Evanston, IL rental market

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Last updated August 21, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for 3 bedroom properties in Evanston, IL is $2,850.

Average rent

$2,850

Month-over-month change

-$150

Year-over-year change

-$153

Available rentals

64

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for 3 bedroom properties is $700 to $7,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$6001
$7002
$8001
$9001
$1,0001
$1,1001
$1,2001
$2,0001
$2,1001
$2,2002
$2,3008
$2,4001
$2,5003
$2,6005
$2,7007
$2,8006
$2,9004
$3,0002
$3,1002
$3,2005
$3,3005
$3,4002
$3,5003
$3,6002
$3,8001
$3,9002
$4,0001
$4,1003
$4,2002
$4,5001
$4,6001
$5,000+3

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $153 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$3,295$3,195
Feb$3,250$3,095
Mar$2,990$2,995
Apr$2,995$2,995
May$2,995$3,195
Jun$3,030$3,050
Jul$3,100$3,000
Aug$3,030$2,900
Sep$3,032No data
Oct$3,045No data
Nov$3,182No data
Dec$3,182No 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 30% higher than the national average.

Evanston, ILvs.

$2,850

$2,200

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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 - $19,142 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 $100

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

There are currently 337 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 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.