Cheap Apartments for Rent in Buffalo Grove, IL from $800 (62 Rentals)

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property at 1147 Miller Ln

$1,600

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$1,600
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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 15

1147 Miller Ln, Unit 206, Unit 206

1147 Miller Ln
Buffalo GroveIL60089
property at 869 Trace Dr

$1,450

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$1,450
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$1,450

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869 Trace Dr, Unit 104, Unit 104

869 Trace Dr
Buffalo GroveIL60089
property at 3 Villa Verde Dr

$1,500

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$1,500
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3 Villa Verde Dr

Buffalo GroveIL60089
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Windbrooke Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Windbrooke Crossing

1160 Windbrooke DrBuffalo Grove, IL 60089
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property at 1519 N Windsor Dr

$1,700

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$1,700
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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1519 N Windsor Dr, Unit #210, Unit #210

1519 N Windsor Dr
Arlington HeightsIL60004

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Rivertrail Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rivertrail Apartments

515-519 S Milwaukee AveWheeling, IL 60090
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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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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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Crescent Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crescent Place

310 W Rand RdArlington Heights, IL 60004
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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 Studio unit found at Park Butterfield Apartments in the South Vernon Hills neighborhood priced from $1,449. 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
Park Butterfield ApartmentsStudio Floor Plan S1Studio,1BA$1,449
Mallard LakeGeneva1BR,1BA$1,570
Foxboro ApartmentsAstor1BR,1BA$1,582
Arrowhead ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,595
Hunt Club ApartmentsBirch (2 Bed M)2BR,1BA$1,600
Circle Hill Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,600
ReNew Lake Arlington1x1B1BR,1BA$1,619
Stonebridge of Arlington Heights1x1 A1BR,1BA$1,629

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buffalo Grove, IL

As of May 08, 2026 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 2x1.5 Model at ReNew Lake Arlington starting at $2,019 with a $1.92 price per square foot in the McHenry Road 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.
Union Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.80
ReNew Lake Arlington2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.92
Emerald Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath (984 sq ft)2BR,1BA$1.90
865 Westmoreland Dr, Unit 23865 Westmoreland Dr1BR,1BA$1.69
1519 N Windsor Dr, Unit 3091519 N Windsor Dr1BR,1BA$1.89
Circle Hill Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.84
Stonebridge of Arlington Heights1x1 A Reno1BR,1BA$2.00
Mallard LakeGeneva1BR,1BA$1.96
Pebbleshire ApartmentsOne Bedroom- Laminate1BR,1BA$2.13
Arbor Lakes1 Bedroom Floor Plan A11BR,1BA$2.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Buffalo Grove Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Buffalo Grove Apartment is $1,570 at Mallard Lake.

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 $1,564 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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