Quick answer
One-bedrooms start at $2,100 at The Wheatlands Apartments and $2,167 at Windbrooke Crossing — The Wheatlands Apartments is the cheaper entry point. The Wheatlands Apartments lists 7 homes (4 available now); Windbrooke Crossing lists 7 (5 available now). The Wheatlands charges a $350 one-time pet fee. Windbrooke Crossing’s pet fees run $350 for one pet or $500 for two, plus $25–$40/mo pet rent.
How we get these numbers
Gathered: every figure on this page comes from IQ Realtors's own rental database of real, currently listed homes in professionally managed Chicago buildings — the same verified data behind our search.
Verified: rents, availability and move-in specials are checked against each building's official leasing sources. Fees are published only where a verified fee sheet is on file — and where one is not, the page says so instead of guessing.
Fresh: this page was generated November 13, 2026 from that data, and pages are rebuilt as the underlying rents and specials change — the generation date is the freshness stamp.
The Wheatlands Apartments and Windbrooke Crossing are both professionally managed buildings in Buffalo Grove — two towers a renter here is most likely to cross-shop. This is the side-by-side, from IQ Realtors's verified rental data.
How do rents compare at The Wheatlands Apartments and Windbrooke Crossing?
| Building | Homes listed | Available now | From | Rent range | Average rent | Sq ft range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One-bedrooms | ||||||
| The Wheatlands Apartments | 2 | 2 | $2,100 | $2,100–$2,205 | $2,153 | 800 |
| Windbrooke Crossing | 1 | 0 | $2,167 | $2,167 | $2,167 | 818 |
| Two-bedrooms | ||||||
| The Wheatlands Apartments | 2 | 2 | $2,595 | $2,595–$2,605 | $2,600 | 1,050 |
| Windbrooke Crossing | 6 | 5 | $2,275 | $2,275–$2,651 | $2,429 | 850–1,046 |
| Three-bedrooms | ||||||
| The Wheatlands Apartments | 3 | 0 | $2,455 | $2,455–$2,715 | $2,542 | 1,200 |
| Windbrooke Crossing | No three-bedroom homes with published rents in the current feed. | |||||
The buildings side by side
| The Wheatlands Apartments | Windbrooke Crossing | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 1225 Deerfield Parkway, Buffalo Grove, IL, Chicago | 1160 Windbrooke Drive, Buffalo Grove, IL, Chicago |
| Neighborhood | Buffalo Grove | Buffalo Grove |
| Homes listed | 7 | 7 |
| Available now | 4 | 5 |
| Current special | — | Preferred Employer Program: $200 admin fee waived + move-in credit for employees of select employers (Allstate · Discover · Walgreens · AbbVie/Amgen · military · local government & more) |
| Fees & utilities | Pet fee $350 one-time, pet limit 2. Only the pet figure is published on the building’s leasing platform — ask leasing for the full current fee sheet, including its current dog policy, for the rest. (Per the building’s RentCafe listing, checked November 2026.) | Administrative fee $200. Pet fees: $350 one-time for one pet · $500 for two pets; pet rent $40/mo per dog · $25/mo per cat; max 2 pets, 100 lbs combined, breed restrictions apply. Only these figures are published on the building’s official site — ask leasing for application, utility and parking pricing. (Per the building’s official site, November 2026.) |
| Parking (building summary) | — | — |
| Pets | Pet fee $350 one-time; max 2 pets | Dogs & cats OK; pet fee $350 (1 pet) / $500 (2 pets) one-time; pet rent $40/mo per dog · $25/mo per cat; max 2 pets · 100 lbs combined; breed restrictions (Nov 2026) |
| Laundry | — | — |
| Transit | 🚇 Metra: Buffalo Grove — North Central Service | 🚇 Metra: Buffalo Grove — North Central Service |
| Walk / Transit / Bike Score | 41 / 57 | 47 / 62 |
| Year built | — | — |
| Amenity highlights | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for a one-bedroom, The Wheatlands Apartments or Windbrooke Crossing?
One-bedrooms start at $2,100 at The Wheatlands Apartments (2 homes, averaging $2,153) and $2,167 at Windbrooke Crossing (1 homes, averaging $2,167), so The Wheatlands Apartments has the lower entry price.
Which is cheaper for a two-bedroom, The Wheatlands Apartments or Windbrooke Crossing?
Two-bedrooms start at $2,595 at The Wheatlands Apartments and $2,275 at Windbrooke Crossing; Windbrooke Crossing starts lower. Averages: $2,600 at The Wheatlands Apartments, $2,429 at Windbrooke Crossing.
How many homes are available now at The Wheatlands Apartments and Windbrooke Crossing?
The Wheatlands Apartments has 4 of its 7 listed homes available now; Windbrooke Crossing has 5 of 7. Dated availability for the rest is shown on IQ Realtors.
What specials are The Wheatlands Apartments and Windbrooke Crossing running?
The Wheatlands Apartments: no special on file. Windbrooke Crossing: Preferred Employer Program: $200 admin fee waived + move-in credit for employees of select employers (Allstate · Discover · Walgreens · AbbVie/Amgen · military…. Specials are as listed on IQ Realtors and change often.
What are the fees at The Wheatlands Apartments and Windbrooke Crossing?
The Wheatlands Apartments: Pet fee $350 one-time, pet limit 2. Only the pet figure is published on the building’s leasing platform — ask leasing for the full current fee sheet, including its current dog policy, for the rest. (Per the building’s RentCafe listing, checked November 2026.) Windbrooke Crossing: Administrative fee $200. Pet fees: $350 one-time for one pet · $500 for two pets; pet rent $40/mo per dog · $25/mo per cat; max 2 pets, 100 lbs combined, breed restrictions apply. Only these figures are published on the building’s official site — ask leasing for application, utility and parking pricing. (Per the building’s official site, November 2026.)
Where are The Wheatlands Apartments and Windbrooke Crossing located?
Both buildings are in Buffalo Grove, Chicago: The Wheatlands Apartments at 1225 Deerfield Parkway, Buffalo Grove, IL and Windbrooke Crossing at 1160 Windbrooke Drive, Buffalo Grove, IL.
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Search all homes on IQ Realtors → More answersFigures on this page come from IQ Realtors's verified rental data, checked against buildings' official leasing sources. Page generated November 13, 2026. Rents, specials and availability change — confirm current pricing on IQ Realtors before you apply.