Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
Evanston, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Evanston

$2,295/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Evanston is $2,295 per month as of July 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $350 more per month.

$2.80

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Evanston

385

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Evanston rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Evanston, Chicago, IL

Average rent prices in Evanston have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Evanston, Chicago, IL

Rent prices in Evanston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Evanston is $2,195, whereas a house costs $3,382. 1-bedroom apartments in Evanston run $1,825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,295.

Listings

Studio

$1,595

3%

12%

1 bedroom

$1,850

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,395

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$3,187

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$4,850

18%

39%

Studio

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,187

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,850

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

39%

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.

How does rent in Evanston, Chicago, IL compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Evanston and Albany Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

Evanston

Median rent price$2,295
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Evanston, Chicago, IL is 31% higher than the median rent in Albany Park, Chicago, IL.

Average rent in nearby neighborhoods

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Albany Park

$1,750

increased by14%
Last year
Avondale

$2,350

increased by12%
Last year
Belmont Cragin

$1,450

increased by6%
Last year
Irving Park

$1,795

increased by4%
Last year
North Center

$2,750

increased by12%
Last year
West Ridge

$1,750

increased by1%
Last year

Discover rentals in Evanston, Chicago, IL

532-36 Hinman - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.6

Very good

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532-36 Hinman

532 Hinman Avenue, Chicago, IL 60202

1–2 beds

1 bath

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Apartment for rent

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302 - *2518-24 Central Street Bldg* - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

4d ago

7.9

Very good

302 - *2518-24 Central Street Bldg*

2518 Central St, Chicago, IL 60201

1 bed

1 bath

$1,075–$1,160

Apartment for rent

The John Evans Building - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.7

Excellent

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The John Evans Building

1600 Hinman Avenue, Chicago, IL 60201

Studio–3 beds

1 bath

$1,195–$3,500

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 4

Call

2730 Hampton Parkway - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

8.4

Very good

2730 Hampton Parkway

2730 Hampton Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60201

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,200–$1,745

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Evanston, Chicago, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Evanston rental market.

How much is rent in Evanston?

The average rent in Evanston is $2,295 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Evanston?

Average rent prices in Evanston have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Evanston rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Evanston is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Evanston?

To comfortably afford rent in Evanston, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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