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Property type
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Average rent in
Evanston, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Evanston
$1,772/mo
46%vs previous year
The average rent in Evanston is $1,772 per month as of August 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $152 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Evanston
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Evanston rentals at each price point
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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 46% 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 $2,122, whereas a house costs $3,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Evanston run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,300 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,600 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,925 | No Change | - | |
3 bedroom | $2,525 | No Change | 17% | |
4 bedroom | $3,750 |  2% | 6% |
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 | $2,122 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,850 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,350 | No Change | 10% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,300
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,925
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,525
Last year
17%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,750
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
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
$2,122
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Houses
Average rent
$3,350
Last year
10%
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.
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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 $1,772 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Evanston?
Average rent prices in Evanston have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 46% since last year.
How does Evanston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Evanston is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $152 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 $71,000/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).