Cheap Apartments for Rent in Barrington, IL from $1,235 (46 Rentals)

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property at 506 W Main St
$2,395

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Base Rent$2,395
Total Monthly Price$2,395
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 15

506 W Main St

BarringtonIL60010

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Albion on Northwest
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$1,561 - $2,776

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Base Rent$1,561 - $2,776
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Albion on Northwest

975 N Sterling AvePalatine, IL 60067
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Albion on Lake Cook
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$1,895 - $3,011

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Base Rent$1,895 - $3,011
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Albion on Lake Cook

500 E Constitution DrPalatine, IL 60074
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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680 E Algonquin RdSchaumburg, IL 60173

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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 Meadowdale Apartments in the Waterford of Algonquin neighborhood priced from $1,235. Barrington Lakes Apartments in the West Streamwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,420. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Barrington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meadowdale Apartments1 Bedroom - 1 Bath 667 sq ft1BR,1BA$1,235
Barrington Lakes ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,420
Eden Prairie Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Ground Level1BR,1BA$1,425
Plum GroveTwo Room StudioStudio,1BA$1,475
The Clayson1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,491
The Gates of Deer Grove Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 740 sqft1BR,1BA$1,550
Albion on NorthwestElm (A1) 1 Bedroom Aparment1BR,1BA$1,561
Village in the Park ApartmentsArden Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,605
Schaumburg- International Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,629

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barrington, IL

As of September 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Barrington area is the $1.47 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Schoolhouse Apartments in the in the Arrowhead neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Barrington apartment is the D1 - 3 Bed, 2 Bath Model at Albion on Lake Cook starting at $2,484 with a $1.85 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$1.47
Albion on Lake CookD1 - 3 Bed, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.85
127 W Lincoln Ave, Unit 1127 W Lincoln Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.83
Woodbury Place Apartments2 Bedroom Floor Plan B12BR,1BA$1.88
Eastbanks of Lake Zurich1/11BR,1BA$2.08
Arrowhead ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$2.12
Schaumburg- International Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.14
The Clayson1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.13
502 W Main St, Unit 502 W Main Street - 1st Floor502 W Main St1BR,1BA$1.99
Meadowdale Apartments1 Bedroom - 1 Bath 667 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.85

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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 Barrington Lakes Apartments listed at $1,420.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Barrington Apartment is $1,235 at Meadowdale 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 $1,545 at Eden Prairie Apartments.

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 $2,200.

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