
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Baldwin Neighborhood of Palatine, IL from $1,100 (50 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Baldwin area of Palatine.


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Albion on Lake Cook

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The Gates of Deer Grove Apartment Homes

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Albion on Northwest

441 N Eric Dr, Unit 3A

Groves of Palatine

The Metropolitan

Brockway Place

167-169 E Palatine Rd

Ethan's Glen Townhome Community
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77 N Quentin Rd

Hidden Prairie

The Stratford

317 S Plum Grove Properties

The Providence

24 N Silverton Ct

Whispering Oaks

Cornell Lakes

Hamilton Creek

Palatine Commons
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2-66 N Smith St

Deer Run

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104 N Plum Grove Rd

Georgetown Apartments

Miramonte Pointe

Townes of St. James

Preserve/Palatine Condos

238-246 N Village Ct
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775-788 W Northwest Hwy

Cobblestone Court Condominiums

245-255 N Smith St

Hamilton Place

151 E Palatine Rd

Brandon Grove

1 Renaissance Pl

Park Towne

Hickory Hill

Palatine Station
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435-516 E Fawn Ln

Auburn Woods

Golfview Commons

116 W Wood St

Fleetwood Center

Brockway Court Apartments

205 - 209 E Palatine Rd, Palatine, IL 60067

Inverleith Apartments

Palatine Park Apartments

430 W Palatine Rd
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Baldwin, Palatine, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Baldwin?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,840 | $1,430 | $3,626 |
| Baldwin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,220 | $1,700 | $3,774 |
| Baldwin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,507 | $2,120 | $6,006 |
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There are currently 50 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Baldwin Neighborhood of Palatine, IL.
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Cheapest Available Baldwin Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Baldwin area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Fleetwood Center priced from $1,100. The Clayson has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,430. Here are the most affordable Baldwin apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleetwood Center | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| The Clayson | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,430 |
| Albion on Northwest | Oak (A) | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| The Gates of Deer Grove Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 740 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Albion on Lake Cook | C1 - 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,100 |
| Deer Park Crossing Apartments | Clover | 1BR,1BA | $2,292 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Baldwin, IL
As of January 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Baldwin area is the $1.86 price per square foot D1 - 3 Bed, 2 Bath Model at Albion on Lake Cook in the in the Cherrybrook Village neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Baldwin apartment is the 441 N Eric Dr Model at 441 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albion on Lake Cook | D1 - 3 Bed, 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.86 |
| 441 N Eric Dr, Unit 3A | 441 N Eric Dr | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
| 116 W Wood St, Unit 3 - Penthouse | 116 W Wood St | 2BR,2BA | $1.90 |
| Deer Park Crossing Apartments | Clover | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| Albion on Northwest | Oak (Ah) | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| The Gates of Deer Grove Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 720 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| The Clayson | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Fleetwood Center | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.44 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Baldwin Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Baldwin?
The cheapest apartment in Baldwin is The Clayson which is listed at $1,430, while the average apartment in Baldwin costs $2,587.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Baldwin?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 39 regular apartments in Baldwin that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Baldwin?
Cheap apartments in Baldwin have an average cost of $1,112 which is $1,475 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Baldwin.
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