Skokie vs Evanston: rent compared
As of July 2026, the average rent in Skokie is $2,132/month, $420 (16%) less than Evanston at $2,552.
+$109 (+5.4%) yr/yr
+$121 (+5.0%) yr/yr
Five years of rent, side by side
Five years ago the gap was $336/mo; it has widened to $420 — the two markets have been pulling apart.
Recent months
| Month | Skokie | Evanston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $2,132 | $2,552 | −$420 |
| June 2026 | $2,092 | $2,548 | −$456 |
| May 2026 | $2,051 | $2,527 | −$476 |
| April 2026 | $2,023 | $2,506 | −$483 |
| March 2026 | $2,029 | $2,489 | −$460 |
| February 2026 | $2,011 | $2,500 | −$489 |
"Difference" is the Skokie average minus the Evanston average each month. Both series are Zillow ZORI on the same smoothed, market-rate basis, so they are directly comparable — typical observed rents across all home types, not asking prices or active listings.
What this means for renters
Skokie is the cheaper of the two by roughly $420/month, or about $5,040/year versus Evanston. Remember these are typical rents across all home types — a specific 1- or 2-bedroom can land either side of the average.
Compare Skokie with other nearby cities
- Skokie vs Morton Grove — $2,132 vs $2,497/mo
- Skokie vs Niles — $2,132 vs $2,329/mo
- Skokie vs Lincolnwood — $2,132 vs $2,668/mo
- Skokie vs Park Ridge — $2,132 vs $2,613/mo
- Skokie vs Des Plaines — $2,132 vs $2,108/mo
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