114 Houses For Rent in Lake Barrington, IL

Discover Houses for Rent in Lake Barrington, IL

The village of Lake Barrington is a charming community to live in. It's almost 1 1/2 hours from Chicago, located in Lake County. Homes for rent allow families to visit the Catlow Theater for a show, grab a drink at McGonigal's Pub or get authentic items from the general store, Norton's U.S.A.

Facts for Renters

• The village has a short history in the books, but has been settled for a long time by townspeople. The lake was primarily owned by the Criswells, who had about 600 acres of land.
• Most of the land was used agriculturally for grazing cattle and sheep as well as growing crops. The area was desirable because it was far away from the city.
• The founder of the town was Robert Bartlett, who bought up all the land, seeing an opportunity for growth and a location desirable for newcomers. Bartlett and his brother pooled together their money for the purchase. Both had jobs in Chicago, but were thrilled by the placidity of the land.
• Bartlett started a real estate company to distribute the land while making a profit on it.
• Farmers began to come to the area seeing an opportunity to develop crops.
• The village remained a farming community for many years, with many farms still in the area today. However, the village has become much more modernized. Renters can visit several cafes, shopping centers and even spas during their time in the area.

Resources for Renters

• Learn more about this fascinating area by visiting the village of Lake Barrington website.
• Find out about local happenings in the town or what breaking stories are in the news by reading the Barrington Courier-Review.
• If you're interested in how to enroll children in school, when fundraisers are or how to plan for vacations, check out the Barrington 220 School District website.