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1314 N 21st Ave, Unit Shared second floor

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3002 Prairie St, Unit na

Argyle Garden Apartments

1122 N 32nd Ave

3112 Calwagner St

1021 David Dr

1213 34th Ave

3106 Calwagner St, Unit 2

Brook Forest Apartments
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160 E Lake St

605 N Wolf Rd, Unit 605 N Wolf Rd 4F

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215 E 1st St

The Bennington

9630 Ivanhoe Ave, Unit 2

Fairway Green Apartments

Kenmore Park

121 W 1st St

Bellwood Gateway

Elmhurst Place Apartments
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1045 David Dr, Unit 2W

1971 N 19th Ave, Unit 9

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3034 Houston St, Unit 2B

345 N Addison Ave

9801 Schiller Blvd

The Fynn

Premier Luxury Apartments

Casa Heritage

Terrace Apartments
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1123 N 33rd Ave

Chestnut Villa

Dolores Place Apartments

Dolores Place Apartments

11010 W Grand Ave

3611 Adams Street

Liberty Village

3108 Saint Charles Rd

636 S 13th Ave

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Elmcrest Apartments

29 N Hillside Ave

1151 DAVID DRIVE

9565 Franklin Ave

9630 Ivanhoe Ave

3029 Bright St

315-329 Kimbell Apartments

9216 Seymour Ave

1020 S 13th Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northlake?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Northlake Studio Apartments | $2,229 | $1,980 | $2,476 |
| Cheap Northlake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,288 | $950 | $3,476 |
| Cheap Northlake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,043 | $1,350 | $4,756 |
| Cheap Northlake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,211 | $2,095 | $6,326 |
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Cheapest Available Northlake Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Northlake, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Argyle Garden Apartments in the Elmhurst City Centre neighborhood priced from $1,100. Brook Forest Apartments in the Metra-Bensenville Station neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,435. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Northlake apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argyle Garden Apartments | 1x1 600 | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Brook Forest Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,435 |
| The Bennington | Seven 70 | 1BR,1BA | $1,532 |
| Bellwood Gateway | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,685 |
| Elmhurst Place Apartments | The Addison | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Brentwood Apartments | Premier Line | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northlake, IL
As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northlake area is the $1.70 price per square foot 1045 David Dr Model at 1045 David Dr, Unit 2W in the in the Metra-Bensenville Station neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Northlake apartment is the 3034 Houston St Model at 3034 Houston St, Unit 2B starting at $1,800 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Franklin Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northlake apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1045 David Dr, Unit 2W | 1045 David Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| 3034 Houston St, Unit 2B | 3034 Houston St | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Premier Luxury Apartments | 1 Bed - Plus | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| The Bennington | Eight 72 Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Brentwood Apartments | Luxury Line | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Elmhurst Place Apartments | The Addison | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| 3106 Calwagner St, Unit 2 | 3106 Calwagner St | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Brook Forest Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Argyle Garden Apartments | 1x1 600 | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| 3002 Prairie St, Unit na | 3002 Prairie St | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northlake Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Northlake?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Northlake is at The Fynn listed at $1,980.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Northlake Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northlake Apartment is $1,100 at Argyle Garden Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Northlake Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Northlake is starting from $1,720 at The Bennington.
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