Cheap Apartments for Rent in Buffalo Grove, IL from $800 (57 Rentals)

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property at 3 Villa Verde Dr

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3 Villa Verde Dr, Unit 302

3 Villa Verde Dr
Buffalo GroveIL60089
property at 8 Oak Creek Dr

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8 Oak Creek Dr, Unit 3807

8 Oak Creek Dr
Buffalo GroveIL60089
property at 6 Villa Verde Dr

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

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6 Villa Verde Dr, Unit 207

6 Villa Verde Dr
Buffalo GroveIL60089
property at 755 Grove Dr

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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755 Grove Dr, Unit 106

755 Grove Dr
Buffalo GroveIL60089

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property at 1251 Wyndham Dr

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

1251 Wyndham Dr, Unit 203

1251 Wyndham Dr
PalatineIL60074

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property at 1519 N Windsor Dr

$1,700

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$1,700

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1519 N Windsor Dr, Unit #210

1519 N Windsor Dr
Arlington HeightsIL60004

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property at 266 12th St

$1,800

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$1,800

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266 12th St, Unit 3b

266 12th St
WheelingIL60090
property at 3000 Bayside Dr

$1,850

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$1,850

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

3000 Bayside Dr, Unit 204

3000 Bayside Dr
PalatineIL60074
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55-77 E Strong St
Studio to 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
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palatine Square

1517 Winslowe StPalatine, IL 60074
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Wheeling Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wheeling Manor

305 9th StWheeling, IL 60090
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Mallard Lake
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mallard Lake

1572 Teal LnWheeling, 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
1 to 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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Foxboro Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Foxboro Apartments

470 Foxboro DrWheeling, IL 60090
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Buffalo Grove, IL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hunt Club ApartmentsAsh (1 Bed U)1BR,1BA$1,350
Mallard LakeGeneva1BR,1BA$1,570
Circle Hill Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,600
Waterford Place ApartmentsKildare1BR,1BA$1,603
Emerald Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath (714 sq ft)1BR,1BA$1,613
Foxboro ApartmentsEaston1BR,1BA$1,616
Arbor Lakes1 Bedroom Floor Plan A11BR,1BA$1,621
ReNew Lake Arlington1x1A1BR,1BA$1,629
Arrowhead ApartmentsA21BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Park Butterfield Apartments2 Bedroom Floor Plan B12BR,1BA$1.55
1332 E Ports O Call Dr1332 E Ports O Call Dr2BR,1BA$1.68
Circle Hill Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.84
Stonebridge of Arlington Heights1x1 A Reno1BR,1BA$2.06
Mallard LakeGeneva1BR,1BA$1.96
Clover Ridge East ApartmentsAshbury1BR,1BA$2.15
Pebbleshire ApartmentsOne Bedroom- Laminate1BR,1BA$2.13
ReNew Lake Arlington1x1A1BR,1BA$2.17
Arbor Lakes1 Bedroom Floor Plan A11BR,1BA$2.16
Park Meadows LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,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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