Skokie vs Evanston: rent compared
As of June 2026, the average rent in Skokie is $2,250/month, $312 (12%) less than Evanston at $2,562.
+$88 (+4.1%) yr/yr
+$128 (+5.3%) yr/yr
Five years of rent, side by side
Five years ago the gap was $215/mo; it has widened to $312 — the two markets have been pulling apart.
Recent months
| Month | Skokie | Evanston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $2,250 | $2,562 | −$312 |
| May 2026 | $2,207 | $2,541 | −$334 |
| April 2026 | $2,176 | $2,518 | −$342 |
| March 2026 | $2,182 | $2,499 | −$317 |
| February 2026 | $2,162 | $2,510 | −$348 |
| January 2026 | $2,160 | $2,514 | −$354 |
"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 $312/month, or about $3,744/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 — $2,250 vs $2,483/mo
- Skokie vs Niles — $2,250 vs $2,160/mo
- Skokie vs Lincolnwood — $2,250 vs $2,752/mo
- Skokie vs Park Ridge — $2,250 vs $2,598/mo
- Skokie vs Des Plaines — $2,250 vs $2,031/mo
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