Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Northbrook Neighborhood of Northbrook, IL from $400 (34 Rentals)

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Crestwood Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crestwood Place

1000 Waukegan RdNorthbrook, IL 60062
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property at 4400 W Lake Ave

$1,695 - $2,645

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 7

4400 W Lake Ave

GlenviewIL60026

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1923 W Willow RD
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1923 W Willow RD

1923 W Willow RdNorthfield, IL 60093
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Braeside Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Braeside Apartments

26 Blackhawk RdHighland Park, IL 60035
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Braeside Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Braeside Apartments

511 County Line RdHighland Park, IL 60035
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Downtown Northbrook, Northbrook, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Northbrook Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Northbrook area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Chestnut Court Apartments priced from $1,600. GlenLake Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable Downtown Northbrook apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chestnut Court ApartmentsModel A1BR,1BA$1,600
GlenLake Village1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Ravinia Crossing1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,950
Arrive GlenviewA11BR,1BA$1,959
Elaine Luxury ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,960
Springs at Lake Cook CrossingStudio Premier SummitStudio,1BA$2,005
The Residence at the Glen Town Center1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,216
Terraces at Deerfield1C1BR,1BA$2,285
Woodview Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,332

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Northbrook, IL

As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown Northbrook apartment is the 2 bed Model at Ravinia Crossing starting at $3,500 with a $2.90 price per square foot in the Briergate Station neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Northbrook apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Townhomes at Pointe DriveCenter Unit3BR,2.5BA$2.45
Ravinia Crossing2 bed2BR,2BA$2.90
Elaine Luxury ApartmentsA62BR,1BA$3.10
AMLI DeerfieldA5D1BR,1BA$2.98
GlenLake Village2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.37
The Residence at the Glen Town Center1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.48
Woodview Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.95
Arrive GlenviewA11BR,1BA$2.74
729 Saint Johns Ave, Unit Apt. 12729 Saint Johns Ave1BR,1BA$3.03
Chestnut Court ApartmentsModel A1BR,1BA$2.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Northbrook Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Northbrook?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Northbrook is at Springs at Lake Cook Crossing listed at $2,005.

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

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

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Northbrook is starting from $2,195 at GlenLake Village.

What is the most affordable Downtown Northbrook Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Northbrook Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at GlenLake Village and starts from $2,645.

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