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601 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit C
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601 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit C

601 N Milwaukee AveLibertyville, IL 60048
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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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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 2 Beds unit found at 705 S Milwaukee Ave in the Central Vernon Hills neighborhood priced from $1,875. The Domaine at Hawthorn Row in the South Vernon Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,094. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mettawa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
705 S Milwaukee Ave2 bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,875
The Domaine at Hawthorn RowA01Studio,1BA$2,094
Everleigh Vernon Hills 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$2,131
The Landing at Town Center1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$2,135
Forest Pointe ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$2,251
The Oaks Of Vernon HillsFresno1BR,1BA$2,432
The Majestic Luxury ApartmentsB22BR,1BA$2,653
The Atworth at Mellody FarmB41BR,1BA$2,727

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mettawa, IL and Nearby

As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mettawa area is the $2.80 price per square foot C1 Model at The Majestic Luxury Apartments in the in the South Vernon Hills neighborhood starting from $3,930. The second greatest value Mettawa 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 Mettawa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Majestic Luxury ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$2.80
705 S Milwaukee Ave3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.63
Forest Pointe ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$2.66
Cook Apartments at LibertyvilleB32BR,1.5BA$2.28
The Oaks Of Vernon HillsFresno1BR,1BA$2.72
The Landing at Town Center1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$2.50
The Atworth at Mellody FarmB41BR,1BA$3.57
The Domaine at Hawthorn RowA01Studio ,1BA$3.50
Everleigh Vernon Hills 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$3.82

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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 $2,131 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 $1,875 at 705 S Milwaukee Ave.

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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