
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Buffalo Grove, IL from $800 (57 Rentals)
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8 Oak Creek Dr, Unit 3807

6 Villa Verde Dr, Unit 207

755 Grove Dr, Unit 106

The Green At Chevy Chase Apartments

The Wheatlands Apartments

Buffalo Creek Apartments

3 Villa Verde Dr

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1332 E Ports O Call Dr

701 Spruce Ct
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Hunt Club Apartments

1459 N Winslowe Dr, Unit 301

Park Butterfield Apartments

Crescent Place

1251 Wyndham Dr, Unit 203

Union Apartments

Circle Hill Apartments

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Waterford Place Apartments

Emerald Pointe Apartments

ReNew Lake Arlington
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Arbor Lakes

Arrowhead Apartments

Mandalane

Pebbleshire Apartments

Clover Ridge East Apartments

1519 N Windsor Dr, Unit #210

Williams Reserve

444 Social

The Pointe Apartments

Arlington Club Apartments
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266 12th St, Unit 3b

One Wheeling Town Center

Northgate Crossing of Wheeling

480 Pleasant Run Dr, Unit 480-C

3000 Bayside Dr, Unit 204

Uptown 500

55-77 E Strong St

Rivertrail Apartments

Palatine Square

Wheeling Manor
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Mallard Lake

Arbor Court Apartments

Long Valley Apartments

Country Glen

Court of Birch and Spruce Apartments

Villas By The Lake

2 E Dundee Quarter Dr

1461 N Winslowe Dr

2246 W Nichols Rd

Foxboro Apartments
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Buffalo Grove, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Buffalo Grove?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Buffalo Grove Studio Apartments | $2,047 | $1,503 | $3,999 |
| Cheap Buffalo Grove 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,982 | $1,350 | $3,038 |
| Cheap Buffalo Grove 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,516 | $1,300 | $4,691 |
| Cheap Buffalo Grove 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,673 | $2,317 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Buffalo Grove Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Buffalo Grove, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Hunt Club Apartments in the Milwaukee Avenue neighborhood priced from $1,350. Mallard Lake in the McHenry Road neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,570. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Buffalo Grove apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunt Club Apartments | Ash (1 Bed U) | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Mallard Lake | Geneva | 1BR,1BA | $1,570 |
| Circle Hill Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Waterford Place Apartments | Kildare | 1BR,1BA | $1,603 |
| Emerald Pointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath (714 sq ft) | 1BR,1BA | $1,613 |
| Foxboro Apartments | Easton | 1BR,1BA | $1,616 |
| Arbor Lakes | 1 Bedroom Floor Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,621 |
| ReNew Lake Arlington | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,629 |
| Arrowhead Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,630 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buffalo Grove, IL
As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Buffalo Grove area is the $1.55 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Floor Plan B1 Model at Park Butterfield Apartments in the in the South Vernon Hills neighborhood starting from $1,686. The second greatest value Buffalo Grove apartment is the 1332 E Ports O Call Dr Model at 1332 E Ports O Call Dr starting at $1,600 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Cherrybrook Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Buffalo Grove apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Butterfield Apartments | 2 Bedroom Floor Plan B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| 1332 E Ports O Call Dr | 1332 E Ports O Call Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Circle Hill Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Stonebridge of Arlington Heights | 1x1 A Reno | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Mallard Lake | Geneva | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Clover Ridge East Apartments | Ashbury | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| Pebbleshire Apartments | One Bedroom- Laminate | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| ReNew Lake Arlington | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Arbor Lakes | 1 Bedroom Floor Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Park Meadows LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
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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 Uptown 500 listed at $1,922.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Buffalo Grove Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Buffalo Grove Apartment is $1,350 at Hunt Club 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 $1,600 at Hunt Club 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 The Wheatlands Apartments and starts from $2,705.
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