Cheap Apartments for Rent in Barrington, IL from $1,000 (44 Rentals)

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property at 112 N Hager Ave

$1,895

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$1,895
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 30

112 N Hager Ave

BarringtonIL60010

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Albion on Northwest
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$1,533 - $2,413
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$1,533 - $2,413
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Albion on Northwest

975 N Sterling AvePalatine, IL 60067
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Albion on Lake Cook
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$2,082 - $2,764
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Albion on Lake Cook

500 E Constitution DrPalatine, IL 60074
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property at 444 Osage Ln

$1,650

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444 Osage Ln

PalatineIL60074

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property at 1 Renaissance Pl

$1,700 - $2,050

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1 Renaissance Pl

PalatineIL60067
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Barrington, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Barrington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Barrington, IL is a Studio unit found at Plum Grove in the Pleasant Hill neighborhood priced from $1,300. Meadowdale Apartments in the Waterford of Algonquin neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Barrington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Plum GroveTwo Room StudioStudio,1BA$1,300
Meadowdale Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath 810 sq ft2BR,1BA$1,450
Village in the Park ApartmentsHawthorne1BR,1BA$1,465
21 Kristin1x1R - (Renovated)1BR,1BA$1,569
The Lakes of Schaumburg Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,580
Albion on NorthwestElm (A1) 1 Bedroom Aparment1BR,1BA$1,583
Arrowhead ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,595
Barrington Lakes ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
Schaumburg- International Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,599
Arbor Lakes1 Bedroom Floor Plan A11BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barrington, IL

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Barrington area is the $1.67 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Schoolhouse Apartments in the in the Arrowhead neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Barrington apartment is the D1 - 3 Bed, 2 Bath Model at Albion on Lake Cook starting at $2,632 with a $1.96 price per square foot in the Cherrybrook Village 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$1.67
Albion on Lake CookD1 - 3 Bed, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.96
Redwood Fox River GroveForestwood2BR,2BA$2.03
Eastbanks of Lake Zurich2/22BR,2BA$1.91
Woodbury Place Apartments3 Bedroom Floor Plan C23BR,2BA$1.90
21 Kristin3x2R - (Renovated)3BR,2BA$2.18
The Landings of Lake Zurich1 Bdrm/1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.07
Barrington Lakes ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.96
Meadowdale Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath 810 sq ft2BR,1BA$1.79
Schaumburg- International Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.10

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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 $1,400 at Plum Grove.

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 $1,450 at Meadowdale Apartments.

What is the most affordable Barrington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Barrington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woodbury Place Apartments and starts from $2,370.

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