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244 N Smith St, Unit G5

1461 N Winslowe Dr

1926 Prairie Square

2 E Dundee Quarter Dr

6 Villa Verde Dr, Unit 207, Unit 207

1915 N Hicks Rd, Unit 207, Unit 207

15B E Dundee Quarter Dr
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337 N Carter St

525 N Quentin Rd, Unit 615

304 N Carter St

444 Osage Ln

337 N Carter St, Unit 202, Unit 202

220 W Colfax St

1935 N Hicks Rd

1405 E Central Rd
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509 N Dunton Ave, Unit #6, 2nd Floor, Unit #6, 2nd Floor

869 Trace Dr, Unit 101, Unit 101

2014 N Rand Rd

3000 Bayside Dr, Unit 204, Unit 204

920 Casey Ct

111 S Baybrook Dr

2632 Pirates Cv, Unit 2632 Pirates Cove #6, Unit 2632 Pirates Cove #6

Furnished Studio-Chicago - Woodfield Mall
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1374 E Wyndham Cir, Unit 202, Unit 202

422 N Lake Shore Dr

856 E Capri Dr

525 N Quentin Rd, Unit 402

510 W Eastman St

1 One Renaissance Pl, Unit 1017

1919 Prairie Square

1028 Silvana Ct
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2215 Nichols Rd

1 Renaissance Pl
Palatine, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Palatine?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palatine 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,275 | $1,650 | $3,500 |
| Palatine 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,006 | $1,995 | $4,400 |
| Palatine 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,436 | $3,050 | $3,800 |
| Palatine 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,500 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
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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. Village in the Park Apartments in the Far Northwest Suburban Cook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Palatine apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Grove | Two Room Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Village in the Park Apartments | Lexus (Studio) | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
| The Preserve at Woodfield | Arbor | 2BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| The Clayson | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,498 |
| Village Park Apartments, LLC | A1/1-700-X | 1BR,1BA | $1,515 |
| Fieldpointe of Schaumburg | Willow (S) | Studio,1BA | $1,567 |
| Stonebridge of Arlington Heights | 1x1 A Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1,569 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palatine, IL
As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Palatine area is the $1.94 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 $2,607. The second greatest value Palatine apartment is the Algonquin Model at The Preserve at Woodfield starting at $2,190 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Des Plaines Arlington Hts Corridor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Palatine apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albion on Lake Cook | C2 - 2 Bed + Den, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
| The Preserve at Woodfield | Algonquin | 3BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| 110 S Dunton Ave, Unit 3C | 110 S Dunton Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.03 |
| 425 N Eric Dr, Unit 3A | 425 N Eric Dr | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
| 116 W Wood St, Unit 2E | 116 W Wood St | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
| 158 N Brockway St, Unit 1B | 158 N Brockway St | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Circle Hill Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Stonebridge of Arlington Heights | 1x1 A | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Schaumburg- International Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| 214-222 S Pine Ave | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Palatine?
There are currently 290 Apartments for Rent in Palatine, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,300 to $14,672. There are also 87 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Palatine ranging from $1,500 to $4,500.
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 $1,500 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,003.
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