Cheap Homes for Rent in Brookfield, IL from $1,200 (12 Rentals)

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Brookfield, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Brookfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Brookfield, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Forest Glen Apartments in the Downtown La Grange neighborhood priced from $1,150. 3125-3129 S Harlem Ave in the Ogden Avenue District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brookfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forest Glen ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,150
3125-3129 S Harlem Ave3A1BR,1BA$1,200
2115 S 4th Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,220
Grand Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,465
Uptown La GrangeA71BR,1BA$2,103

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brookfield, IL

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brookfield area is the $1.64 price per square foot 1806 S Mannheim Rd Model at 1806 S Mannheim Rd, Unit 1 in the in the Old Town Western Springs neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Brookfield apartment is the B5 Model at Uptown La Grange starting at $4,185 with a $3.61 price per square foot in the Downtown La Grange 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.
1806 S Mannheim Rd, Unit 11806 S Mannheim Rd3BR,2BA$1.64
Uptown La GrangeB52BR,2BA$3.61
61 6th Ave, Unit 361 6th Ave1BR,1BA$2.32
Grand Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.95
3125-3129 S Harlem Ave3A1BR,1BA$1.71
Forest Glen ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.92
2115 S 4th Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$2.44

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookfield

What type of rentals are currently available in Brookfield?

There are currently 331 Apartments for Rent in Brookfield, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,150 to $4,448. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Brookfield ranging from $1,200 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Brookfield?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Brookfield ranges from $1,200 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,665.

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