Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cornerstone Lakes Neighborhood of West Chicago, IL from $1,100 (7 Rentals)

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200 Hunt Club DrSt. Charles, IL 60174
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Cornerstone Lakes, West Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cornerstone Lakes Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cornerstone Lakes area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Wood Glen Senior Residences priced from $1,136. Timber Lake has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,355. Here are the most affordable Cornerstone Lakes apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wood Glen Senior ResidencesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,136
Timber LakeCedar1BR,1BA$1,355
The Township at St. CharlesAdeleStudio,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cornerstone Lakes, IL

As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cornerstone Lakes area is the $2.27 price per square foot 1 BR Designer Overlook Model at Springs at St Charles in the in the Oak Meadows neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Cornerstone Lakes apartment is the Birch Model at Timber Lake starting at $1,725 with a $2.05 price per square foot in the Alta Vista Gardens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cornerstone Lakes apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Springs at St Charles1 BR Designer Overlook1BR,1BA$2.27
Timber LakeBirch2BR,1.5BA$2.05
The Township at St. CharlesAdeleStudio ,1BA$2.21
Ascend St. CharlesA2 - Premium1BR,1BA$2.66
The View Apartments St CharlesOutlook1BR,1BA$2.62
Wood Glen Senior ResidencesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.03

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cornerstone Lakes Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cornerstone Lakes Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cornerstone Lakes Apartment is $1,136 at Wood Glen Senior Residences.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cornerstone Lakes Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cornerstone Lakes is starting from $1,725 at Timber Lake.

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