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1315 E 31st St, Unit 1, Unit 1
$1,450
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1315 E 31st St, Unit 1, Unit 1

1315 E 31st StLa Grange Park, IL 60526
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1921 S 17th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1921 S 17th Ave

1921 S 17th AveBroadview, IL 60155
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3144-3150 S Harlem Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3144-3150 S Harlem Ave

3144-3150 S Harlem AveRiverside, IL 60546
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Water Tower
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Water Tower

24-38 East AveRiverside, IL 60546
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43-63 Forest Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

43-63 Forest Ave

43-63 Forest AveRiverside, IL 60546
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2036 S 13th Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2036 S 13th Ave

2036 S 13th AveBroadview, IL 60155
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1143 S Lathrop Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1143 S Lathrop Ave

1143 S Lathrop AveForest Park, IL 60130
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1937 S 17th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1937 S 17th Ave

1937 S 17th AveBroadview, IL 60155
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Broadview Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadview Apartments

2112 S 17th AveBroadview, IL 60155
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West Clare Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

West Clare Apartments

8155-8159 Ogden AveLyons, IL 60534
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Lyons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lyons

3908 Powell AveLyons, IL 60534
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2109 S 5th Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2109 S 5th Ave

2109 S 5th AveMaywood, IL 60153
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$1,300

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6645 21st St

BerwynIL60402
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1004 S Des Plaines Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1004 S Des Plaines Ave

1004 S Des Plaines AveForest Park, IL 60130
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1140-1144 S Dunlop
2 Bedroom Apartments

1140-1144 S Dunlop

7625 Roosevelt RdForest Park, IL 60130
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property at 7851 Ogden Ave

$1,400

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$1,400
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7851 Ogden Ave

LyonsIL60534
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3045 Harlem Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3045 Harlem Ave

3045 Harlem AveBerwyn, IL 60402
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Brookfield, IL Local Guide

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Cheapest Available Brookfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Brookfield, IL is a Studio unit found at 2110 S 5th Ave Maywood, IL 60153 in the Maybrook Square neighborhood priced from $1,015. 2115 S 4th Ave 2122 and 2125 S 4th Ave Maywood, IL 60153 in the Maybrook Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,030. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brookfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2110 S 5th Ave Maywood, IL 60153Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,015
2115 S 4th Ave 2122 and 2125 S 4th Ave Maywood, IL 60153Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,030
3125-3129 S Harlem Ave2C1BR,1BA$1,250
Forest Glen ApartmentsB32BR,1BA$1,650
Hunter Brook Group2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brookfield, IL

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brookfield area is the $1.50 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Hunter Brook Group in the in the West Cook neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Brookfield apartment is the 1717 E 31st St Model at 1717 E 31st St, Unit 2N starting at $1,700 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Old Town Western Springs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brookfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hunter Brook Group2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.50
1717 E 31st St, Unit 2N1717 E 31st St2BR,1BA$1.55
1537 Homestead Rd, Unit Topfloor1537 Homestead Rd3BR,1BA$1.95
1315 E 31st St, Unit 11315 E 31st St2BR,1BA$1.45
9437 Burlington Ave, Unit 39437 Burlington Ave2BR,1BA$1.74
801 S La Grange Rd, Unit 1W801 S La Grange Rd2BR,1.5BA$2.00
Forest Glen ApartmentsB32BR,1BA$2.01
Uptown La GrangeA11BR,1BA$3.42
2110 S 5th Ave Maywood, IL 60153Studio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$2.26
2115 S 4th Ave 2122 and 2125 S 4th Ave Maywood, IL 60153Studio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$2.58

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Brookfield Overview

Located a mere dozen or so miles from downtown Chicago, Brookfield combines the charm and convenience of a slower-paced municipality with all of the opportunities that life in Illinois implies.

Why live in Brookfield, IL?

Lauded for its school system and ideal for those commuting to the Chicago job market, Brookfield apartments are a great way to explore life in Illinois. Flush with a number of cultural hot spots as well as a diverse array of restaurants and nightlife options, this is a 'little big city' with personality to spare.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brookfield Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Brookfield Apartment is $1,250 at 3125-3129 S Harlem Ave.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Brookfield is starting from $1,650 at Forest Glen Apartments.

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