Average Rent in Evanston, Chicago, IL and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Evanston, Chicago, IL

As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Evanston, Chicago, IL is $2,195. This is +10% higher than the national average.

$2.71

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,195

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

271

for rent on Zumper.com

As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Evanston, Chicago, IL is $2,195. This is +10% higher than the national average.

$2.71

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

13%

71%

14%

$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500

$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000

$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

At this time, we don't have information to generate a distribution. Please check back soon.

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent comparables in
Evanston, Chicago, IL
The monthly rent for an apartment in Evanston, Chicago, IL is $2,195. A 1-bedroom apartment in Evanston, Chicago, IL costs about $1,795 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,395. Houses for rent in Evanston, Chicago, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,992.


1 bedroom	$1,812	1%	2%
2 bedroom	$2,395	1%	3%
3 bedroom	$3,195	7%	5%
4 bedroom	$3,000	26%	41%
Studio	$1,395	5%	7%

		Comparables
Albany Park	$1,575
Avondale	$2,095
Belmont Cragin	$1,450
Irving Park	$1,600
North Center	$2,350
West Ridge	$1,625


Apartments	$2,195	No Change	No Change
Condos	$1,910	4%	No Change
Houses	$2,992	3%	No Change
Rooms	$1,600	No Change	-

Studio

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,812

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,195

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

26%

Last year

41%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Evanston, Chicago, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Evanston, Chicago, IL to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in Evanston, Chicago, IL for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Albany Park, Chicago, IL.

Evanston

Median rent price$2,195

10%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,575

21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Evanston, Chicago, IL is 39% higher than the median rent in Albany Park, Chicago, IL.

More data insights and reports

National Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

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