Cheap Apartments for Rent in Great Lakes, IL from $800 (32 Rentals)

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1435 Hervey Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1435 Hervey Ave

1435 Hervey AveNorth Chicago, IL 60064
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2417 Sherman Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2417 Sherman Ave

2417 Sherman AveAbbott Park, IL 60064

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927-941 Broadway Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

927-941 Broadway Ave

927-941 Broadway AveNorth Chicago, IL 60064
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2300 Barrett Ct
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

2300 Barrett Ct

2300 Barrett CtNorth Chicago, IL 60064
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1243 Jackson St
Studio Apartments

1243 Jackson St

1243 Jackson StAbbott Park, IL 60064
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615 Sheridan Rd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

615 Sheridan Rd

615 Sheridan RdLake Bluff, IL 60044
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Sheridan Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sheridan Apartments

1610 Sheridan RdNorth Chicago, IL 60064
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502-506 10th St
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

502-506 10th St

502-506 10th StWaukegan, IL 60085
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2413 Sherman Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2413 Sherman Ave

2413 Sherman AveAbbott Park, IL 60064

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2400 24th Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2400 24th Pl

2400 24th PlNorth Chicago, IL 60064
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525 W Washington Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

525 W Washington Ave

525 W Washington AveLake Bluff, IL 60044
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1548 Kristan Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1548 Kristan Ave

1548 Kristan AveNorth Chicago, IL 60064
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1911 Sherman Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1911 Sherman Ave

1911 Sherman AveNorth Chicago, IL 60064
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601 Hill St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

601 Hill St

601 Hill StWaukegan, IL 60085
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1123 Broadway Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1123 Broadway Ave

1123 Broadway AveNorth Chicago, IL 60064

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Prairie View Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Prairie View Apartments

1 Prairie View CtNorth Chicago, IL 60064
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1111 Broadway Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1111 Broadway Ave

1111 Broadway AveNorth Chicago, IL 60064
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FOREST VIEW MANOR
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

FOREST VIEW MANOR

1912 10TH StWaukegan, IL 60085
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1117 Broadway Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1117 Broadway Ave

1117 Broadway AveNorth Chicago, IL 60064
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1635 Hervey Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1635 Hervey Ave

1635 Hervey AveNorth Chicago, IL 60064
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Cheapest Available Great Lakes Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Great Lakes, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at FOREST VIEW MANOR in the North Center neighborhood priced from $1,125. Deer Valley Apartments in the Village of Lake Bluff neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,109. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Great Lakes apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
FOREST VIEW MANORFOREST VIEW MANOR - 1011BR,1BA$1,125
Deer Valley ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,109
Forest Pointe ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$2,593

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Great Lakes, IL

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Great Lakes area is the $2.65 price per square foot B1 Model at Forest Pointe Apartments in the in the Downtown Lake Forest neighborhood starting from $2,593. The second greatest value Great Lakes apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Deer Valley Apartments starting at $2,109 with a $2.91 price per square foot in the Village of Lake Bluff neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Great Lakes apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Forest Pointe ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$2.65
Deer Valley ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.91

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.