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

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3245 Westview Dr, Unit 1
$1,800
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$1,800

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 31

3245 Westview Dr, Unit 1

3245 Westview DrNorthbrook, IL 60062
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Crestwood Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crestwood Place

1000 Waukegan RdNorthbrook, IL 60062
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$1,695 - $2,645

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4400 W Lake Ave

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244 Eaton St, Unit 1
$2,000
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244 Eaton St, Unit 1

244 Eaton StNorthfield, IL 60093
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AMLI Deerfield
$2,024 - $4,636
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AMLI Deerfield

1525 Lake Cook RdDeerfield, IL 60015
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1923 W Willow RD
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1923 W Willow RD

1923 W Willow RdNorthfield, IL 60093
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Braeside Apartments
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Braeside Apartments

511 County Line RdHighland Park, IL 60035
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Braeside Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Braeside Apartments

26 Blackhawk RdHighland Park, IL 60035
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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 $1,825. 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$1,825
Arrive GlenviewA11BR,1BA$2,029
Terraces at Deerfield1A1BR,1BA$2,030
The Residence at the Glen Town Center1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,100
TGM NorthShoreA21BR,1BA$2,139
Woodview Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,173
AMLI DeerfieldA31BR,1BA$2,195
Springs at Lake Cook CrossingStudio Premier SummitStudio,1BA$2,232

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Northbrook, IL

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Northbrook area is the $1.33 price per square foot 244 Eaton St Model at 244 Eaton St, Unit 1 in the in the Gross Point neighborhood starting from $2,000. 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.
244 Eaton St, Unit 1244 Eaton St1BR,1BA$1.33
Ravinia Crossing2 bed2BR,2BA$2.90
Elaine Luxury ApartmentsA62BR,1BA$3.06
The Residence at the Glen Town Center1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.26
Woodview Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.03
Terraces at Deerfield1B1BR,1BA$2.87
GlenLake Village1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.52
AMLI DeerfieldA31BR,1BA$3.04
Arrive GlenviewA11BR,1BA$2.84
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 $2,232.

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 $2,295 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 $2,495.

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