Cheap Apartments for Rent in Highland, IL from $500 (13 Rentals)

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
McKay Manor2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$548
The Social EdwardsvilleThe Cougar Unfurnished4BR,4BA$695
215 anderson lane A1 BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$825
Metro Apartments At BethaltoSave up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC...1BR,1BA$950
Broadway Place2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
BSB Apartments3Bd Deluxe Townhouse w/ Garage3BR,2BA$1.00
The Social EdwardsvilleThe Cougar Unfurnished4BR,4BA$0.53
Storyboard on HaydenHayden B12BR,2.5BA$1.16
Parc at 720B12BR,2BA$0.73
Storyboard on Park EntrancePark Entrance B22BR,2BA$1.15
Storyboard on ShanShan B22BR,2BA$1.26
215 anderson lane A2 BR / 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.07
Storyboard on RockwoodRockwood B22BR,1.5BA$1.29
McKay Manor2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.55
508 Broadway, Unit 506508 Broadway2BR,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

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1 / 100

Minimal Transit

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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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