
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Highland Park, IL from $1,547 (44 Rentals)
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730 Judson Ave

447 Roger Williams Ave, Unit 730-09

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725 Saint Johns Ave

725 St Johns Ave, Unit 91

485 Roger Williams Ave, Unit 725-13

725 St Johns Ave, Unit 31

730 Judson Ave, Unit 60
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730 Judson Ave, Unit 31

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730 Judson Ave, Unit A0

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696 Elm Pl, Unit 300

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798 Judson Ave, Unit J06P

696 Elm Pl

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432 Elm Pl

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369 Hazel Ave, Unit B8

369 Hazel Ave, Unit B9

369 Hazel Ave, Unit D8
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372 Hazel Ave

548-552 Sheridan Rd

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1183 Deerfield Rd, Unit A

1147 Deerfield Rd, Unit B

366 Park Ave, Unit 70

369 Hazel Ave, Unit D3

369 Hazel Ave, Unit B10

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30 Michigan Ave, Unit #2

Terraces at Deerfield

TGM NorthShore

Crestwood Place

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Calhoun House Apartments

1950 Cherry Ln

328 Green Bay Rd
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HIGHPOINT Highwood Station 546

1121 Waukegan Rd

47 Prairie Ave

HIGHPOINT Highwood Station 246
Highland Park, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Highland Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Highland Park Studio Apartments | $1,848 | $1,175 | $2,246 |
| Cheap Highland Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,506 | $1,675 | $5,783 |
| Cheap Highland Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,403 | $1,900 | $5,700 |
| Cheap Highland Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,722 | $2,604 | $5,831 |
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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. Arrive North Shore in the Fort Sheridan neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,789. 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 |
| Arrive North Shore | Palmer | 1BR,1BA | $1,789 |
| HIGHPOINT Highwood Station 546 | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Park, IL
As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland Park area is the $2.15 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2.5 Baths Model at Westover Townhomes in the in the Downtown Lake Forest neighborhood starting from $4,200. The second greatest value Highland Park apartment is the 3BR/1.0BA Model at Highland Park starting at $2,850 with a $2.59 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westover Townhomes | 3 Beds, 2.5 Baths | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.15 |
| Highland Park | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| Renaissance Place in Highland Park | 1Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| 318 Walker Ave | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| HIGHPOINT Highwood Station 246 | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| 30 Michigan Ave, Unit #2 | 30 Michigan Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| HIGHPOINT Highwood Station 546 | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| 696 Elm Pl, Unit 300 | 696 Elm Pl | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| 725 Saint Johns Ave | 725 Saint Johns Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| 1183 Deerfield Rd, Unit A | 1183 Deerfield Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
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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 $1,789 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 $2,200 at 548-552 Sheridan Rd.
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