Cheap Apartments for Rent in Highland Park, IL from $400 (43 Rentals)

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725 Saint Johns Ave
$1,795 - $1,895
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$1,795 - $1,895

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725 Saint Johns Ave

725 Saint Johns AveHighland Park, IL 60035
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Albion Highland Park
$2,041 - $7,476
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Albion Highland Park

1850 Green Bay RdHighland Park, IL 60035
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1660 Green Bay Road
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1660 Green Bay Road

1660 Green Bay RdHighland Park, IL 60035
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Braeside Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Braeside Apartments

26 Blackhawk RdHighland Park, IL 60035
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Braeside Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Braeside Apartments

511 County Line RdHighland Park, IL 60035
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Laurel Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Laurel Apartments

833 Laurel AveHighland Park, IL 60035
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338 Tudor Ct
$1,565 - $2,395
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338 Tudor Ct

338 Tudor CtGlencoe, IL 60022

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Crestwood Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crestwood Place

1000 Waukegan RdNorthbrook, IL 60062
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Highland Park, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highland Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Highland Park, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Arrive North Shore in the Fort Sheridan neighborhood priced from $1,759. 548-552 Sheridan Rd in the Fort Sheridan neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Highland Park apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arrive North ShorePalmer1BR,1BA$1,759
548-552 Sheridan Rd1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,800
Ravinia Crossing1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,950
HIGHPOINT Highwood Station 5461 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,973
Springs at Lake Cook CrossingStudio Premier SummitStudio,1BA$2,021

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Park, IL

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland Park area is the $2.90 price per square foot 2 bed Model at Ravinia Crossing in the in the Briergate Station neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Highland Park apartment is the 350 Prairie Ave Model at 350 Prairie Ave, Unit A starting at $2,100 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Briergate Station neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ravinia Crossing2 bed2BR,2BA$2.90
350 Prairie Ave, Unit A350 Prairie Ave3BR,1BA$1.75
TGM NorthShoreB102BR,2BA$2.96
HIGHPOINT Highwood Station 5462 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.53
HIGHPOINT Highwood Station 4402 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.59
Elaine Luxury ApartmentsA62BR,1BA$3.06
338 Tudor Ct338 Tudor Ct1BR,1BA$2.50
725 Saint Johns Ave725 Saint Johns Ave1BR,1BA$2.71
725 Saint Johns Ave, Unit #19725 Saint Johns Ave1BR,1BA$2.85
220 Park Ave, Unit J03P220 Park Ave1BR,1BA$2.42

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highland Park Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Highland Park?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Highland Park is at Springs at Lake Cook Crossing listed at $2,031.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Highland Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Highland Park Apartment is $1,759 at Arrive North Shore.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Highland Park Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Highland Park is starting from $2,109 at Arrive North Shore.

What is the most affordable Highland Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Highland Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Springs at Lake Cook Crossing and starts from $3,438.

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