Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lake Zurich, IL from $1,000 (39 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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$1,516 - $2,391
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$1,500 - $2,375
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Albion on Northwest

975 N Sterling AvePalatine, IL 60067
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Station 250
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$1,716 - $3,651
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$1,710 - $3,645
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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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Crescent Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crescent Place

310 W Rand RdArlington Heights, IL 60004
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Lake Zurich, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lake Zurich, IL

Pricing Updated: 03/10/2026

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

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Hawthorn Woods Country Club$3,499$1,20017
Meadow Wood$4,302$1,2004

Cheapest Available Lake Zurich Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lake Zurich, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Heritage Green Apartments in the Central Vernon Hills neighborhood priced from $1,275. Court of Birch and Spruce Apartments in the South Vernon Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lake Zurich apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heritage Green Apartments1 BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,275
Court of Birch and Spruce Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,425
Albion on NorthwestOak (A) 1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,516
Lakeside Village Apartments1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 760 SQ FT - RENOVATED1BR,1BA$1,535
Williams ReserveAspenStudio,1BA$1,546
Park Butterfield Apartments2 Bedroom Floor Plan B12BR,1BA$1,556
Emerald Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath (714 sq ft)1BR,1BA$1,586
The Gates of Deer Grove Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 740 sqft1BR,1BA$1,600
Pebbleshire ApartmentsOne Bedroom- Laminate1BR,1BA$1,600
Stonebridge of Arlington Heights1x1 A1BR,1BA$1,619

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Zurich, IL

As of March 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Zurich area is the $1.81 price per square foot D1 - 3 Bed, 2 Bath Model at Albion on Lake Cook in the in the Cherrybrook Village neighborhood starting from $2,432. The second greatest value Lake Zurich apartment is the Forestwood Model at Redwood Fox River Grove starting at $2,624 with a $2.03 price per square foot in the Rawson Bridge 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.
Albion on Lake CookD1 - 3 Bed, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.81
Redwood Fox River GroveForestwood2BR,2BA$2.03
Park Butterfield Apartments2 Bedroom Floor Plan B22BR,2BA$1.61
Morris Station2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.11
The Clayson2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.87
Stonebridge of Arlington Heights1x1 A Reno1BR,1BA$1.96
Cardinal Square - Building C1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.12
Clover Ridge East ApartmentsAshbury1BR,1BA$2.13
Lakeside Village Apartments1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 760 SQ FT - RENOVATED1BR,1BA$2.02
Heritage Green Apartments1 BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.70

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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 Williams Reserve listed at $1,546.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake Zurich Apartment is $1,275 at Heritage Green 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 $1,556 at Park Butterfield 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 $2,432.

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