| 1 BED | $1,495 |
| 2 BEDS | $1,795+ |
| 3 BEDS | Ask for Pricing |
| 1 BED | Ask for Pricing |
| 1 BED | $1,895+ |
| 2 BEDS | $2,250+ |
| 3 BEDS | $2,550 |
| 1 BED | $1,487+ |
| 2 BEDS | $1,720+ |
| STUDIO | $1,542+ |
| 1 BED | $1,558+ |
| 2 BEDS | $1,697+ |
| STUDIO | $1,490+ |
| 1 BED | $1,520+ |
| 2 BEDS | $1,915+ |
| STUDIO | $1,970+ |
| 1 BED | $2,192+ |
| 2 BEDS | $2,981+ |
| 1 BED | $2,028+ |
| 2 BEDS | $2,427+ |
| 3 BEDS | $3,540+ |
| 1 BED | $1,500 |
| 2 BEDS | Ask for Pricing |
| STUDIO | $1,752+ |
| 1 BED | $2,054+ |
| 2 BEDS | $2,392+ |
Rental prices in Buffalo Grove, Lake County, IL have increased by 13.03% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,065 to $2,334.
Compared to the national average rent of $1,741, the average rent in Buffalo Grove, Lake County, IL is $2,334.
The average monthly rent of apartments in Buffalo Grove, Lake County, IL is $2,334.
About 24% of apartment rents in Buffalo Grove, Lake County, IL range between $2,501-$3,000. Meanwhile, apartments around > $3,000 represent 7% of apartments. Around 34% of Buffalo Grove’s apartments are in the $2,001-$2,500 price range. 34% of apartments are priced between $1,501-$2,000.
The largest share of rentals in Buffalo Grove, Lake County, IL (34%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Prices and availability in Buffalo Grove, Lake County, IL were last updated on 22 Feb 2026.
The best apartment in Buffalo Grove, Lake County, IL is: Buffalo Creek.
The average rent in Buffalo Grove, Lake County, IL is $2,009.
The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Buffalo Grove, Lake County, IL is between $1,495 and $1,825.
The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Buffalo Grove, Lake County, IL is between $1,495 and $1,825.
In Buffalo Grove, 18% of the residents are renting compared to 82% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 15% of Buffalo Grove's rentals, 75% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 10% are single-family rentals.
The average age of rental buildings in Buffalo Grove is 34 years old, with 6% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which 94% are garden-style apartment communities, 6% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.
Rental apartments in Buffalo Grove come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 0% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 42% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 49% of all rentals in Buffalo Grove. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.
Just 30 miles northwest of Chicago’s famous “Loop” is the small suburb of Buffalo Grove, IL. This is a gorgeous community with lots of green spaces, golf courses and recreation all around town for renters to enjoy. Most are within walking distance of many rental apartments, such as Willow Stream Park and Emmerich Park with trails and a picnic area. Many renters who commute flock to this area because it’s on the Metra rail with stops in Buffalo Grove and destinations to Chicago’s Union Station, which only takes an hour. The three different school districts that make up the Buffalo Grove region are also very highly rated, so young families who rent will have great educational opportunities, as well as some private schools to choose from in this small town.
Renters make up about 20% of the population that lives in Buffalo Grove. The overall rental environment is an urban/suburban mix of amenities near many modern rental apartments. Most of the rental communities offer studios and one- to three-bedroom homes for a larger living space. As for amenities, there are fitness centers, pools, grilling stations and walking trails for pets. Most rental apartments are also pet-friendly with a small deposit. Some high-rise rental apartments will even have a concierge service, a rooftop terrace and a business center that caters to young professionals. This is especially helpful to renters who have a hybrid work lifestyle with some time spent at a rental apartment and other parts of the week spent in an office in Chicago.
Shopping in Buffalo Grove is pretty typical for a suburban small town. For instance, there are many shopping plazas and specialty stores owned by locals in different parts of town near rental apartments. Some are even within walking distance of rental homes, making it convenient for renters to get daily goods and services. Specifically, shopping plazas that renters go to around town include Buffalo Grove Town Center; the Grove; and Plaza Verde, which has a music store, clothing boutique and a Halal grocery store. In fact, there are at least nine different shopping plazas spread out around town. Plus, with everything that Chicago has to offer just half an hour away, it’s easy for renters to buy whatever they need for their rental apartments with ease.
Three major interstates are accessible to renters who live in Buffalo Grove — interstates 90, 94 and 294. Alternatively, public transportation is provided by the Metra rail, which goes from the Buffalo Grove Station (as part of the North Central Service of commuter trains) to Chicago’s Union Station. There are local buses that go around town, as well, for renters to use to get to popular businesses and shopping plazas. Finally, for air travel, the best option is O’Hare International Airport, which is only 13 miles away, making it convenient for renters to travel just about anywhere in the world.
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