Cheap Apartments for Rent in Northbrook, IL from $400 (17 Rentals)

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Crestwood Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crestwood Place

1000 Waukegan RdNorthbrook, IL 60062
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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
1 Bedroom Apartments

55-77 E Strong St

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

Wheeling Manor

305 9th StWheeling, IL 60090
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Park Place Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place Apartments

1644-1646 Waukegan RdGlenview, IL 60025
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Pinetree Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinetree Apartments

933-951 Waukegan RdDeerfield, IL 60015
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1334 Woodview Ln
1 Bedroom Apartments

1334 Woodview Ln

1334 Woodview LnGlenview, IL 60025
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Glenwest Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Glenwest Apartments

1460-1502 Lehigh AveGlenview, IL 60026
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1923 W Willow RD
1 Bedroom Apartments

1923 W Willow RD

1923 W Willow RdNorthfield, IL 60093
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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 Briarwood Terrace Apartments in the North Northfield neighborhood priced from $1,475. GlenLake Village in the Downtown Northbrook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Northbrook apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Briarwood Terrace ApartmentsSandstone 11BR,1BA$1,475
GlenLake Village1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Foxboro ApartmentsAstor1BR,1BA$1,731
Hunt Club ApartmentsOak (1Bed U-R)1BR,1BA$1,750
The Green at Chevy ChaseMedinah1BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northbrook, IL

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northbrook area is the $2.54 price per square foot Center Unit Model at Townhomes at Pointe Drive in the in the North Northfield neighborhood starting from $3,895. The second greatest value Northbrook apartment is the 2 BR/ 2 BA Model at Piper Lane starting at $1,850 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the North Northfield 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$2.54
Piper Lane2 BR/ 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.48
Ravinia Crossing2 Bed2BR,2BA$2.50
956 Chestnut St, Unit #1956 Chestnut St3BR,1BA$2.55
Briarwood Terrace ApartmentsNorthpoint 2 SBS2BR,2BA$1.89
The Green at Chevy ChaseChevy Chase Plus2BR,2BA$2.60
AMLI DeerfieldA4d1BR,1BA$2.98
Woodview ApartmentsD11BR,1BA$2.84
Foxboro ApartmentsEaston1BR,1BA$2.54
Hunt Club ApartmentsOak (1Bed G-R)1BR,1BA$2.50

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Getting Around Northbrook, IL

Walk Score®

45 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

20 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northbrook Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northbrook Apartment is $1,475 at Briarwood Terrace 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 $1,849 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 $2,495.

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