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Crestwood Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crestwood Place

1000 Waukegan RdNorthbrook, IL 60062
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725 Saint Johns Ave
$1,895 - $1,995
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725 Saint Johns Ave

725 Saint Johns AveHighland Park, IL 60035
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338 Tudor Ct
$1,895 - $2,595
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338 Tudor Ct

338 Tudor CtGlencoe, IL 60022

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Rivertrail Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rivertrail Apartments

515-519 S Milwaukee AveWheeling, IL 60090
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55-77 E Strong St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

55-77 E Strong St

55-77 E Strong StWheeling, IL 60090
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Wheeling Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wheeling Manor

305 9th StWheeling, IL 60090
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Northbrook, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northbrook Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Northbrook, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Chestnut Court Apartments in the Downtown Northbrook neighborhood priced from $1,600. Foxboro Apartments in the Dundee Road neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,627. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Northbrook apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chestnut Court ApartmentsModel A1BR,1BA$1,600
Foxboro ApartmentsEaston1BR,1BA$1,627
The Green At Chevy Chase ApartmentsDoral1BR,1BA$1,675
GlenLake Village1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Briarwood Terrace ApartmentsColonial 22BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northbrook, IL

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northbrook area is the $2.45 price per square foot Center Unit Model at Townhomes at Pointe Drive in the in the North Northfield neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value Northbrook apartment is the 244 Eaton St Model at 244 Eaton St, Unit 1 starting at $2,000 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Gross Point neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northbrook apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Townhomes at Pointe DriveCenter Unit3BR,2.5BA$2.45
244 Eaton St, Unit 1244 Eaton St1BR,1BA$1.33
Valley Lo TowersChestnut3BR,2BA$2.68
Piper Lane2 BR/ 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.56
Briarwood Terrace ApartmentsNorthpoint 2 Split2BR,2BA$1.76
301 Riverwalk PlaceThe Elm1BR,1BA$2.38
The Residence at the Glen Town Center1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.48
338 Tudor Ct338 Tudor Ct1BR,1BA$2.71
342 Park Ave, Unit A06C342 Park Ave1BR,1BA$2.42
Chestnut Court ApartmentsModel A1BR,1BA$2.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northbrook Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Northbrook?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Northbrook is at Springs at Lake Cook Crossing listed at $2,030.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Northbrook Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northbrook Apartment is $1,600 at Chestnut Court Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Northbrook is starting from $1,750 at Briarwood Terrace Apartments.

What is the most affordable Northbrook Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Northbrook Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at GlenLake Village and starts from $2,595.

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