Average rent in Evanston, Chicago
The median asking rent in Evanston is $4,595 a month and the average is $4,034, based on 25 apartments available in 4 buildings as of September 21, 2026. By size, the median is $4,595 for a studio, $2,904 for a 1 bedroom, $5,299 for a 3 bedroom.
That is 67% above the Chicago median of $2,754, which covers 5,718 available apartments in 374 buildings.
Evanston rent by apartment size
| Size | Median | Average | Range | Avg sq ft | Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,595 | $4,137 | $2,395–$4,595 | 497 | 9 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,904 | $3,016 | $2,721–$3,667 | 817 | 9 |
| 2 bedroom | $4,483 | $4,483 | $4,483–$4,483 | 1,080 | 1 |
| 3 bedroom | $5,299 | $5,332 | $5,289–$5,439 | 1,088 | 6 |
| All sizes | $4,595 | $4,034 | 25 |
Asking rent is the listed monthly price before any move-in special. Only apartments available right now are counted. See how we measure rent.
How Evanston compares
| Neighborhood | Median | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evanston | $4,595 | $4,595 | $2,904 | $4,483 |
| West Loop | $2,813 | $2,360 | $2,889 | $4,116 |
| River North | $3,070 | $2,577 | $2,994 | $4,413 |
| South Loop | $2,856 | $2,378 | $2,755 | $3,495 |
| Streeterville | $3,206 | $2,654 | $3,079 | $4,502 |
| Gold Coast | $2,584 | $2,089 | $2,624 | $4,418 |
| Fulton Market | $3,271 | $2,476 | $3,177 | $4,407 |
| The Loop | $2,873 | $2,415 | $3,006 | $4,317 |
| Old Town | $3,129 | $2,605 | $3,084 | $4,354 |
| Uptown | $2,195 | $1,750 | $2,385 | $3,593 |
| Lakeshore East | $3,101 | $2,499 | $3,111 | $4,450 |
Frequently asked
What is the average rent in Evanston?
The median asking rent in Evanston is $4,595 a month and the average is $4,034, based on 25 apartments available in 4 buildings as of September 21, 2026. By size, the median is $4,595 for a studio, $2,904 for a 1 bedroom, $5,299 for a 3 bedroom.
How much is a studio apartment in Evanston?
The median asking rent for a studio in Evanston is $4,595 a month, ranging from $2,395 to $4,595 across 9 available units, with an average size of 497 square feet.
How much is a 1 bedroom apartment in Evanston?
The median asking rent for a 1 bedroom in Evanston is $2,904 a month, ranging from $2,721 to $3,667 across 9 available units, with an average size of 817 square feet.
How much is a 3 bedroom apartment in Evanston?
The median asking rent for a 3 bedroom in Evanston is $5,299 a month, ranging from $5,289 to $5,439 across 6 available units, with an average size of 1,088 square feet.
Is Evanston more expensive than the rest of Chicago?
The median asking rent in Evanston is $4,595. That is 67% above the Chicago median of $2,754, which covers 5,718 available apartments in 374 buildings.
Where do these numbers come from?
Precise Rent reads each building's own published pricing and availability every morning and afternoon. These figures count only apartments that are available right now, at the listed monthly price before any move-in special.