
Cheap Apartments for Rent in North Barrington, IL from $900 (39 Rentals)
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Meadowdale Apartments

Beech St Senior Lofts

Park Butterfield Apartments

Heritage Green Apartments

The Clayson

Lakeside Village Apartments

Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ Community

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Albion on Northwest
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Williams Reserve

Arrowhead Apartments

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Waterford Place Apartments

Springs at Three Oaks

Arbor Lakes

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Pebbleshire Apartments

320 W Main St, Unit 2

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Station 250
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Morris Station

The Pointe Apartments

Emerald Pointe Apartments

The Landings of Lake Zurich

Cardinal Square - Building D2

Marlene Court Apartments

Georgian Court Apartments

220 S Main St

3 E Main St
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1418 S Barrington Rd

520 S Main St

Brockway Court Apartments

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Waters Edge

Villas By The Lake

444 Osage Ln

456 E Spruce Dr

155 E Mill St
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159 E Mill St

Cardinal Square - Building C

1255 N Sterling Ave
North Barrington, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Barrington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Barrington Studio Apartments | $1,705 | $1,474 | $1,886 |
| North Barrington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,835 | $1,200 | $2,564 |
| North Barrington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,178 | $1,450 | $3,651 |
| North Barrington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,718 | $1,500 | $5,088 |
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Cheapest Available North Barrington Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in North Barrington, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Heritage Green Apartments in the Central Vernon Hills neighborhood priced from $1,445. Meadowdale Apartments in the Waterford of Algonquin neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable North Barrington apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Green Apartments | 1 BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,445 |
| Meadowdale Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath 810 sq ft | 2BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| The Clayson | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,473 |
| Lakeside Village Apartments | 1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 710 SQ FT MID LEVEL | 1BR,1BA | $1,485 |
| Albion on Northwest | Oak (A) 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,533 |
| Park Butterfield Apartments | 2 Bedroom Floor Plan B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,558 |
| Arrowhead Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Arbor Lakes | 1 Bedroom Floor Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| The Gates of Deer Grove Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 740 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Pebbleshire Apartments | One Bedroom- Laminate | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Barrington, IL and Nearby
As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Barrington area is the $1.83 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Morris Station in the in the Central Vernon Hills neighborhood starting from $2,486. The second greatest value North Barrington apartment is the C2 - 2 Bed + Den, 2 Bath Model at Albion on Lake Cook starting at $2,532 with a $1.89 price per square foot in the Cherrybrook Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Barrington apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Station | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
| Albion on Lake Cook | C2 - 2 Bed + Den, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.89 |
| Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ Community | Champion Single Wide | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Park Butterfield Apartments | 2 Bedroom Floor Plan B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Eastbanks of Lake Zurich | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Emerald Pointe Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath (954 sq ft) | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Springs at Three Oaks | 1GC | 1 BR Grand Courtyard | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Meadowdale Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath 810 sq ft | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Heritage Green Apartments | 1 BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Lakeside Village Apartments | 1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 710 SQ FT MID LEVEL | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Barrington Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Barrington Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Barrington Apartment is $1,445 at Heritage Green Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom North Barrington Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Barrington is starting from $1,450 at Meadowdale Apartments.
What is the most affordable North Barrington Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap North Barrington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ Community and starts from $1,700.
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