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215 anderson lane A

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Highland?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Highland Studio Apartments | $650 | $650 | $650 |
Highland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,457 | $705 | $2,297 |
Highland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,628 | $548 | $3,200 |
Highland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,714 | $583 | $3,035 |
Highland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $961 | $675 | $2,700 |
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Cheapest Available Highland Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Highland, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at McKay Manor priced from $548. The Social Edwardsville in the Fruit Maple Carpenter neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Highland apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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McKay Manor | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $548 |
The Social Edwardsville | The Cougar Unfurnished | 4BR,4BA | $695 |
215 anderson lane A | 1 BR / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Metro Apartments At Bethalto | Save up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC... | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Broadway Place | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland, IL and Nearby
As of August 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highland area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3Bd Deluxe Townhouse w/ Garage Model at BSB Apartments in the in the Metro East neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Highland apartment is the The Cougar Unfurnished Model at The Social Edwardsville starting at $695 with a $0.53 price per square foot in the Fruit Maple Carpenter neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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BSB Apartments | 3Bd Deluxe Townhouse w/ Garage | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
The Social Edwardsville | The Cougar Unfurnished | 4BR,4BA | $0.53 |
Storyboard on Hayden | Hayden B1 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.16 |
Parc at 720 | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.73 |
Storyboard on Park Entrance | Park Entrance B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
Storyboard on Shan | Shan B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
215 anderson lane A | 2 BR / 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Storyboard on Rockwood | Rockwood B2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.29 |
McKay Manor | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.55 |
508 Broadway, Unit 506 | 508 Broadway | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
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Walk Score®
45 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
43 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highland Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Highland Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Highland Apartment is $825 at 215 anderson lane A.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Highland Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Highland is starting from $548 at McKay Manor.
What is the most affordable Highland Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Highland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at McKay Manor and starts from $583.
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