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1348 N Geneva Dr, Unit 3B

908 E Old Willow Rd

2000 Bayside Dr
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336 Russet Way

880 Lakeside N Dr, Unit 1c

3100 Bayside Dr

2245 Nichols Rd, Unit B
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330 W Miner St

3335 Kirchoff Rd

1076 Courtland Dr

1077 Courtland Dr

950 E Wilmette Rd

3900 Bayside Dr
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27 Wildwood Ct

1345 E Wyndham Cir

2000 Bayside Dr, Unit 204

2120 N Ginger Creek Cir

915 S Ct of Shorewood

552 Greystone Ln, Unit D1
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2120 N Ginger Creek Dr

350 Meadow Ct

870 Trace Dr

649 Trace Dr

344 Mallard Ct
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 | $2,266 | $1,600 | $3,000 |
Buffalo Grove 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,072 | $2,450 | $3,800 |
Buffalo Grove 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,440 | $2,885 | $4,600 |
Buffalo Grove 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,744 | $3,489 | $3,999 |
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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 $1,278. Foxboro Apartments in the Dundee Road neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,471. 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 | $1,278 |
Foxboro Apartments | Astor | 1BR,1BA | $1,471 |
Arrowhead | Stream | 1BR,1BA | $1,628 |
Mandalane | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,639 |
Stonebridge of Arlington Heights | 1x1 A Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1,649 |
Arbor Lakes | 1 Bedroom Floor Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,649 |
Brook Run | Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $1,679 |
Williams Reserve | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1,682 |
Emerald Pointe Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath (954 sq ft) | 2BR,1BA | $1,692 |
Pebbleshire Apartments | One Bedroom- Remodeled | 1BR,1BA | $1,725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buffalo Grove, IL
As of September 14, 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 $1,745 with a $1.45 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 | $1.45 |
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 | $1.94 |
Emerald Pointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath (785 sq ft) | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
Pebbleshire Apartments | One Bedroom- Remodeled | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
Williams Reserve | Mulberry | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
Arbor Lakes | 1 Bedroom Floor Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Buffalo Grove?
There are currently 248 Apartments for Rent in Buffalo Grove, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $7,146. There are also 113 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Buffalo Grove ranging from $1,550 to $4,600.
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 $1,550 to $4,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,917.
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