Cheap Apartments for Rent in Winnetka, IL from $900 (43 Rentals)

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910 Green Bay Rd
$1,645 - $2,045
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910 Green Bay Rd

910 Green Bay RdWinnetka, IL 60093
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733 Elm St
$1,745 - $1,995
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733 Elm St

733 Elm StWinnetka, IL 60093
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$1,745 - $1,995

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733 Elm St

WinnetkaIL60093

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545 Chestnut St
$1,995 - $2,495
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545 Chestnut St

545 Chestnut StWinnetka, IL 60093
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916-920 Green Bay Rd
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916-920 Green Bay Rd

916-920 Green Bay RdWinnetka, IL 60093
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$1,595 - $2,045

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918 Green Bay Rd

WinnetkaIL60093
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805-09 W. Elm St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

805-09 W. Elm St.

805-09 Elm StWinnetka, IL 60093

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338 Tudor Ct
$1,895 - $2,595
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338 Tudor Ct

338 Tudor CtGlencoe, IL 60022

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3513 Lake Building
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3513 Lake Building

3513 Lake AveWilmette, IL 60091
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1923 W Willow RD
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1923 W Willow RD

1923 W Willow RdNorthfield, IL 60093
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Cheapest Available Winnetka Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Old Orchard ResidencesA11BR,1BA$1,701
Elaine Luxury ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,960

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Winnetka, IL

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Winnetka area is the $1.42 price per square foot 4832 Old Orchard Rd Model at 4832 Old Orchard Rd, Unit 2 in the in the Gross Point neighborhood starting from $2,840. The second greatest value Winnetka apartment is the 244 Eaton St Model at 244 Eaton St, Unit 1 starting at $2,000 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Gross Point neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Winnetka apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4832 Old Orchard Rd, Unit 24832 Old Orchard Rd3BR,2BA$1.42
244 Eaton St, Unit 1244 Eaton St1BR,1BA$1.33
Elaine Luxury ApartmentsB1A2BR,2BA$3.01
Old Orchard ResidencesA11BR,1BA$2.27
342 Park Ave, Unit A06C342 Park Ave1BR,1BA$2.42
894 Green Bay Rd894 Green Bay Rd1BR,1BA$2.50
338 Tudor Ct338 Tudor Ct1BR,1BA$2.71
547 Chestnut St547 Chestnut St1BR,1BA$2.85
545 Chestnut St545 Chestnut St1BR,1BA$2.85
910 Green Bay Rd910 Green Bay RdStudio ,1BA$3.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Winnetka Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Winnetka?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Winnetka is at The Residences of Wilmette listed at $2,795.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Winnetka Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Winnetka Apartment is $1,701 at Old Orchard Residences.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Winnetka is starting from $3,240 at Elaine Luxury Apartments.

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