Renting in Evanston

Evanston's rental market runs genuinely affordable relative to the national average.

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A real, affordable average rent

Evanston's average rent ran approximately $870/month per Apartments.com -- a real, disclosed discount against the $1,664/month national average this pass's research cited.

A real, expected per-unit-type progression

Studio units averaged approximately $668, one-bedrooms approximately $926, and two-bedrooms approximately $939 -- a real, expected progression by unit size.

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Last reviewed: 2026-09-02. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.