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property at 1519 N Windsor Dr
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600
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1519 N Windsor Dr, Unit 310

1519 N Windsor Dr
Arlington HeightsIL60004
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property at 1241 N Winslowe Dr
$1,750

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Base Rent$1,750
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1241 N Winslowe Dr, Unit 302

1241 N Winslowe Dr
PalatineIL60074
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property at 2245 Nichols Rd
$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800
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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
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2245 Nichols Rd, Unit B

2245 Nichols Rd
Arlington HeightsIL60004
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Brook Run
$1,820 - $4,266

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Base Rent$1,820 - $4,266
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Brook Run

2734 N Buffalo Grove RdArlington Heights, IL 60004
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property at 323 Meadow Ct
$2,050

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Base Rent$2,050
Total Monthly Price$2,050
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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323 Meadow Ct

Vernon HillsIL60061
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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
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Rivertrail Apartments

515-519 S Milwaukee AveWheeling, IL 60090
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Palatine Square
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Palatine Square

1517 Winslowe StPalatine, IL 60074
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Wheeling Manor
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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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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 Park Butterfield Apartments in the South Vernon Hills neighborhood priced from $1,447. ReNew Lake Arlington in the McHenry Road neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,529. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Buffalo Grove apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Butterfield Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A11BR, 1BA$1,447
ReNew Lake Arlington1x1A1BR, 1BA$1,529
Emerald Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath (714 sq ft)1BR, 1BA$1,551
Mallard LakeGeneva1BR, 1BA$1,570
Circle Hill Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,600
Foxboro ApartmentsAstor1BR, 1BA$1,617
Mandalane1A1BR, 1BA$1,626
Arrowhead ApartmentsA11BR, 1BA$1,655
Pebbleshire ApartmentsOne Bedroom B - Carpet1BR, 1BA$1,675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buffalo Grove, IL

As of September 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Buffalo Grove area is the $1.53 price per square foot 826 E Capri Dr Model at 826 E Capri Dr, Unit 826 #1 in the Cherrybrook Village neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Buffalo Grove apartment is the 1525 Norway Ln Model at 1525 Norway Ln, Unit 1B in the Cherrybrook Village neighborhood starting at $1,650 with a $1.65 price per square foot. 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.
826 E Capri Dr, Unit 826 #1826 E Capri Dr3BR, 1.5BA$1.53
1525 Norway Ln, Unit 1B1525 Norway Ln2BR, 1BA$1.65
1305 E Turtle Creek Cir, Unit #E1305 E Turtle Creek Cir2BR, 1BA$1.85
995 S Ct of Shorewood, Unit 3B995 S Ct of Shorewood2BR, 1.5BA$2.02
Circle Hill Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1.84
Hunt Club ApartmentsAsh (1 Bed M)1BR, 1BA$1.59
Stonebridge of Arlington Heights1x1 A Reno1BR, 1BA$2.06
Mallard LakeGeneva1BR, 1BA$1.96
ReNew Lake Arlington1x1A1BR, 1BA$2.04
Emerald Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath (714 sq ft)1BR, 1BA$2.17

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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 $1,485.

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 $1,634 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 One Wheeling Town Center and starts from $2,999.

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