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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 $1,625. 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$1,625
TGM NorthShoreA21BR,1BA$1,899
Elaine Luxury ApartmentsA01BR,1BA$1,900
AMLI DeerfieldE1Studio,1BA$1,908

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Northbrook, IL

As of January 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Northbrook area is the $1.82 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$1.82
244 Eaton St, Unit 1244 Eaton St1BR,1BA$1.33
Springs at Lake Cook Crossing3 BR Haven Overlook3BR,2BA$2.66
730 Judson Ave, Unit 05730 Judson Ave2BR,1BA$2.15
Americana ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.68
Terraces at Deerfield1C1BR,1BA$2.62
725 Saint Johns Ave, Unit 01725 Saint Johns Ave1BR,1BA$2.71
727 Saint Johns Ave, Unit A06C727 Saint Johns Ave1BR,1BA$2.71
730 Judson Ave, Unit Judson Ave 1BR730 Judson Ave1BR,1BA$2.56
Chestnut Court ApartmentsModel A1BR,1BA$2.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Northbrook

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Northbrook?

There are currently 74 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Northbrook, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,400 to $13,384. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Northbrook ranging from $1,800 to $8,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Northbrook?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Northbrook ranges from $1,800 to $8,400 with an average monthly rent of $4,361.

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