
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Libertyville Neighborhood of Libertyville, IL from $900 (22 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Libertyville area of Libertyville.


Cook Apartments at Libertyville

641 W Park Ave

705 S Milwaukee Ave

Northline Apartments

Eleven 5 Lake

614 S Milwaukee Ave
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Moraine East Apartments

Liberty Terrace

Eleven9 Rockland

215 E Park Ave

711 S Milwaukee Ave

325 3rd St

Woodlands Apartment Homes
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Heritage Green Apartments

Lakeside Village Apartments

Cardinal Square - Building D2

Springs at Mundelein

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1266 Bradwell Ln, Unit D

Orchard Apartments

Embassy Apartments
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Cardinal Square - Building C
Downtown Libertyville, Libertyville, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Libertyville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Libertyville Studio Apartments | $1,868 | $1,475 | $1,998 |
| Downtown Libertyville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,918 | $1,242 | $2,794 |
| Downtown Libertyville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,486 | $1,795 | $3,715 |
| Downtown Libertyville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,704 | $2,400 | $4,736 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Libertyville Neighborhood of Libertyville, IL.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Libertyville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Libertyville area of Libertyville, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Heritage Green Apartments priced from $1,445. Lakeside Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,485. Here are the most affordable Downtown Libertyville apartments for rent in Libertyville, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Green Apartments | 1 BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,445 |
| Lakeside Village Apartments | 1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 710 SQ FT MID LEVEL | 1BR,1BA | $1,485 |
| Cardinal Square - Building D2 | CSD2 - x10 Tier | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| 705 S Milwaukee Ave | 2 bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,875 |
| Northline Apartments | Waiting List | 2BR,2BA | $1,990 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Libertyville, IL
As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Libertyville area is the $1.52 price per square foot Waiting List Model at Northline Apartments in the in the Downtown Libertyville neighborhood starting from $1,990. The second greatest value Downtown Libertyville apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at 705 S Milwaukee Ave starting at $1,950 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Central Vernon Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Libertyville apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northline Apartments | Waiting List | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| 705 S Milwaukee Ave | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| Springs at Mundelein | 1 BR Designer Courtyard | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| Heritage Green Apartments | 1 BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Lakeside Village Apartments | 1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 710 SQ FT MID LEVEL | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Cardinal Square - Building D2 | CSD2 - x10 Tier | Studio ,1BA | $2.56 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Libertyville Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Libertyville?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Libertyville is under $1,998.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Libertyville?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Libertyville is Heritage Green Apartments which is listed at $1,445, while the average apartment in Downtown Libertyville costs $3,915.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Libertyville?
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 9 regular apartments in Downtown Libertyville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Libertyville?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Libertyville have an average cost of $295 which is $3,620 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Libertyville.
Expert Rental Resources
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