Evanston, IL Rent History
141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).
Today (2026-09)
$2,438
1-year change
+3.6%
$84/mo
5-year change
+32.7%
$601/mo
10-year change
+57.9%
$894/mo
Monthly rent trend
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Year-by-year rent in Evanston
| Year | Median rent | YoY change | vs 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $1,474/mo | — | 0.0% |
| 2016 | $1,530/mo | +3.8% | +3.8% |
| 2017 | $1,583/mo | +3.5% | +7.4% |
| 2018 | $1,643/mo | +3.8% | +11.5% |
| 2019 | $1,688/mo | +2.7% | +14.5% |
| 2020 | $1,720/mo | +1.9% | +16.7% |
| 2021 | $1,790/mo | +4.1% | +21.4% |
| 2022 | $1,938/mo | +8.3% | +31.5% |
| 2023 | $2,064/mo | +6.5% | +40.0% |
| 2024 | $2,191/mo | +6.2% | +48.6% |
| 2025 | $2,304/mo | +5.2% | +56.3% |
| 2026 | $2,415/mo | +4.8% | +63.8% |
Frequently asked questions
How much has rent in Evanston changed since 2015?
Median rent in Evanston, IL was $1,457 in 2015-01 and is $2,438 as of 2026-09 — a change of $981 per month over 11 years.
How much has Evanston rent increased in the last 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, median rent in Evanston, IL has changed +32.7% ($601 per month). The current median is $2,438.
What has rent in Evanston done over the past decade?
Over the past 10 years, median rent in Evanston, IL has changed +57.9% ($894 per month). It is now $2,438.
Is rent in Evanston going up or down year over year?
Year over year, median rent in Evanston, IL has increased +3.6% ($84/mo). Current median: $2,438.