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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 $1,795. 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$1,795
Elaine Luxury ApartmentsA01BR,1BA$1,900
Ravinia Crossing1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,950
TGM NorthShoreA21BR,1BA$1,999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Northbrook, IL

As of February 22, 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
The Residence at the Glen Town Center1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.54
Americana ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.68
485 Roger Williams Ave485 Roger Williams Ave1BR,1BA$2.31
Woodview Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.85
Arrive GlenviewA11BR,1BA$2.88
725 Saint Johns Ave725 Saint Johns Ave1BR,1BA$2.64
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 $8,446. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Northbrook ranging from $1,850 to $7,000.

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 $1,850 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,371.

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