
Cheap Homes for Rent in Buffalo Grove, IL from $1,200 (26 Rentals)
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1477 E Winslowe Dr

4214 Bonhill Dr

1840 Goodwin Dr
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1519 N Windsor Dr, Unit 310

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1326 Shadow Lake Terrace

1326 N Shadow Lake Ter

229 W Ct of Shorewood
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501 McHenry Rd

2201 W Nichols Rd

1457 N Winslowe Dr

104 Steeple Dr

375 Plum Creek Dr

350 Plum Creek Dr

1412 Carol Ct
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584 Williamsburg Ct

1054 Deerpath Ct

362 Farmington Ln

2216 W Nichols Rd

653 Hale Ct
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1032 Inverrary Ln

2077 N Ginger Creek Cir

2422 N Kennicott Dr, Unit 2A
Buffalo Grove, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Buffalo Grove?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Buffalo Grove 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,160 | $1,600 | $3,000 |
Buffalo Grove 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,328 | $2,500 | $4,795 |
Buffalo Grove 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,912 | $3,000 | $5,150 |
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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 Park Butterfield Apartments in the South Vernon Hills neighborhood priced from $1,423. Foxboro Apartments in the Dundee Road neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,544. 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 | 1 Bedroom Floor Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,423 |
Foxboro Apartments | Easton | 1BR,1BA | $1,544 |
Arbor Lakes | 1 Bedroom Floor Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,599 |
Mandalane | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,639 |
Emerald Pointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath (714 sq ft) | 1BR,1BA | $1,656 |
Williams Reserve | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1,682 |
Stonebridge of Arlington Heights | 1x1 A Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1,709 |
Pebbleshire Apartments | One Bedroom- Remodeled | 1BR,1BA | $1,725 |
Clover Ridge East Apartments | Ashbury | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
The Pointe Apartments | Ashton | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buffalo Grove, IL
As of July 24, 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 2 Bedroom/1.5 Baths Model at Circle Hill Apartments starting at $1,800 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Coventry Park 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 |
Circle Hill Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.78 |
Mallard Lake | Superior | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
Stonebridge of Arlington Heights | 1x1 A Reno | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
Clover Ridge East Apartments | Ashbury | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
Pebbleshire Apartments | One Bedroom- Remodeled | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
Williams Reserve | Mulberry | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
Park Butterfield Apartments | 1 Bedroom Floor Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Arbor Lakes | 1 Bedroom Floor Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
Emerald Pointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath (714 sq ft) | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Buffalo Grove
What type of rentals are currently available in Buffalo Grove?
There are currently 244 Apartments for Rent in Buffalo Grove, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $10,000. There are also 97 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Buffalo Grove ranging from $1,275 to $5,150.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Buffalo Grove?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Buffalo Grove ranges from $1,275 to $5,150 with an average monthly rent of $2,822.
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