Cheap Homes for Rent in Palatine, IL from $1,400 (38 Rentals)

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property at 1303 Wyndham Dr

$1,495

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$1,495

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

1303 Wyndham Dr, Unit 108

1303 Wyndham Dr
PalatineIL60074
property at 646 N Kaspar Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 3

646 N Kaspar Ave

Arlington HeightsIL60004
property at 3255 KIRCHOFF Rd

$1,525

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$1,525

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$1,525

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

3255 KIRCHOFF Rd

Rolling MeadowsIL60008
property at 520 Hill Dr

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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520 Hill Dr, Unit 304

520 Hill Dr
Hoffman EstatesIL60169

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property at 1009 Buccaneer Dr

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1009 Buccaneer Dr, Unit 3

1009 Buccaneer Dr
SchaumburgIL60173
property at 755 Grove Dr

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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755 Grove Dr, Unit 106

755 Grove Dr
Buffalo GroveIL60089

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property at 334 W Miner St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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334 W Miner St, Unit 3A

334 W Miner St
Arlington HeightsIL60005
property at 3000 Bayside Dr

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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3000 Bayside Dr, Unit 204

3000 Bayside Dr
PalatineIL60074
property at 110 S Dunton Ave

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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110 S Dunton Ave, Unit 3I

110 S Dunton Ave
Arlington HeightsIL60005

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property at 2028 N Rand Rd

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2028 N Rand Rd, Unit 201

2028 N Rand Rd
PalatineIL60074
property at 510 W Eastman St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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510 W Eastman St, Unit 2F

510 W Eastman St
Arlington HeightsIL60005

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property at 4424 Euclid Ave

$1,950 - $2,000

2 Bedroom Rentals

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4424 Euclid Ave

Rolling MeadowsIL60008

Palatine, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Palatine Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Palatine, IL is a Studio unit found at Plum Grove in the Pleasant Hill neighborhood priced from $1,300. The Preserve at Woodfield in the Des Plaines Arlington Hts Corridor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,440. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Palatine apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Plum GroveTwo Room StudioStudio,1BA$1,300
The Preserve at WoodfieldElk1BR,1BA$1,440
Arrowhead ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,495
Village Park ApartmentsA1/3-700-X1BR,1BA$1,515
Fieldpointe of SchaumburgWillow (S)Studio,1BA$1,536
Village in the Park ApartmentsHawthorne Premium1BR,1BA$1,550
214-222 S Pine Ave1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,600
Hawthorne ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,600
Circle Hill Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,600
Arbor Lakes1 Bedroom Floor Plan A11BR,1BA$1,603

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palatine, IL

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Palatine area is the $1.98 price per square foot D1 - 3 Bed, 2 Bath Model at Albion on Lake Cook in the in the Cherrybrook Village neighborhood starting from $2,655. The second greatest value Palatine apartment is the 110 S Dunton Ave Model at 110 S Dunton Ave, Unit 3C starting at $2,500 with a $2.03 price per square foot in the Central Business District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Palatine apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Albion on Lake CookD1 - 3 Bed, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.98
110 S Dunton Ave, Unit 3C110 S Dunton Ave2BR,2BA$2.03
The Clayson2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.89
Clover Ridge East ApartmentsSussex2BR,1BA$2.14
Circle Hill Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.84
Stonebridge of Arlington Heights1x1 A Reno1BR,1BA$2.06
The Preserve at WoodfieldElk1BR,1BA$1.80
Schaumburg- International Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.14
214-222 S Pine Ave1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$2.13
Arrowhead ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.10

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Palatine, IL
Population: 68,053

Ranked #537

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Palatine

What type of rentals are currently available in Palatine?

There are currently 284 Apartments for Rent in Palatine, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,240 to $14,712. There are also 95 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Palatine ranging from $1,475 to $6,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Palatine ranges from $1,475 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,986.

Expert Rental Resources

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