Cheap Apartments for Rent in Port Barrington, IL from $500 (32 Rentals)

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Cotton Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cotton Creek Apartments

517-525 E Burnett RdIsland Lake, IL 60042
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Port Barrington, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Port Barrington Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Port Barrington, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Rosewood Apartments priced from $1,244. Moore Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,325. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Port Barrington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rosewood Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,244
Moore Court Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,325
Meadowdale Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath 810 sq ft2BR,1BA$1,450
The Blake at Fox RiverAlcottStudio,1BA$1,460
Eden Prairie Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath A Level 32BR,1BA$1,545
Crystal Lake Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,635
Randall VillageThe Monet1BR,1BA$1,695
Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ CommunityChampion Single Wide3BR,2BA$1,700
Skyridge Club ApartmentsSandpiper2BR,1BA$1,740
The Meadows Apartments LakemoorClover1BR,1BA$1,746

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Port Barrington, IL and Nearby

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Port Barrington area is the $1.47 price per square foot One bedroom/long den Model at The Villas At Patriot Estates in the in the Lincoln Hills neighborhood starting from $1,972. The second greatest value Port Barrington apartment is the Forestwood Model at Redwood Fox River Grove starting at $2,624 with a $2.03 price per square foot in the Rawson Bridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Port Barrington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Villas At Patriot EstatesOne bedroom/long den1BR,2.5BA$1.47
Redwood Fox River GroveForestwood2BR,2BA$2.03
Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ CommunityChampion Single Wide3BR,2BA$1.42
River PlaceResidence #5, 6, 7 and 8 (Plus Den)1BR,2BA$1.82
Brandy Drive ApartmentsPlan B2BR,1.5BA$1.73
Residence of Fairway GreensB6.BR2BR,2BA$1.90
Rosewood Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32
Eden Prairie Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath A Renovated Level 22BR,1BA$2.02
Meadowdale Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath 810 sq ft2BR,1BA$1.79
Moore Court Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.89

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Port Barrington Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Port Barrington Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Port Barrington Apartment is $1,325 at Moore Court Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Port Barrington is starting from $1,244 at Rosewood Apartments.

What is the most affordable Port Barrington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Port Barrington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ Community and starts from $1,700.

Expert Rental Resources

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.