Last updated on June 6, 2026

Average rent in
Evanston, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Evanston

$2,383/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Evanston is $2,383 per month as of June 2026. This is 22% above the national average rent, or $433 more per month.

$2.90

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Evanston

271

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Evanston rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $2,295, whereas a house costs $3,480. 1-bedroom apartments in Evanston run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,295.

Listings

Studio

$1,722

4%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,895

3%

9%

2 bedroom

$2,295

3%

6%

3 bedroom

$3,197

2%

No Change

4 bedroom

$7,425

1%

129%

Studio

Average rent

$1,722

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,197

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,425

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

129%

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$2,383
increased by22%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,780
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Evanston, Chicago, IL is 34% higher than the median rent in Albany Park, Chicago, IL.

Average rent in nearby neighborhoods

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Albany Park

$1,780

increased by8%
Last year
Avondale

$2,195

increased by5%
Last year
Belmont Cragin

$1,535

increased by7%
Last year
Irving Park

$1,720

increased by17%
Last year
North Center

$2,500

increased by11%
Last year
West Ridge

$1,772

increased by2%
Last year

Discover rentals in Evanston, Chicago, IL

532-36 Hinman - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.6

Very good

Our team has verified this company

Verified

532-36 Hinman

532 Hinman Avenue, Chicago, IL 60202

1–2 beds

1 bath

Call for price

Apartment for rent

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1413-15 HOWARD STREET - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.3

Very good

1413-15 HOWARD STREET

1W-3SW, Chicago, IL 60202

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100–$1,200

Apartment for rent

The John Evans Building - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.2

Excellent

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Verified

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

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2730 Hampton Parkway - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.8

Very good

2730 Hampton Parkway

2730 Hampton Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60201

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,200–$2,245

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 $2,383 per month as of June 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Evanston?

Average rent prices in Evanston have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Evanston rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Evanston is 22% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $433 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 $95,000/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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