Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Baldwin Neighborhood of Palatine, IL from $1,100 (51 Rentals)

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Albion on Lake Cook
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$2,082 - $2,764
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Albion on Lake Cook

500 E Constitution DrPalatine, IL 60074
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Albion on Northwest
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$1,558 - $2,413
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Albion on Northwest

975 N Sterling AvePalatine, IL 60067
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514 Spruce Dr, Unit 1
$1,750
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514 Spruce Dr, Unit 1

514 Spruce DrPalatine, IL 60074
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Groves of Palatine
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Groves of Palatine

410-470 Mahogony DrPalatine, IL 60067
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The Metropolitan
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Metropolitan

235 N Smith StPalatine, IL 60067
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Brockway Place
Studio Apartments

Brockway Place

33-55 S Brockway StPalatine, IL 60067

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77 N Quentin Rd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

77 N Quentin Rd

77 N Quentin RdPalatine, IL 60067
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Hidden Prairie
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hidden Prairie

588-679 N Hidden Prairie CtPalatine, IL 60067
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The Stratford
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Stratford

190 W Johnson StPalatine, IL 60067
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Hamilton Creek
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Creek

205 W Hamilton DrPalatine, IL 60067
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Palatine Commons
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palatine Commons

441 Fairview WayPalatine, IL 60067
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The Providence
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Providence

50 N Plum Grove RdPalatine, IL 60067
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24 N Silverton Ct
3 Bedroom Apartments

24 N Silverton Ct

24 N Silverton CtPalatine, IL 60067

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Whispering Oaks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Whispering Oaks

716 N Whispering Oaks CtPalatine, IL 60074
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Cornell Lakes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cornell Lakes

400-510 Cornell AvePalatine, IL 60067
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2-66 N Smith St
Studio Apartments

2-66 N Smith St

2-66 N Smith StPalatine, IL 60067
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Deer Run
Studio Apartments

Deer Run

634 N Deer Run DrPalatine, IL 60067

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Miramonte Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Miramonte Pointe

59 S Hale StPalatine, IL 60067
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Brandon Grove
2 Bedroom Apartments

Brandon Grove

109-197 W Brandon CtPalatine, IL 60067
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Hamilton Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Place

223-265 W Jennifer LnPalatine, IL 60067
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Park Towne
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Towne

140 W Wood StPalatine, IL 60067
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Hickory Hill
3 Bedroom Apartments

Hickory Hill

802-893 St Johns PlPalatine, IL 60067
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Palatine Station
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Palatine Station

82-266 N Smith StPalatine, IL 60067

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435-516 E Fawn Ln
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

435-516 E Fawn Ln

435-516 E Fawn LnPalatine, IL 60074
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Auburn Woods
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Auburn Woods

818-1087 N Auburn Woods DrPalatine, IL 60067
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116 W Wood St
Studio Apartments

116 W Wood St

116 W Wood StPalatine, IL 60067
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Golfview Commons
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Golfview Commons

220-266 W Golfview TerPalatine, IL 60067
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Fleetwood Center
Studio Apartments

Fleetwood Center

323-409 N Northwest HwyPalatine, IL 60067
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Inverleith Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Inverleith Apartments

525 N Quentin RdPalatine, IL 60067
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Baldwin, Palatine, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Baldwin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Baldwin area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Albion on Northwest priced from $1,558. The Clayson has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,627. Here are the most affordable Baldwin apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Albion on NorthwestElm (A1) 1 Bedroom Aparment1BR,1BA$1,558
The Clayson1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,627
The Gates of Deer Grove Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 775 sqft1BR,1BA$1,650
Albion on Lake CookA1 - 1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,082
Deer Park Crossing ApartmentsAmherst1BR,1BA$2,347

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Baldwin, IL

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Baldwin area is the $1.96 price per square foot D1 - 3 Bed, 2 Bath Model at Albion on Lake Cook in the in the Cherrybrook Village neighborhood starting from $2,632. The second greatest value Baldwin apartment is the 425 N Eric Dr Model at 425 N Eric Dr, Unit 3A starting at $1,795 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Pleasant Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Baldwin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Albion on Lake CookD1 - 3 Bed, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.96
425 N Eric Dr, Unit 3A425 N Eric Dr2BR,2BA$1.80
116 W Wood St, Unit 2E116 W Wood St2BR,2BA$1.94
158 N Brockway St, Unit 1B158 N Brockway St1BR,1BA$1.66
Deer Park Crossing ApartmentsAmherst1BR,1BA$2.91
The Gates of Deer Grove Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 775 sqft1BR,1BA$2.13
Albion on NorthwestOak (Ah) 1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$2.35
The Clayson1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.32

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Baldwin, Palatine, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Baldwin Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Baldwin Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Baldwin Apartment is $1,558 at Albion on Northwest.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Baldwin Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Baldwin is starting from $1,760 at The Gates of Deer Grove Apartment Homes.

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