
Cheap Homes for Rent in Buffalo Grove, IL from $1,400 (12 Rentals)
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1313 Wyndham Dr

2 E Dundee Quarter Dr, Unit 307

4 Villa Verde Dr
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1550 Sandpebble Dr

6 Villa Verde Dr, Unit 215
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Buffalo Grove, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Buffalo Grove?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Buffalo Grove 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,243 | $1,400 | $3,100 |
Buffalo Grove 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,364 | $2,200 | $6,500 |
Buffalo Grove 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,960 | $3,350 | $5,000 |
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Cheapest Available Buffalo Grove Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Buffalo Grove, IL is a Studio unit found at Park Butterfield Apartments in the South Vernon Hills neighborhood priced from $1,408. Union Apartments in the McHenry Road neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,522. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Buffalo Grove apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Park Butterfield Apartments | Studio Floor Plan S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,408 |
Union Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,522 |
Mandalane | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,607 |
Williams Reserve | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1,628 |
Stonebridge of Arlington Heights | 1x1 A Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1,668 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buffalo Grove, IL
As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Buffalo Grove area is the $1.95 price per square foot 825 Waterview Cir Model at 825 Waterview Cir, Unit 3 in the in the South Vernon Hills neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Buffalo Grove apartment is the Lorraine Plus Model at The Wheatlands starting at $2,395 with a $2.28 price per square foot in the McHenry Road neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Buffalo Grove apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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825 Waterview Cir, Unit 3 | 825 Waterview Cir | 2BR,2BA | $1.95 |
The Wheatlands | Lorraine Plus | 2BR,2BA | $2.28 |
Circle Hill Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.78 |
Mallard Lake | Superior: Enhanced | 2BR,2BA | $2.37 |
2244 W Nichols Rd, Unit B | 2244 W Nichols Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Union Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
Stonebridge of Arlington Heights | 1x1 A | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Clover Ridge East Apartments | Ashbury | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
Williams Reserve | Mulberry | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
Arbor Lakes | 1 Bedroom Floor Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Buffalo Grove
What type of rentals are currently available in Buffalo Grove?
There are currently 248 Apartments for Rent in Buffalo Grove, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $10,000. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Buffalo Grove ranging from $1,400 to $6,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Buffalo Grove?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Buffalo Grove ranges from $1,400 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,528.
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