Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lake Zurich, IL from $1,254 (46 Rentals)

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Liberty Lake
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Lake

201 S Buesching RdLake Zurich, IL 60047
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241 Main, LLC
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

241 Main, LLC

241-45 Main StLake Zurich, IL 60047

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Albion on Northwest
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$1,621 - $2,811

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Base Rent$1,621 - $2,811

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Albion on Northwest

975 N Sterling AvePalatine, IL 60067
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Albion on Lake Cook
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$1,840 - $3,106

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Base Rent$1,840 - $3,106

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Albion on Lake Cook

500 E Constitution DrPalatine, IL 60074
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Station 250
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$1,841 - $3,835

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Base Rent$1,841 - $3,835

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Station 250

250 Plaza CirMundelein, IL 60060
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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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Windbrooke Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Windbrooke Crossing

1160 Windbrooke DrBuffalo Grove, IL 60089
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Lake Zurich, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lake Zurich, IL

Pricing Updated: 09/08/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Lake Zurich, IL area range in price from $1,295 to $3,835 with an overall median price of $2,126. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lake Zurich Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Meadow Wood$1,975$1,3009
Hawthorn Woods Country Club$2,161$1,29539

Cheapest Available Lake Zurich Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lake Zurich, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Wauconda Park Apartments in the Liberty Lakes - Freedom Series neighborhood priced from $1,300. Heritage Green Apartments in the Grosse Pointe Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,445. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lake Zurich apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wauconda Park Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,300
Heritage Green Apartments1 BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,445
Lakeside Village Apartments1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 710 SQ FT MID LEVEL1BR,1BA$1,485
Park Butterfield Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A11BR,1BA$1,486
Emerald Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath (714 sq ft)1BR,1BA$1,547
The Gates of Deer Grove Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 740 sqft1BR,1BA$1,565
Albion on NorthwestElm (A1) 1 Bedroom Aparment1BR,1BA$1,621
Mandalane1C1BR,1BA$1,640
Pebbleshire ApartmentsOne Bedroom B - Carpet1BR,1BA$1,675
Arbor Lakes1 Bedroom Floor Plan A11BR,1BA$1,697

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Zurich, IL

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Zurich area is the $1.86 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Morris Station in the in the Central Vernon Hills neighborhood starting from $2,525. The second greatest value Lake Zurich apartment is the D1 - 3 Bed, 2 Bath Model at Albion on Lake Cook starting at $2,511 with a $1.87 price per square foot in the Cherrybrook Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Zurich apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Morris Station2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.86
Albion on Lake CookD1 - 3 Bed, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.87
241 W Main St, Unit 201241 W Main St2BR,2BA$1.75
241 Main, LLC2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.78
Eastbanks of Lake Zurich1/11BR,1BA$2.08
The Clayson2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.91
Arrowhead ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$2.12
Stonebridge of Arlington Heights1x1 A Reno1BR,1BA$2.05
Heritage Green Apartments1 BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.93
Lakeside Village Apartments1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 710 SQ FT MID LEVEL1BR,1BA$2.09

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake Zurich Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lake Zurich?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lake Zurich is at Park Butterfield Apartments listed at $1,509.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake Zurich Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake Zurich Apartment is $1,300 at Wauconda Park Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lake Zurich Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lake Zurich is starting from $1,500 at Wauconda Park Apartments.

What is the most affordable Lake Zurich Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lake Zurich Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Albion on Lake Cook and starts from $2,511.

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