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Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary Peerspace booking data, reflecting recent booking activity and the latest data available through February 2026.

How much does a filming location cost to rent in Evanston?

Filming locations in Evanston average $42 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for. For a space on the smaller side, expect to spend closer to $111, whereas larger venues run about $169 per hour.

What's the best day to rent a filming location in Evanston?

Saturdays are the most popular day for booking filming locations in Evanston. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Thursday and Saturday as these days are 5% cheaper on average.

How popular are filming locations in Evanston?

Our local hosts have welcomed 1601 people into their filming locations with reviews averaging 5 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.

How long do people rent filming locations in Evanston?

Most filming locations are scheduled for 8 hours, with 10 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Productions starting between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM.

Reviews for filming locations

Spencer B.
Modern Evanston Loft with Chef's Kitchen
We really enjoyed filming in this space. Heather was very responsive in preparations before we actually booked and took care of our needs very well...
Krissy C.
Spacious, modern & bright retail bakery with 1,200 sq ft of event space
and accommodating on a last minute shoot. This is a really great space - clean, great size - I highly recommend for a small party or film shoot. The bagels are really good, too...
Lisa F.
Newly Remodeled Daylight Studio with Beautiful floor to ceiling windows
she could’ve done, but it was kind of her to offer). I will definitely reach out the next time I get to (successfully) film anything in Chicago...
Jessica H.
Versatile Meeting Space & Conference Room In Private Evanston Suite
The hosts are super welcoming and the space is so great! Tons of outlets, GREAT lighting for filming. Awesome all around
Elsie L.
Bright BYOB Evanston Apartment
This space was great for filming an interview. Very quiet location, lots of natural light, friendly and helpful host, quick communication. Highly recommend...
Lindsey M.
Custom Half Court Gym on the Northside of Chicago
to help us out and give us what we need. Also, just a very cool space with tons of potential for a variety of film shoots. Will definitely keep this space in mind when we are in Chicago again...
Adrian O.
Comedy Club/Theater in Rogers Park with a stage, bar and sound system
Even though we haven't filmed there yet, they are very nice and thoughtful for their help with scheduling! Can't wait to film here soon...
Branford P.
Charming Co-Working Space in Corner Design Studio in Andersonville, Chicago
Had a film here and the space felt very homely. Wasn't much to dress up for my scenes as the back wall was decorated with real books and model structures. There were some trains going by but no issue at all as they were intermittent. The only issues...
Douglas P.
Cozy. Elegant. Ready for a Pottery Barn catalogue! Baby grand piano; pool table room; gas and wood burning fireplaces; this place has it all.
Beautiful home. The perfect size for what we were filming and the amount crew we brought along to do it. Betsy was extremely accommodating. Would easily recommend this location...
Lily Q.
XLarge Modern Home with endless shot possibilities!
Very welcoming and nice apartment for filming. The hosts are great
Lily Q.
Cozy. Elegant. Ready for a Pottery Barn catalogue! Baby grand piano; pool table room; gas and wood burning fireplaces; this place has it all.
wonderful and her house is great in terms of location and we had a excellent shoot there. Will recommend to whoever is trying to film some indoor/outdoor materials...
Bob R.
Cozy. Elegant. Ready for a Pottery Barn catalogue! Baby grand piano; pool table room; gas and wood burning fireplaces; this place has it all.
than the pictures suggest. There are a bunch of little details that give it character and provided some wonderful production value to our short film. Betsy was very responsive, helpful, and inviting. Truly a 10/10 experience with a marvelous host. I would book again in a heartbeat...
Spirit Juice S.
XLarge Modern Home with endless shot possibilities!
great space for our video shoot - the host was very responsive and even allowed us to scout the space a few days before filming. The space was exactly as advertised, perfect for our filming needs. The only thing that was a bit odd was the no-shoes rule. If we...
Peter S.
Wellness & Business Center in the heart of West Ridge Medical District
Susan and Cynthia were great to work with! The space worked well for our purposes—filming a 12-hour history course
Troy S.
Cozy. Elegant. Ready for a Pottery Barn catalogue! Baby grand piano; pool table room; gas and wood burning fireplaces; this place has it all.
What a beautiful space! This is an ideal home for filming. Not only is the house great for picture but a commercial crew with a large video village can comfortably work in the space. There is green room space for talent that can also accommodate wardrobe + hair and make-up...
Molly S.
Bright BYOB Evanston Apartment
Perfect space! Used it for a student film. Super clean and exactly like the listing. Owner was very communicative. Would definitely recommend...
Randall T.
Large Vintage City Apartment
This was an excellent space for filming. The host was very accomodating, friendly and professional. I would certainly use this space again...
Kendra T.
Bright BYOB Evanston Apartment
This place is amazing. Me and my crew had a wonderful time filming my project here. Craig is a good host. Any questions I had he answered them right away. I will definitely book this place again...
Marcus W.
Comedy Club/Theater in Rogers Park with a stage, bar and sound system
an amazing and flexible host. She made sure everyone felt welcomed and included. Without her motivation and support, honestly I do not think the filming would have been as fun. The venue was second to none. I want to say thank you 🙏🏾 a million times for making this such...
Ross Z.
Light-Filled, Open Floor Plan Ideal for Productions/Photos
The home worked out great for our shoot. We filmed in the small office space and had ample room for our additional equipment, video village, etc throughout the home. The backyard space allowed us to put catering there and was a great area to enjoy the sunny day. The homeowner...
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