Cheap Homes for Rent in Baldwin Neighborhood of Palatine, IL from $1,600 (10 Rentals)

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property at 444 Osage Ln

$1,650

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444 Osage Ln

PalatineIL60074

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property at 337 N Carter St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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337 N Carter St, Unit 202, Unit 202

337 N Carter St
PalatineIL60067

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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 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 $1,473. Here are the most affordable Baldwin apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fleetwood CenterStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
The Clayson1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,473
Albion on NorthwestOak (A) 1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,516

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Baldwin, IL

As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Baldwin area is the $1.89 price per square foot C2 - 2 Bed + Den, 2 Bath Model at Albion on Lake Cook in the in the Cherrybrook Village neighborhood starting from $2,532. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Albion on Lake CookC2 - 2 Bed + Den, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.89
441 N Eric Dr, Unit 3A441 N Eric Dr2BR,2BA$1.80
116 W Wood St, Unit 2E116 W Wood St2BR,2BA$1.94
Deer Park Crossing ApartmentsAmherst1BR,1BA$2.85
The Gates of Deer Grove Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 740 sqft1BR,1BA$2.23
Albion on NorthwestOak (Ah) 1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$2.46
The Clayson1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.10
Fleetwood CenterStudioStudio ,1BA$2.44

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Baldwin, Palatine, IL

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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about Baldwin

What type of rentals are currently available in Baldwin?

There are currently 80 Apartments for Rent in Baldwin, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,350 to $6,593. There are also 22 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Baldwin ranging from $1,650 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Baldwin?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Baldwin ranges from $1,650 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,927.

Expert Rental Resources

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