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30 Michigan Ave, Unit #2
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900

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30 Michigan Ave, Unit #2

30 Michigan AveHighwood, IL 60040
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Albion Highland Park
$2,221 - $7,911

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Albion Highland Park

1850 Green Bay RdHighland Park, IL 60035
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$2,287
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1770 1st St

Highland ParkIL60035
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Laurel Apartments

833 Laurel AveHighland Park, IL 60035

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Cheapest Available Highwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Highwood, IL is a Studio unit found at 548-552 Sheridan Rd in the Fort Sheridan neighborhood priced from $1,600. HIGHPOINT Highwood Station 546 in the Fort Sheridan neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,925. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Highwood apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
548-552 Sheridan RdStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
HIGHPOINT Highwood Station 5461 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,925
Albion Highland ParkS5 - WestStudio,1BA$2,221
HIGHPOINT Highwood Station 2461 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,250
Renaissance Place in Highland Park1Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$2,350
Arrive North ShoreLinden2BR,1BA$2,459
318 Walker Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,500
HIGHPOINT Highwood Station 4401Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$2,532

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highwood, IL

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highwood area is the $0.22 price per square foot 611 Mulberry Pl Model at 611 Mulberry Pl, Unit 2nd floor in the in the Briergate Station neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Highwood apartment is the 3 Beds, 2.5 Baths Model at Westover Townhomes starting at $4,200 with a $2.15 price per square foot in the Downtown Lake Forest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
611 Mulberry Pl, Unit 2nd floor611 Mulberry Pl3BR,1BA$0.22
Westover Townhomes3 Beds, 2.5 Baths3BR,2.5BA$2.15
HIGHPOINT Highwood Station 5462 Bed 2 Bath + Den2BR,2BA$2.53
Highland Park3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$2.59
Renaissance Place in Highland Park1Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$2.49
318 Walker Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.66
Arrive North ShoreLinden2BR,1BA$2.64
HIGHPOINT Highwood Station 4401Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$2.94
HIGHPOINT Highwood Station 2461 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.76
30 Michigan Ave, Unit #230 Michigan Ave2BR,1BA$2.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highwood Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Highwood?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Highwood is at 548-552 Sheridan Rd listed at $1,600.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Highwood Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Highwood Apartment is $1,800 at 548-552 Sheridan Rd.

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Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Highwood is starting from $2,200 at 548-552 Sheridan Rd.

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