Cheap Apartments for Rent in Brookfield, IL from $700 (57 Rentals)

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$1,750

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4601 Vernon Ave, Unit 1

4601 Vernon Ave
BrookfieldIL60513
property at 4631 Eberly Ave

$1,800

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4631 Eberly Ave

BrookfieldIL60513
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2037 S 15th Ave, Unit 1N
$1,000
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

2037 S 15th Ave, Unit 1N

2037 S 15th AveBroadview, IL 60155
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1315 E 31st St, Unit 1
$1,500
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1315 E 31st St, 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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2110 S 5th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2110 S 5th Ave

2110 S 5th AveMaywood, IL 60153

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Lyons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lyons

3908 Powell AveLyons, IL 60534
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2115 S 4th
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2115 S 4th

2115-2126 S 4th AveMaywood, IL 60153
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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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3125-3129 S Harlem Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3125-3129 S Harlem Ave

3125-3129 S Harlem AveBerwyn, IL 60402
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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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3045 Harlem Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3045 Harlem Ave

3045 Harlem AveBerwyn, IL 60402
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Cheapest Available Brookfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Brookfield, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 2115 S 4th in the Maybrook Square neighborhood priced from $1,205. 3049 Harlem Ave in the Ogden Avenue District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brookfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2115 S 4th1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,205
3049 Harlem AveGarden East1BR,1BA$1,300
Hunter Brook Group1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500
Forest Glen ApartmentsB32BR,1BA$1,650
Uptown La GrangeA41BR,1BA$2,778

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brookfield, IL

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brookfield area is the $1.50 price per square foot 1315 E 31st St Model at 1315 E 31st St, Unit 1 in the in the Old Town Western Springs neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Brookfield apartment is the B3 Model at Forest Glen Apartments starting at $1,650 with a $2.01 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.
1315 E 31st St, Unit 11315 E 31st St2BR,1BA$1.50
Forest Glen ApartmentsB32BR,1BA$2.01
Uptown La GrangeA41BR,1BA$3.64
Hunter Brook Group1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.14
2115 S 4th1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$2.01

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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 $1,205 at 2115 S 4th.

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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