Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fort Sheridan Neighborhood of Highwood, IL from $995 (18 Rentals)

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30 Michigan Ave, Unit #2
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

30 Michigan Ave, Unit #2

30 Michigan AveHighwood, IL 60040
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Albion Highland Park
$1,111 - $5,992

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Albion Highland Park

1850 Green Bay RdHighland Park, IL 60035
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696 Elm Pl
$1,595 - $2,595

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Base Rent$1,595 - $2,595

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

696 Elm Pl

696 Elm PlHighland Park, IL 60035
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$2,287
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1770 1st St

Highland ParkIL60035
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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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Laurel Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Laurel Apartments

833 Laurel AveHighland Park, IL 60035

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Cheapest Available Fort Sheridan Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fort Sheridan area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 548-552 Sheridan Rd priced from $1,600. Arrive North Shore has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,779. Here are the most affordable Fort Sheridan apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
548-552 Sheridan RdStudioStudio, 1BA$1,600
Arrive North ShorePalmer1BR, 1BA$1,779
HIGHPOINT Highwood Station 5461 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,925
HIGHPOINT Highwood Station 2461 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$2,250
Renaissance Place in Highland Park1Bed/1Bath1BR, 1BA$2,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Sheridan, IL

As of September 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fort Sheridan area is the $2.15 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2.5 Baths Model at Westover Townhomes in the Downtown Lake Forest neighborhood starting from $4,200. The second greatest value Fort Sheridan apartment is the 3BR/2.5BA Model at Webster Place in the Fort Sheridan neighborhood starting at $4,072 with a $2.27 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fort Sheridan apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Westover Townhomes3 Beds, 2.5 Baths3BR, 2.5BA$2.15
Webster Place3BR/2.5BA3BR, 2.5BA$2.27
Highland Park3BR/1.0BA3BR, 1BA$2.59
Renaissance Place in Highland Park1Bed/1Bath1BR, 1BA$2.49
318 Walker Ave2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$2.66
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
HIGHPOINT Highwood Station 5461 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$2.53
696 Elm Pl696 Elm Pl1BR, 1BA$2.85

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fort Sheridan Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fort Sheridan?

The cheapest apartment in Fort Sheridan is Arrive North Shore which is listed at $1,779, while the average apartment in Fort Sheridan costs $2,729.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fort Sheridan?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Fort Sheridan that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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