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Last updated on September 6, 2026
Average rent in
Evanston, Chicago, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 6, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Evanston
$2,275/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Evanston is $2,275 per month as of September 2026. This is 20% above the national average rent, or $375 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Evanston
302
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Evanston rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Evanston, Chicago, IL
Average rent prices in Evanston have remained the same 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 $2,195, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Evanston run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,295.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,560 | 9% | 13% | |
1 bedroom | $1,795 |  4% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,295 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,300 | 3% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $4,925 | 1% | 38% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Albany Park | $1,862 | |
Avondale | $2,250 | |
Belmont Cragin | $1,767 | |
Irving Park | $1,795 | |
North Center | $2,650 | |
West Ridge | $1,700 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,195 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,287 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,400 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,560
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,925
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
38%
Albany Park
Average rent
$1,862
Avondale
Average rent
$2,250
Belmont Cragin
Average rent
$1,767
Irving Park
Average rent
$1,795
North Center
Average rent
$2,650
West Ridge
Average rent
$1,700
Apartments
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,287
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
3%
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
20%higher than the national median
2%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Evanston, Chicago, IL is 22% higher than the median rent in Albany Park, Chicago, IL.
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721 Austin St, Chicago, IL 60202
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314 Lake St, Chicago, IL 60201
3 beds
4.5 baths
$9,200
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2.5 baths
$6,800
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811 Emerson St, Chicago, IL 60201
3 beds
3 baths
$5,417–$5,711
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3d ago
1706 Sherman Ave, Chicago, IL 60201
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,695–$5,090
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2d ago
525 Kedzie St, Chicago, IL 60202
2 beds
2 baths
$3,750
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1 bath
$2,395
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1315 Oak Ave #2J, Chicago, IL 60201
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
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Available Sep 21
4d ago
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1133 Oak Ave #2W, Chicago, IL 60202
2 beds
1 bath
$3,195
$2,995
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1121 Church Street, Chicago, IL 60201
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,295–$1,695
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4d ago
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1315 Oak Ave #2J, Chicago, IL 60201
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
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Available Sep 21
4d ago
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1321 Oak Ave #2B, Chicago, IL 60201
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
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Available Aug 16
4d ago
Verified
Oak Ave #3F, Chicago, IL 60201
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
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Available Aug 14
3d ago
Verified
1600 Hinman Avenue, Chicago, IL 60201
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,100–$3,500
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Available Mar 4
4d ago
Verified
1133 Oak Ave #2W, Chicago, IL 60202
2 beds
1 bath
$3,195
$2,995
Price drop
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Available Jun 8
4d ago
Verified
1133 Oak Ave #3E, Chicago, IL 60202
1 bed
1 bath
$2,495
$2,295
Price drop
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Available Jun 22
4d ago
Verified
1321 Oak Ave #2B, Chicago, IL 60201
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
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Available Aug 16
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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 $2,275 per month as of September 5, 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 1% since last year.
How does Evanston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Evanston is 20% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $375 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 $91,000/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).