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Last updated on October 21, 2026
Average rent in
Evanston, Chicago, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 21, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Evanston
$2,295/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Evanston is $2,295 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $395 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Evanston
273
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Evanston rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Evanston, Chicago, IL
Average rent prices in Evanston have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $2,197, whereas a house costs $3,198. 1-bedroom apartments in Evanston run $1,745 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,295.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,700 |  1% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,750 | 2% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,350 | 2% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,295 | 1% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $3,550 | 5% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Albany Park | $1,837 | |
Avondale | $2,125 | |
Belmont Cragin | $1,685 | |
Irving Park | $1,795 | |
North Center | $2,500 | |
West Ridge | $1,802 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,197 | 1% | 5% | |
Condos | $2,100 | 3% | 5% | |
Houses | $3,198 | 5% | 6% | |
Rooms | $1,000 | 50% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,295
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,550
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
4%
Albany Park
Average rent
$1,837
Avondale
Average rent
$2,125
Belmont Cragin
Average rent
$1,685
Irving Park
Average rent
$1,795
North Center
Average rent
$2,500
West Ridge
Average rent
$1,802
Apartments
Average rent
$2,197
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
Condos
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
Houses
Average rent
$3,198
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
50%
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
21%higher than the national median
3%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Evanston, Chicago, IL is 25% higher than the median rent in Albany Park, Chicago, IL.
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20h ago
Verified
532 Hinman Avenue, Chicago, IL 60202
1–2 beds
1 bath
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5d+ ago
Verified
1600 Hinman Avenue, Chicago, IL 60201
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,195–$3,500
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Available Mar 4
1d ago
721 Austin St, Chicago, IL 60202
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
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5d+ ago
127-129 127-129 Ridge/829-833 Dobson, Chicago, IL 60202
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Evanston house for rent in Chicago
813 Hamlin St, Chicago, IL 60201
4 beds
2.5 baths
$6,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Evanston house for rent in Chicago
4 beds
2.5 baths
$6,500
House for rent
Available Oct 16
5d+ ago
Evanston house for rent in Chicago
235 1/2 Greenwood St #CH, Chicago, IL 60201
3 beds
2 baths
$6,350
House for rent
5d+ ago
1720 Central St, Chicago, IL 60201
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,695–$7,984
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
525 Kedzie St, Chicago, IL 60202
2 beds
2 baths
$3,700
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
531 Hinman Ave #B0, Chicago, IL 60202
2 beds
2 baths
$2,795
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 19
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,445
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1400 Chicago Ave #608, Chicago, IL 60201
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1313 Oak Ave #3L, Chicago, IL 60201
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 3
5d+ ago
Verified
1315 Oak Ave #2J, Chicago, IL 60201
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 21
5d+ ago
Verified
1031 Dempster St #3W, Chicago, IL 60201
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 3
5d+ ago
Verified
1600 Hinman Avenue, Chicago, IL 60201
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,100–$3,500
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 4
8h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Price dropped $95Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1624 Mulford St, Chicago, IL 60202
3 beds
1 bath
$2,875
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 19
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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 October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Evanston?
Average rent prices in Evanston have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Evanston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Evanston is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $395 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).