Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Northbrook Neighborhood of Northbrook, IL from $400 (33 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Northbrook area of Northbrook.

property at 3855 N Parkway Dr

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

3855 N Parkway Dr, Unit 3A

3855 N Parkway Dr
NorthbrookIL60062
property at 2818 Dundee Rd

$2,000

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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2818 Dundee Rd, Unit 11A

2818 Dundee Rd
NorthbrookIL60062
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Crestwood Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crestwood Place

1000 Waukegan RdNorthbrook, IL 60062
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Chestnut Court Apartments
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$1,600
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$1,565
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$1,600
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Chestnut Court Apartments

1644-1646 Waukegan RdGlenview, IL 60025
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property at 485 Roger Williams Ave

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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485 Roger Williams Ave, Unit 725-12

485 Roger Williams Ave
Highland ParkIL60035

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Pinetree Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinetree Apartments

933-951 Waukegan RdDeerfield, IL 60015
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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
Woodview ApartmentsStudio/1 BathStudio,1BA$1,775
Ravinia Crossing1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,950
Arrive GlenviewA11BR,1BA$2,039
TGM NorthShoreA81BR,1BA$2,199
Elaine Luxury ApartmentsA1-HC1BR,1BA$2,210

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Northbrook, IL

As of April 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Northbrook area is the $2.63 price per square foot Center Unit Model at Townhomes at Pointe Drive in the in the North Northfield neighborhood starting from $4,295. The second greatest value Downtown 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 Downtown Northbrook apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Townhomes at Pointe DriveCenter Unit3BR,2.5BA$2.63
244 Eaton St, Unit 1244 Eaton St1BR,1BA$1.33
Valley Lo TowersChestnut3BR,2BA$2.69
The Residence at the Glen Town Center2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.20
Elaine Luxury ApartmentsB3-HC2BR,2BA$2.95
Ravinia Crossing2 bed2BR,2BA$2.90
Arrive GlenviewA11BR,1BA$2.85
727 Saint Johns Ave, Unit A06C727 Saint Johns Ave1BR,1BA$2.79
729 Saint Johns Ave, Unit J05W729 Saint Johns Ave1BR,1BA$2.93
Chestnut Court ApartmentsModel A1BR,1BA$2.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Northbrook Apartments

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 Springs at Lake Cook Crossing and starts from $3,538.

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