Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mettawa, IL from $900 (23 Rentals)

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432 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit C
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432 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit C

432 N Milwaukee AveLibertyville, IL 60048
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The Atworth at Mellody Farm
$1,920 - $16,577
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The Atworth at Mellody Farm

1111 N Milwaukee AveVernon Hills, IL 60061
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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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Mettawa, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mettawa Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mettawa, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at The Oaks Of Vernon Hills in the South Vernon Hills neighborhood priced from $2,009. 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 $2,071. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mettawa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Oaks Of Vernon HillsBirch1BR,1BA$2,009
The Domaine at Hawthorn RowA01Studio,1BA$2,071
705 S Milwaukee Ave2 Bedroom- 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2,100
The Landing at Town Center1 Bed 1 Bath Den Renovated*1BR,1BA$2,370
The Majestic Luxury ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2,570

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mettawa, IL and Nearby

As of March 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mettawa area is the $2.56 price per square foot O Model at The Residences at Amberley Woods in the in the Downtown Lake Forest neighborhood starting from $5,720. The second greatest value Mettawa apartment is the E5N Model at Eleven 5 Lake starting at $3,499 with a $2.03 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 WoodsO3BR,2.5BA$2.56
Eleven 5 LakeE5N3BR,2BA$2.03
The Landing at Town Center2 Bed 1 Bath B Renovated*2BR,1BA$2.24
The Atworth at Mellody FarmC22BR,2BA$3.11
The Majestic Luxury ApartmentsB32BR,2BA$2.68
432 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit C432 N Milwaukee Ave1BR,1BA$1.20
705 S Milwaukee Ave2 Bedroom- 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.15
The Domaine at Hawthorn RowA71BR,1BA$3.50
The Oaks Of Vernon HillsBirch1BR,1BA$2.59
610 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit 2610 N Milwaukee Ave1BR,1BA$2.00

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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 The Domaine at Hawthorn Row listed at $2,071.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mettawa Apartment is $2,009 at The Oaks Of Vernon Hills.

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 $2,100 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 $2,500.

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