Evanston Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · June 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings
Data through June 2026 · Last updated July 8, 2026 · Next release: early August 2026
- Median asking rent
- $2,357
- Effective rent
- $2,357
- Vs. Chicago median
- -6%
- Avg days to lease
- 20
- Active rentals now
- 283
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
1 bedroom
$2,195
— YoY · as of March 2026
2 bedroom
$2,123
-11.5% YoY · as of April 2026
Source: MLS (leased rental listings) + Abode managed communities (Dynamics 365). Figures suppressed below 10 listings/month. Methodology
Data through June 2026 · Last updated July 8, 2026 · Next release: early August 2026
Evanston renting, answered
- What is the average rent in Evanston?
- As of June 2026, the median asking rent in Evanston is $2,357 per month, based on 20 leased listings. By size, the median is $2,195 for a 1 bedroom and $2,123 for a 2 bedroom.
- Are rents in Evanston going up or down?
- Median asking rent in Evanston is up 4.8% compared with a year ago.
- Is Evanston more expensive than Chicago overall?
- Evanston's median asking rent is 6% below the Chicago citywide median of $2,500.
- How quickly do rentals lease in Evanston?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in Evanston leased in an average of 20 days, with 283 active listings on the market right now.
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