Evanston, IL Rent History
139 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).
Today (2026-07)
$2,552
1-year change
+13.1%
$295/mo
5-year change
+36.8%
$687/mo
10-year change
+62.5%
$982/mo
Monthly rent trend
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Year-by-year rent in Evanston
| Year | Median rent | YoY change | vs 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $1,501/mo | — | 0.0% |
| 2016 | $1,564/mo | +4.2% | +4.2% |
| 2017 | $1,613/mo | +3.1% | +7.5% |
| 2018 | $1,678/mo | +4.0% | +11.8% |
| 2019 | $1,723/mo | +2.7% | +14.8% |
| 2020 | $1,761/mo | +2.2% | +17.3% |
| 2021 | $1,829/mo | +3.9% | +21.9% |
| 2022 | $1,989/mo | +8.7% | +32.5% |
| 2023 | $2,120/mo | +6.6% | +41.2% |
| 2024 | $2,255/mo | +6.4% | +50.2% |
| 2025 | $2,207/mo | -2.1% | +47.0% |
| 2026 | $2,494/mo | +13.0% | +66.2% |
Frequently asked questions
How much has rent in Evanston changed since 2015?
Median rent in Evanston, IL was $1,488 in 2015-01 and is $2,552 as of 2026-07 — a change of $1,064 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 +36.8% ($687 per month). The current median is $2,552.
What has rent in Evanston done over the past decade?
Over the past 10 years, median rent in Evanston, IL has changed +62.5% ($982 per month). It is now $2,552.
Is rent in Evanston going up or down year over year?
Year over year, median rent in Evanston, IL has increased +13.1% ($295/mo). Current median: $2,552.