
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Northfield, IL from $400 (50 Rentals)
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733 Elm

918 Green Bay

244 Eaton St, Unit 1

1923 W Willow RD

10118-10119 Old Orchard Ct

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Chestnut Court Apartments

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914 Green Bay Rd

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910 Green Bay Rd

916 Green Bay Rd
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918 Green Bay Rd

373 Hazel Ave

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372 Hazel Ave

1603 Waukegan Rd

373 Hazel Ave

373 Hazel Ave

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338 Tudor Ct

342 Park Ave, Unit A06C

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Old Orchard Residences

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733 Elm St
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894 Green Bay Rd

918 Green Bay Rd

373 Hazel Ave

373 Hazel Ave

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385 Hazel Ave, Unit J01W

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811 Elm St, Unit J03W

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808 Green Bay Rd, Unit J00P

343 Park Ave

343 Park Ave

Elaine Luxury Apartments
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545 Chestnut St

547 Chestnut St

545 Chestnut St

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811 Elm St, Unit A07C

545 Chestnut St

545 Chestnut St

TGM NorthShore

373 Hazel Ave

817 Elm St

Midtown Square
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Crestwood Place

916-920 Green Bay Rd

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3513 Lake Building

1334 Woodview Ln

Calhoun House Apartments

918 Green Bay Rd

Thomas Place-Senior Community

805-09 W. Elm St.

1121 Waukegan Rd
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Northfield, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northfield?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Northfield Studio Apartments | $1,786 | $1,645 | $2,249 |
| Cheap Northfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,396 | $1,425 | $3,316 |
| Cheap Northfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,338 | $1,650 | $5,053 |
| Cheap Northfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,526 | $2,795 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Northfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,121 | $7,021 | $7,421 |
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Cheapest Available Northfield Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Court Apartments | Model A | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Old Orchard Residences | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,701 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northfield, IL
As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northfield area is the $1.47 price per square foot 4832 Old Orchard Rd Model at 4832 Old Orchard Rd, Unit 2 in the in the Gross Point neighborhood starting from $2,940. The second greatest value Northfield 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 Northfield apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4832 Old Orchard Rd, Unit 2 | 4832 Old Orchard Rd | 3BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| 244 Eaton St, Unit 1 | 244 Eaton St | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Valley Lo Towers | Chestnut | 3BR,2BA | $2.69 |
| The Residence at the Glen Town Center | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.20 |
| 338 Tudor Ct | 338 Tudor Ct | 3BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| Old Orchard Residences | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| 342 Park Ave, Unit A06C | 342 Park Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| 894 Green Bay Rd | 894 Green Bay Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| 811 Elm St, Unit J03W | 811 Elm St | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| Chestnut Court Apartments | Model A | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northfield Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Northfield Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northfield Apartment is $1,600 at Chestnut Court Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Northfield Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Northfield is starting from $2,719 at TGM NorthShore.
What is the most affordable Northfield Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Northfield Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Valley Lo Towers and starts from $3,756.
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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago
Written by: Nicole Harms
I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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