Cheap Apartments for Rent in Winnetka, IL from $1,500 (47 Rentals)

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910 Green Bay Rd
$1,600 - $1,895

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Base Rent$1,600 - $1,895

Total Monthly Price$1,600 - $1,895
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

910 Green Bay Rd

910 Green Bay RdWinnetka, IL 60093
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924 Green Bay Rd, Unit 1
$1,745

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Base Rent$1,745

Total Monthly Price$1,745
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924 Green Bay Rd, Unit 1

924 Green Bay RdWinnetka, IL 60093
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894 Green Bay Rd
$2,050 - $2,450

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Base Rent$2,050 - $2,450

Total Monthly Price$2,050 - $2,450
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

894 Green Bay Rd

894 Green Bay RdWinnetka, IL 60093

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545 Chestnut St
$2,150 - $2,195

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Base Rent$2,150 - $2,195

Total Monthly Price$2,150 - $2,195
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545 Chestnut St

545 Chestnut StWinnetka, IL 60093
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916-920 Green Bay Rd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

916-920 Green Bay Rd

916-920 Green Bay RdWinnetka, IL 60093
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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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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
460 Winnetka Ave.Winnetka - 1 bedroom 7701BR,1BA$1,870
The ElaineA01BR,1BA$2,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Winnetka, IL

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Winnetka area is the $2.35 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at Trevian Townhomes in the in the Gross Point neighborhood starting from $3,869. The second greatest value Winnetka apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at HIGHPOINT Wilmette starting at $4,400 with a $3.12 price per square foot in the Central Street 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.
Trevian Townhomes3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$2.35
HIGHPOINT Wilmette2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.12
924 Green Bay Rd, Unit 1924 Green Bay Rd1BR,1BA$1.75
460 Winnetka Ave.Winnetka - 1 bedroom 7701BR,1BA$2.43
910 Green Bay Rd910 Green Bay Rd1BR,1BA$2.53
894 Green Bay Rd894 Green Bay Rd1BR,1BA$2.93
The ElaineA01BR,1BA$3.33
545 Chestnut St545 Chestnut St1BR,1BA$3.38
307 Ridge Rd, Unit First Floor307 Ridge Rd1BR,1BA$2.50
601 Green Bay Rd601 Green Bay RdStudio ,1BA$3.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Winnetka Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Winnetka Apartment is $1,870 at 460 Winnetka Ave..

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 $3,229 at The Elaine.

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