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1026 Garnett Pl, Evanston, IL 60201
Sonar Properties manages single-family homes, multi-unit buildings and commercial space in Chicago, Evanston and Chicagoland, with tenant screening, maintenance coordination, rent collection and legal compliance.
In their words: “Whether it’s a single-family home, a multi-unit building, or commercial space, we tailor our services to meet your specific needs.”
Review summary: Reviewers, mostly tenants, mention a responsive, thoughtful landlord who addressed issues quickly.
R2L Properties has helped homeowners and investors in the Evanston area manage residential rentals since 2004, offering property management, tenant placement, general contracting, real estate sales and online payments.
In their words: “We assist private landlords and investors like you to manage your properties as if you were personally tending to them.”
Farnsworth-Hill, founded in 1982 in Evanston, manages apartments, condominiums, office and retail properties on the North Shore, with investment brokerage, condo association management and leasing.
In their words: “We manage a variety of apartment buildings in and around the North Shore.”
Schermerhorn & Co has managed multi-family rental properties, commercial properties and community associations since 1967, working in Evanston, northern Chicago and southern Wisconsin, with leasing and investment property sales.
In their words: “At Schermerhorn & Co., we specialize in streamlining the property rental and management process for residents, tenants and investment property owners.”
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Rents in Evanston are $210 above the Cook County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months: +$75 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Evanston's typical asking rent is $210 (9.4%) above the county. The gap is shrinking compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Evanston is number 7 of 28 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Left out (too few months): Alsip, Bensenville, Blue Island, Broadview, Brookfield, Chicago Heights, Chicago Ridge, Country Club Hills, Elmwood Park, Evergreen Park, Glenwood, Hanover Park, Harvey, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Lansing, Lemont, Lincolnwood, Matteson, Maywood, Melrose Park, Niles, Oak Forest, Park Forest, Park Ridge, Prospect Heights, Richton Park, River Forest, River Grove, Riverdale, Willow Springs, Wilmette, Worth. Linked cities have their own page.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in January, April and May, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 11 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evanston | $2,438 | +3.2% | 4 |
| Skokie | $2,371 | +5.2% | 4 |
| Park Ridge | $2,433 | 3 | |
| Des Plaines | $2,079 | +5.7% | 4 |
| Highland Park | $3,147 | +6.7% | 3 |
| Oak Park | $2,044 | +5.0% | 7 |
| Chicago | $2,311 | +5.7% | 138 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL HUD Metro FMR Area. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Compare the 4 property management companies in Evanston, Cook County. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step. Highly rated managers based nearby, in Chicago and Skokie, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Evanston is $2,438 (September 2026); +3.2% over the past year and +30.7% over five years. About 43.8% of homes in Evanston are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 4.3% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 4 property management companies in Evanston, IL.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Evanston was $2,438 a month in September 2026, +3.2% on a year earlier.
Over the 11 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in January, April and May. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
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