
Cheap Homes for Rent in Buffalo Grove, IL from $1,300 (25 Rentals)
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1455 N Winslowe Dr

3000 Bayside Dr, Unit 000

15B E Dundee Quarter Dr

430 N Wilke Rd

906 W Alleghany Dr
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107 E Dundee Rd

877 E Carriage Ln
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900 N Lakeside Dr

2600 Bayside Dr, Unit 3

230 E Court of Shorewood, Unit 3

1412 Carol Ct

350 Plum Creek Dr

1235 Wyndham Ct
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1071 Auburn Ln

104 Steeple Dr

1525 Sander Ct

1550 Sandpebble Dr

336 Cherrywood Ct

341 Birchwood Ct
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106 Windwood Ct

696 Oakmont Ln

733 Plum Tree Ct

1202 Quincy 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 | $2,238 | $1,750 | $3,200 |
Buffalo Grove 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,345 | $2,295 | $6,500 |
Buffalo Grove 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,164 | $3,400 | $5,450 |
Buffalo Grove 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,900 | $3,900 | $3,900 |
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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 $1,351. Union Apartments in the McHenry Road neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,522. 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 | $1,351 |
Union Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,522 |
Arbor Lakes | 1 Bedroom Floor Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,636 |
Emerald Pointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath (714 sq ft) | 1BR,1BA | $1,665 |
Williams Reserve | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1,684 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buffalo Grove, IL
As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Buffalo Grove area is the $2.37 price per square foot Superior: Enhanced Model at Mallard Lake in the in the McHenry Road neighborhood starting from $2,365. The second greatest value Buffalo Grove apartment is the Two Bedroom- Remodeled Model at Pebbleshire Apartments starting at $1,750 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the South Vernon Hills 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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Mallard Lake | Superior: Enhanced | 2BR,2BA | $2.37 |
Pebbleshire Apartments | Two Bedroom- Remodeled | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
Mandalane | 2D | 2BR,2BA | $1.98 |
Union Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
4067 Bonhill Dr, Unit 4067 Bonhill | 4067 Bonhill Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Stonebridge of Arlington Heights | 1x1 A Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
Clover Ridge East Apartments | Ashbury | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
Williams Reserve | Mulberry | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
Arbor Lakes | 1 Bedroom Floor Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
Emerald Pointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath (714 sq ft) | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
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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 82 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Buffalo Grove ranging from $1,300 to $6,500.
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 $1,300 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,077.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Buffalo Grove?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Buffalo Grove range from $2,400 to $10,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,295 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,250.
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