Evanston Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · September 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings
Data through September 2026 · Last updated October 7, 2026 · Next release: early November 2026
- Median asking rent
- $2,253
- Effective rent
- $2,190
- Vs. Chicago median
- -10%
- Avg days to lease
- 23
- Active rentals now
- 134
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
Studio
$1,735
— YoY · as of September 2026
1 bedroom
$2,638
— YoY · as of September 2026
2 bedroom
$3,277
— YoY · as of September 2026
3+ bedroom
$2,892
— YoY · as of September 2026
Source: MLS (leased rental listings) + Abode managed communities (Dynamics 365). Figures suppressed below 10 listings/month. Methodology
Data through September 2026 · Last updated October 7, 2026 · Next release: early November 2026
Evanston renting, answered
- What is the average rent in Evanston?
- As of September 2026, the median asking rent in Evanston is $2,253 per month, based on 125 leased listings. By size, the median is $2,638 for a 1 bedroom and $3,277 for a 2 bedroom.
- Is Evanston more expensive than Chicago overall?
- Evanston's median asking rent is 10% below the Chicago citywide median of $2,505.
- How quickly do rentals lease in Evanston?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in Evanston leased in an average of 23 days, with 134 active listings on the market right now.
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