Cheap Apartments for Rent in Buffalo Grove, IL from $800 (18 Rentals)

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55-77 E Strong St
1 Bedroom Apartments

55-77 E Strong St

55-77 E Strong StWheeling, IL 60090
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Rivertrail Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rivertrail Apartments

515-519 S Milwaukee AveWheeling, IL 60090
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Palatine Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palatine Square

1517 Winslowe StPalatine, IL 60074
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Wheeling Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Wheeling Manor

305 9th StWheeling, IL 60090
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Long Valley Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Long Valley Apartments

1203-1229 E Long Valley DrPalatine, IL 60074
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Country Glen
2 Bedroom Apartments

Country Glen

2264 Nichols RdArlington Heights, IL 60004
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Villas By The Lake
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villas By The Lake

300 Lakeside DrVernon Hills, IL 60061
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Port Clinton Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Port Clinton Place

1199 E Port Clinton RdVernon Hills, IL 60061

Buffalo Grove, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Buffalo Grove Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Buffalo Grove, IL is a Studio unit found at Park Butterfield Apartments in the South Vernon Hills neighborhood priced from $1,379. Union Apartments in the McHenry Road neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,522. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Buffalo Grove apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Butterfield ApartmentsStudio Floor Plan S1Studio,1BA$1,379
Union Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,522
Mandalane1A1BR,1BA$1,579
Williams ReserveBirch1BR,1BA$1,628
Arbor Lakes1 Bedroom Floor Plan A11BR,1BA$1,636

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buffalo Grove, IL

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Buffalo Grove area is the $2.37 price per square foot Superior: Enhanced Model at Mallard Lake in the in the McHenry Road neighborhood starting from $2,365. The second greatest value Buffalo Grove apartment is the Two Bedroom- Remodeled Model at Pebbleshire Apartments starting at $1,750 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the South Vernon Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Buffalo Grove apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mallard LakeSuperior: Enhanced2BR,2BA$2.37
Pebbleshire ApartmentsTwo Bedroom- Remodeled2BR,1BA$1.78
Brook RunBirch2BR,1BA$2.28
Union Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.69
4067 Bonhill Dr, Unit 4067 Bonhill4067 Bonhill Dr2BR,1BA$1.83
Stonebridge of Arlington Heights1x1 A Reno1BR,1BA$1.96
Clover Ridge East ApartmentsAshbury1BR,1BA$2.29
Williams ReserveMulberry1BR,1BA$2.17
Arbor Lakes1 Bedroom Floor Plan A11BR,1BA$2.18
Emerald Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath (714 sq ft)1BR,1BA$2.33

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Getting Around Buffalo Grove, IL

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Buffalo Grove Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Buffalo Grove?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Buffalo Grove is at Park Butterfield Apartments listed at $1,363.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Buffalo Grove Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Buffalo Grove Apartment is $1,525 at Park Butterfield Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Buffalo Grove is starting from $1,522 at Union Apartments.

What is the most affordable Buffalo Grove Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Buffalo Grove Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 444 Social and starts from $3,750.

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