Evanston, IL rental market

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Last updated August 11, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Evanston, IL is $2,200.

Average rent

$2,200

Month-over-month change

+$63

Year-over-year change

-$107

Available rentals

345

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $700 to $14,312.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$6001
$7003
$8002
$9003
$1,0002
$1,1005
$1,2009
$1,30011
$1,40018
$1,50031
$1,60027
$1,70023
$1,80015
$1,90018
$2,00016
$2,10015
$2,2008
$2,30022
$2,40016
$2,50013
$2,6009
$2,70014
$2,80013
$2,90016
$3,0008
$3,1004
$3,20014
$3,30010
$3,4007
$3,5004
$3,6003
$3,7003
$3,8007
$3,9003
$4,0001
$4,1001
$4,2003
$4,4003
$4,5003
$4,6002
$5,000+27

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $107 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$2,137$2,127
Feb$2,230$2,241
Mar$2,155$2,245
Apr$2,200$2,295
May$2,170$2,200
Jun$2,095$2,200
Jul$2,145$2,180
Aug$2,157$2,145
Sep$2,350No data
Oct$2,300No data
Nov$2,217No data
Dec$2,216No data

Market temperature

The Evanston, IL rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Evanston, IL is 5% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Evanston, IL?

The average rent in Evanston, IL is $2,200.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Evanston, IL?

Houses in Evanston, IL rent between $700 - $14,312 with an average rent of $2,200.

3. How has the rent in Evanston, IL changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Evanston, IL decreased by $107

4. How much has the rent in Evanston, IL increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Evanston, IL increased by $63

5. How many available rentals are there in Evanston, IL?

There are currently 345 rentals available in Evanston, IL.

6. How do rent prices in Evanston, IL compare with the national average?

The average rent in Evanston, IL is $2,200 — 4.76% higher the national average of $2,100.