Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mettawa, IL from $900 (15 Rentals)

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2 Parkside Ct, Unit 9

2 Parkside 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
2 Bedroom Apartments

215 E Park Ave

215 E Park AveLibertyville, IL 60048
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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 The Domaine at Hawthorn Row in the South Vernon Hills neighborhood priced from $1,913. Everleigh Vernon Hills 55+ Active Adult Apartments in the South Vernon Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mettawa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Domaine at Hawthorn RowA01Studio,1BA$1,913
Everleigh Vernon Hills 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1,950
The Atworth at Mellody FarmC3C2BR,2BA$3,237
The Oaks Of Vernon HillsGarland - Townhome2BR,2BA$3,458
Eleven5 Lake3 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$3,745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mettawa, IL and Nearby

As of July 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mettawa area is the $2.96 price per square foot R Model at The Residences at Amberley Woods in the in the Downtown Lake Forest neighborhood starting from $7,900. The second greatest value Mettawa apartment is the 3 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Model at Eleven5 Lake starting at $3,745 with a $2.20 price per square foot in the Downtown Libertyville 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.
The Residences at Amberley WoodsR3BR,3BA$2.96
Eleven5 Lake3 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$2.20
The Oaks Of Vernon HillsGarland - Townhome2BR,2.5BA$2.39
The Atworth at Mellody FarmC3C2BR,2BA$2.83
The Domaine at Hawthorn RowA01Studio ,1BA$3.20
Everleigh Vernon Hills 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$3.44

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Getting Around Mettawa, IL

Walk Score®

17 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mettawa Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mettawa Apartment is $1,950 at Everleigh Vernon Hills 55+ Active Adult Apartments.

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 $2,937 at The Domaine at Hawthorn Row.

What is the most affordable Mettawa Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mettawa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Eleven5 Lake and starts from $3,745.

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