston. Some of these neighborhoods include Rogers Park, Edgewater, and West Rogers Park. We've included all of these top 3 neighborhoods in or near Evanston, IL in the following chart.

The average rent for these 3 neighborhoods in or near Evanston, IL is currently around $1,800 per month. A total of 3 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Evanston, Rogers Park has the most affordable average rent at $1,650 per month. Whereas, at $2,175 average rent per month, West Rogers Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Evanston. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,525	$1,900	$1,650
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,325	$1,675	$2,198	$1,800
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,725	$1,900	$2,175

Top Counties Near Evanston

There are a total of 3 counties located by Evanston, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,730. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Evanston, IL. It's average rent per month is $2,730. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,730, Evanston, IL is the most expensive county by Evanston, IL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Evanston, IL is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Evanston, IL is on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed the top 1 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Evanston, IL	N/A	$2,100	$2,748	$2,730

Top Zipcodes Near Evanston

There is one zipcode in or near Evanston, IL. The average rent for this zipcode is $2,125.

The following chart includes the zipcode in or near Evanston, IL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
60625, Chicago, IL	$1,548	$1,450	$2,050	$2,125

Frequently Asked Questions - Evanston Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Evanston, IL?

The average monthly rental price for Evanston, IL apartments for rent is approximately $2,730. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Evanston, IL rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Evanston, IL.

How much is a studio apartment in Evanston, IL?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Evanston.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Evanston, IL?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,100 and an average price per square feet of $2.53. There are a total of 15 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Evanston.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Evanston, IL?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,748 and an average price per square feet of $2.32. There are a total of 34 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Evanston.

How have rent prices in Evanston, IL changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Evanston, IL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.67%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.32%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.17%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.27% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Evanston, IL?

A reasonable rent price in Evanston, IL is around $2,184/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.