Cheap Apartments for Rent near Mettawa, IL from $900 (33 Rentals)

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601 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit C
$1,775
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601 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit C

601 N Milwaukee AveLibertyville, IL 60048
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property at 1406 Clairmont Ct

$2,300

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1406 Clairmont Ct, Unit 1406 Clairmont Ct

1406 Clairmont Ct
Vernon HillsIL60061
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Moraine East Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Moraine East Apartments

820 N Milwaukee AveLibertyville, IL 60048
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Liberty Terrace
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Terrace

232 E Church StLibertyville, IL 60048
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Eleven9 Rockland
2 Bedroom Apartments

Eleven9 Rockland

119 W Rockland RdLibertyville, IL 60048
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Port Clinton Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Port Clinton Place

1199 E Port Clinton RdVernon Hills, IL 60061
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215 E Park Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

215 E Park Ave

215 E Park AveLibertyville, IL 60048
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property at 207 W Park Ave

$2,150

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207 W Park Ave

LibertyvilleIL60048

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Cheapest Available Mettawa Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mettawa, IL is a Studio unit found at 705 S Milwaukee Ave in the Central Vernon Hills neighborhood priced from $1,400. Cook Apartments at Libertyville in the Downtown Libertyville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,770. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mettawa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
705 S Milwaukee AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Cook Apartments at LibertyvilleA11BR,1BA$1,770
The Domaine at Hawthorn RowA01Studio,1BA$2,069
The Landing at Town Center1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$2,095
Everleigh Vernon Hills 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2,190
The Atworth at Mellody FarmA2Studio,1BA$2,528
The Oaks Of Vernon HillsFresno1BR,1BA$2,540
Forest Pointe ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$2,611
The Majestic Luxury ApartmentsB32BR,2BA$2,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mettawa, IL and Nearby

As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mettawa area is the $2.14 price per square foot E5N Model at Eleven 5 Lake in the in the Downtown Libertyville neighborhood starting from $3,695. The second greatest value Mettawa apartment is the B1 Model at The Majestic Luxury Apartments starting at $2,840 with a $2.72 price per square foot in the South Vernon Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mettawa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Eleven 5 LakeE5N3BR,2BA$2.14
The Majestic Luxury ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$2.72
Forest Pointe ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$2.67
The Landing at Town Center1 Bed 1 Bath D Renovated1BR,1BA$2.46
The Oaks Of Vernon HillsFresno1BR,1BA$2.84
Cook Apartments at LibertyvilleA11BR,1BA$2.53
601 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit C601 N Milwaukee Ave1BR,1BA$2.73
The Domaine at Hawthorn RowA01Studio ,1BA$3.19
Everleigh Vernon Hills 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$3.87
705 S Milwaukee AveStudioStudio ,1BA$3.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mettawa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mettawa?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mettawa is at 705 S Milwaukee Ave listed at $1,400.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mettawa Apartment is $1,770 at Cook Apartments at Libertyville.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mettawa Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mettawa is starting from $2,500 at The Landing at Town Center.

What is the most affordable Mettawa Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mettawa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 705 S Milwaukee Ave and starts from $2,400.

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