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Living in Evanston, Chicago
Northwestern University suburb. Lakefront parks, diverse dining, and direct Purple Line to the Loop.
A one-bedroom in Evanston rents for about $1,900 - $2,300/month — a very safe area (safety 5/5), roughly 30 minutes from Chicago center by metro.
Commute to Center
30 min
metro
Safety Rating
5/5
Very SafeVibe
academicsuburbanlakefront
Rent in Evanston
Monthly rent in USD ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.
| Apartment Size | First-Hand Rent | Second-Hand Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1,700 - $2,000/mo | $1,900 - $2,300/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,100 - $2,500/mo | $2,400 - $2,900/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,700 - $3,200/mo | $3,100 - $3,600/mo |
How Evanston compares in Chicago
Within AffordWhere's Chicago dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $2,100/month — roughly 5% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 9 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $2,400 - $2,900/month and three-bedrooms $3,100 - $3,600/month on second-hand contracts. At 30 minutes to the center by metro, it sits farther out than most Chicago areas in the set. On safety it rates 5/5, among the higher-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the academic, suburban, lakefront tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.
Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Hyde Park. For a shorter commute, see The Loop.
Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.
Getting around & nearby amenities
OpenStreetMap maps Howard as the nearest metro stop, Triangle Playlot Park as nearby green space and Jewel-Osco as the nearest supermarket around the Evanston reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows many cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.
Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.
Questions people actually ask
- How much is rent in Evanston, Chicago?
- A 1-bedroom apartment in Evanston costs $1,900 - $2,300/month (second-hand contract) or $1,700 - $2,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $2,400 - $2,900/month, and a 3-bedroom from $3,100 - $3,600/month.
- Is Evanston safe for expats?
- Evanston has a safety rating of 5/5 (Very Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.
- How long is the commute from Evanston to Chicago center?
- The commute from Evanston to Chicago city center takes approximately 30 minutes by metro.
- What is Evanston like to live in?
- Northwestern University suburb. Lakefront parks, diverse dining, and direct Purple Line to the Loop. In our data it is tagged as academic, suburban, lakefront.
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