Evanston Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · October 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings
Data through October 2026 · Last updated November 7, 2026 · Next release: early December 2026
- Median asking rent
- $2,675
- Effective rent
- $2,657
- Vs. Chicago median
- +9%
- Avg days to lease
- 23
- Active rentals now
- 199
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
Studio
$2,138
— YoY · as of October 2026
1 bedroom
$2,608
— YoY · as of October 2026
2 bedroom
$3,265
— YoY · as of October 2026
3+ bedroom
$2,908
— YoY · as of October 2026
Source: MLS (leased rental listings) + Abode managed communities (Dynamics 365). Figures suppressed below 10 listings/month. Methodology
Data through October 2026 · Last updated November 7, 2026 · Next release: early December 2026
Evanston renting, answered
- What is the average rent in Evanston?
- As of October 2026, the median asking rent in Evanston is $2,675 per month, based on 139 leased listings. By size, the median is $2,608 for a 1 bedroom and $3,265 for a 2 bedroom.
- Is Evanston more expensive than Chicago overall?
- Evanston's median asking rent is 9% above the Chicago citywide median of $2,450.
- How quickly do rentals lease in Evanston?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in Evanston leased in an average of 23 days, with 199 active listings on the market right now.
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