Last updated on June 28, 2026

Average rent in
Evanston, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Evanston

$1,687/mo

decreased by57%

vs previous year

The average rent in Evanston is $1,687 per month as of June 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $262 less per month.

$1.44

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Evanston

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Evanston rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Evanston, IL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Evanston, IL

Average rent prices in Evanston have decreased by 38% over the last month and have decreased by 57% 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 $1,650, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Evanston run $1,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,925.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,550

-

-

2 bedroom

$1,950

1%

-

3 bedroom

$2,475

26%

35%

4 bedroom

$4,800

2%

30%

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,475

Last 30 days

26%

Last year

35%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

30%

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

8912 Ewing Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Evanston

SINGLE_FAMILY - Evanston, IL

8912 Ewing Ave #2, Evanston, IL 60203

3 beds

1 bath

$2,430

House 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 $1,687 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Evanston?

Average rent prices in Evanston have decreased by 38% over the last month and have decreased by 57% since last year.

How does Evanston rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Evanston is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $262 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 $68,000/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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