Rent in Evanston, IL
Across Evanston's 5 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $2,336 a month, with figures from $1,724–$2,630. The highest typical rent is in 60208 ($2,630) and the lowest in 60204 ($1,980). Owner-occupied homes in Cook County pay about 1.91% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,812 | $1,301–$2,190 | 5 |
| 1 bed | $2,020 | $1,415–$2,330 | 5 |
| 2 beds | $2,336 | $1,724–$2,630 | 5 |
| 3 beds | $2,618 | $1,724–$3,380 | 5 |
| 4 beds | $3,680 | $2,910–$3,860 | 5 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Evanston ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Evanston, IL?
- About $2,336 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,724–$2,630. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Evanston, IL?
- About $2,020 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,415–$2,330. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Evanston, IL?
- About $2,618 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,724–$3,380. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Evanston, IL?
- About $1,812 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,301–$2,190. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Evanston, IL?
- About $3,680 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $2,910–$3,860. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Evanston ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 60208 has the highest typical rent at $2,630 a month, and 60204 the lowest at $1,980.
- What is the property tax rate in Evanston, IL?
- Owner-occupied homes in Cook County pay a typical 1.91% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Evanston rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).