Cheap Apartments for Rent in Buffalo Grove, IL from $800 (18 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Buffalo Grove?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Buffalo Grove Studio Apartments | $1,931 | $1,200 | $3,999 |
Cheap Buffalo Grove 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,981 | $1,387 | $4,549 |
Cheap Buffalo Grove 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,525 | $1,600 | $4,755 |
Cheap Buffalo Grove 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,353 | $2,200 | $7,257 |
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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 $1,313. Foxboro Apartments in the Dundee Road neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,548. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Buffalo Grove apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Park Butterfield Apartments | Studio Floor Plan S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,313 |
Foxboro Apartments | Easton | 1BR,1BA | $1,548 |
Williams Reserve | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1,607 |
Arrowhead | Stream | 1BR,1BA | $1,628 |
Mandalane | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,639 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buffalo Grove, IL
As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Buffalo Grove area is the $1.80 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Union Apartments in the in the McHenry Road neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Buffalo Grove apartment is the 490 Pleasant Run Dr Model at 490 Pleasant Run Dr, Unit 490-F starting at $1,800 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Wolf Ridge 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. |
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Union Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.80 |
490 Pleasant Run Dr, Unit 490-F | 490 Pleasant Run Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Circle Hill Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.78 |
Mallard Lake | Superior | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
Hunt Club Apartments | Oak (1Bed U-R) | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
Stonebridge of Arlington Heights | 1x1 A Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
Clover Ridge East Apartments | Ashbury | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
Pebbleshire Apartments | One Bedroom- Remodeled | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
Williams Reserve | Mulberry | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
Arbor Lakes | 1 Bedroom Floor Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
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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
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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 Park Butterfield Apartments listed at $1,313.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Buffalo Grove Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Buffalo Grove Apartment is $1,470 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 $1,623 at Park Butterfield 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 Union Apartments and starts from $2,200.
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