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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Winnetka?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Winnetka Studio Apartments | $1,576 | $1,570 | $1,595 |
Cheap Winnetka 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,055 | $1,195 | $2,440 |
Cheap Winnetka 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,690 | $1,850 | $5,212 |
Cheap Winnetka 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,850 | $3,850 | $3,850 |
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Cheapest Available Winnetka Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Elaine Luxury Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Winnetka, IL
As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Winnetka area is the $2.18 price per square foot 894 Green Bay Rd Model at 894 Green Bay Rd, Unit 894B-04 in the in the Braeside neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Winnetka apartment is the 342 Park Ave Model at 342 Park Ave, Unit A09C starting at $1,995 with a $2.22 price per square foot in the Braeside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Winnetka apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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894 Green Bay Rd, Unit 894B-04 | 894 Green Bay Rd | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
342 Park Ave, Unit A09C | 342 Park Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
Elaine Luxury Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.20 |
307 Ridge Rd, Unit Upper level | 307 Ridge Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
821 Ridge Rd, Unit 821 2E | 821 Ridge Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
371 Hazel Ave, Unit 4 | 371 Hazel Ave | Studio ,1BA | $3.14 |
372 Hazel Ave, Unit C8 | 372 Hazel Ave | Studio ,1BA | $4.25 |
371 Hazel Ave, Unit C8 | 371 Hazel Ave | Studio ,1BA | $4.19 |
738 Lavergne Ave, Unit H | 738 Lavergne Ave | 3BR,2.5BA | $38.50 |
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Getting Around Winnetka, IL
Walk Score®
80 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
68 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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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 $2,300 at Elaine Luxury Apartments.
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 $3,285 at Elaine Luxury Apartments.
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