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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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4605 Prairie Ave

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property at 7851 Ogden Ave

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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 $1,030. 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 $1,050. 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$1,030
2115 S 4th Ave 2122 and 2125 S 4th Ave Maywood, IL 60153Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,050
3125-3129 S Harlem Ave2C1BR,1BA$1,250
HOMESTEAD APARTMENTS1 X 11BR,1BA$1,557
Forest Glen ApartmentsB32BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brookfield, IL

As of April 25, 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 1537 Homestead Rd Model at 1537 Homestead Rd, Unit Topfloor starting at $1,950 with a $1.95 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
1537 Homestead Rd, Unit Topfloor1537 Homestead Rd3BR,1BA$1.95
58 Lincoln Ave, Unit Garden58 Lincoln Ave2BR,1BA$1.55
1315 E 31st St, Unit 11315 E 31st St2BR,1BA$1.45
9437 Burlington Ave, Unit 39437 Burlington Ave2BR,1BA$1.74
HOMESTEAD APARTMENTS1 X 11BR,1BA$1.83
Forest Glen ApartmentsB32BR,1BA$2.01
Uptown La GrangeA11BR,1BA$3.66
2110 S 5th Ave Maywood, IL 60153Studio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$2.29
2115 S 4th Ave 2122 and 2125 S 4th Ave Maywood, IL 60153Studio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$2.63

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What type of rentals are currently available in Brookfield?

There are currently 335 Apartments for Rent in Brookfield, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $4,150. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Brookfield ranging from $1,300 to $6,500.

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 $1,300 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,102.

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