Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 26, 2026
Average rent in
Evanston, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 26, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Evanston
$1,800/mo
72%vs previous year
The average rent in Evanston is $1,800 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Evanston
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Evanston rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Evanston, IL
Average rent prices in Evanston have increased by 59% over the last month and have decreased by 72% 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, IL
Rent prices in Evanston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Evanston is $1,600, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Evanston run $1,595 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,300 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,600 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,900 | 9% | - | |
3 bedroom | $3,100 | No Change |  18% | |
4 bedroom | $3,795 | 44% | 49% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Evanston, IL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,600 | 65% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,872 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,300 | 50% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,300
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last year
18%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,795
Last 30 days
44%
Last year
49%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Evanston, IL.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
65%
Condos
Average rent
$1,872
Houses
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
50%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Evanston, 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.
Discover rentals in Evanston, IL
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Evanston
8912 Ewing Ave #GDN, Evanston, IL 60203
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,700
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$3,550
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Evanston
4 beds
3 baths
$3,650
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 8
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Evanston
4 beds
1 bath
$3,650
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$3,550
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Evanston
4 beds
3 baths
$3,650
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 8
3d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$3,550
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Evanston
8912 Ewing Ave #GDN, Evanston, IL 60203
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Evanston
4 beds
3 baths
$3,650
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 8
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Evanston
4 beds
1 bath
$3,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Evanston
8912 Ewing Ave #GDN, Evanston, IL 60203
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,700
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Evanston, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Evanston rental market.
How much is rent in Evanston?
The average rent in Evanston is $1,800 per month as of September 19, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Evanston?
Average rent prices in Evanston have increased by 59% over the last month and have decreased by 72% since last year.
How does Evanston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Evanston is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Evanston?
To comfortably afford rent in Evanston, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/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).