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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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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villas By The Lake

300 Lakeside DrVernon Hills, IL 60061
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North Barrington, IL Local Guide

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 Wauconda Park Apartments in the Liberty Lakes - Freedom Series neighborhood priced from $1,200. Meadowdale Apartments in the Waterford of Algonquin neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,235. Here is today’s list of the most affordable North Barrington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wauconda Park Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,200
Meadowdale Apartments1 Bedroom - 1 Bath 667 sq ft1BR,1BA$1,235
241 Main, LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,395
Heritage Green Apartments1 BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,445
Lakeside Village Apartments1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 710 SQ FT MID LEVEL1BR,1BA$1,485
Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ CommunityChampion Single Wide3BR,2BA$1,500
Park Butterfield ApartmentsStudio Floor Plan S1Studio,1BA$1,517
Waterford Place ApartmentsPowerscourt 2nd & 3rd Floor1BR,1BA$1,563
Emerald Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath (714 sq ft)1BR,1BA$1,583

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Barrington, IL and Nearby

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Barrington area is the $1.47 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Schoolhouse Apartments in the in the Arrowhead neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value North Barrington apartment is the Willowood Model at Redwood Crystal Lake starting at $2,599 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the Arrowhead neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Barrington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Schoolhouse Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.47
Redwood Crystal LakeWillowood2BR,2BA$1.88
Morris Station2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.99
Eastbanks of Lake Zurich2/22BR,2BA$1.91
The Clayson3 Bedrooms3BR,2BA$1.76
Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ CommunityChampion Single Wide3BR,2BA$1.25
Clover Ridge East ApartmentsSussex2BR,1BA$1.99
241 Main, LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.86
Heritage Green Apartments1 BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.93
Meadowdale Apartments1 Bedroom - 1 Bath 667 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.85

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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 North Barrington Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North Barrington?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Barrington is at Park Butterfield Apartments listed at $1,517.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Barrington Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Barrington Apartment is $1,200 at Wauconda Park 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 $1,500 at Wauconda Park 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 $1,500.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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