Cheap Apartments for Rent in Barrington, IL from $1,000 (22 Rentals)

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Barrington, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Barrington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Barrington, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Brockway Court Apartments in the Pleasant Hill neighborhood priced from $1,300. Plum Grove in the Pleasant Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Barrington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brockway Court Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,300
Plum GroveTwo Room StudioStudio,1BA$1,300
Arbor Lakes1 Bedroom Floor Plan A11BR,1BA$1,524
Village in the Park ApartmentsArden Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,530
The Gates of Deer Grove Apartment HomesStudio - 530 sqftStudio,1BA$1,545

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barrington, IL

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Barrington area is the $1.33 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Schoolhouse Apartments in the in the Arrowhead neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value Barrington apartment is the Haydenwood Model at Redwood Fox River Grove starting at $2,684 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Rawson Bridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Barrington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Schoolhouse Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.33
Redwood Fox River GroveHaydenwood2BR,2BA$2.00
Albion on Lake CookNewly Renovated (D1r)3BR,2BA$1.83
Eastbanks of Lake Zurich2/22BR,2BA$1.77
Woodbury Place Apartments3 Bedroom Floor Plan C23BR,2BA$2.10
Barrington Lakes ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Split2BR,2BA$2.01
28574 W Lindbergh Dr, Unit Large Studio Apt28574 W Lindbergh DrStudio ,1BA$1.86
Williams ReserveMulberry1BR,1BA$2.17
Arbor Lakes1 Bedroom Floor Plan A11BR,1BA$2.03
Brockway Court Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.86

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Barrington, IL

Ranked #69

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Getting Around Barrington, IL

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Barrington Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Barrington?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Barrington is at Plum Grove listed at $1,300.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Barrington Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Barrington Apartment is $1,300 at Brockway Court Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Barrington Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Barrington is starting from $1,779 at 21 Kristin.

What is the most affordable Barrington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Barrington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Schoolhouse Apartments and starts from $1,999.

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