
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Highland Park, IL from $400 (51 Rentals)
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730 Judson Ave

485 Roger Williams Ave, Unit 725-06

725 St Johns Ave, Unit 60

725 St Johns Ave, Unit 91

696 Elm Pl, Unit 105

730 Judson Ave, Unit 90

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725 Saint Johns Ave

725 St Johns Ave, Unit 40

725 St Johns Ave, Unit 21
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447 Roger Williams Ave, Unit 730-04

730 Judson Ave, Unit 40

730 Judson Ave, Unit 60

730 Judson Ave, Unit 19

696 Elm Pl, Unit 300

432 Elm Pl, Unit 003

730 Judson Ave, Unit 31

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40 Blackhawk Rd, Unit 2

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1934 Linden Ave, Unit D

1660 Green Bay Road

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933-951 Waukegan Rd, Unit 1 Bedroom

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Springs at Lake Cook Crossing

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338 Tudor Ct

366 Park Ave, Unit 20
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933-951 Waukegan Rd, Unit 2 Bedroom

1141 Waukegan Rd, Unit Two Bedroom copy

548-552 Sheridan Rd

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369 Hazel Ave, Unit C3

1141 Waukegan Rd

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220 Park Ave, Unit J03P

366 Park Ave, Unit 70

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372 Hazel Ave

369 Hazel Ave, Unit D8

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369 Hazel Ave, Unit B10

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30 Michigan Ave, Unit #2

369 Hazel Ave, Unit D3

Terraces at Deerfield

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113 Burtis Ave, Unit A

TGM NorthShore

Crestwood Place

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HIGHPOINT Highwood Station 546

1121 Waukegan Rd
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Highland Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Highland Park Studio Apartments | $1,974 | $1,547 | $2,561 |
| Cheap Highland Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,476 | $1,495 | $4,682 |
| Cheap Highland Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,340 | $1,595 | $5,944 |
| Cheap Highland Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,784 | $2,629 | $5,600 |
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Cheapest Available Highland Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Highland Park, IL is a Studio unit found at 548-552 Sheridan Rd in the Fort Sheridan neighborhood priced from $1,600. Terraces at Deerfield in the Briergate Station neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,080. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Highland Park apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 548-552 Sheridan Rd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Terraces at Deerfield | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,080 |
| TGM NorthShore | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,159 |
| Springs at Lake Cook Crossing | Studio Premier Summit | Studio,1BA | $2,202 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Park, IL
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland Park area is the $2.76 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath + Den Model at HIGHPOINT Highwood Station 546 in the in the Fort Sheridan neighborhood starting from $3,399. The second greatest value Highland Park apartment is the 113 Burtis Ave Model at 113 Burtis Ave, Unit A starting at $2,100 with a $1.91 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHPOINT Highwood Station 546 | 2 Bed 2 Bath + Den | 2BR,2BA | $2.76 |
| 113 Burtis Ave, Unit A | 113 Burtis Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| HIGHPOINT Highwood Station 440 | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.55 |
| Renaissance Place in Highland Park | 1Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| 318 Walker Ave | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| Arrive North Shore | Morgan | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| HIGHPOINT Highwood Station 246 | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
| 220 Park Ave, Unit J03P | 220 Park Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| 730 Judson Ave | 730 Judson Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| 725 Saint Johns Ave | 725 Saint Johns Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
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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 548-552 Sheridan Rd listed at $1,600.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Highland Park Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Highland Park Apartment is $1,800 at 548-552 Sheridan Rd.
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 $2,200 at 548-552 Sheridan Rd.
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 $3,573.
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