
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Vernon Hills, IL from $900 (27 Rentals)
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Woodlands Apartment Homes

Liberty Towers

Lakeside Village Apartments

620 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit C
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600 McKinley Ave

Heritage Green Apartments

31 Washington Blvd, Unit 210

Park Butterfield Apartments

Cook Apartments at Libertyville

NorthEnd Apartments
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Station 250
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2417 Sherman Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Vernon Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Vernon Hills Studio Apartments | $2,008 | $1,225 | $7,245 | 
| Cheap Vernon Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,324 | $1,200 | $5,520 | 
| Cheap Vernon Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,074 | $1,596 | $10,000+ | 
| Cheap Vernon Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,551 | $2,650 | $10,000+ | 
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Vernon Hills, IL
Pricing Updated: 10/30/2025Current apartment rentals in the Vernon Hills, IL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Vernon Hills Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Grosse Pointe Village | $1,742 | $1,225 | 31 | 
| North Vernon Hills | $3,664 | $1,225 | 129 | 
| Central Vernon Hills | $3,697 | $1,225 | 142 | 
| South Vernon Hills | $3,760 | $1,225 | 82 | 
Cheapest Available Vernon Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Vernon Hills, IL is a Studio unit found at Woodlands Apartment Homes in the South Vernon Hills neighborhood priced from $1,225. Lakeside Village Apartments in the Grosse Pointe Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Vernon Hills apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Apartment Homes | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,225 | 
| Lakeside Village Apartments | 0 BED / 1.0 BATH, 340 SQ FT - RENOVATED | Studio,1BA | $1,250 | 
| Heritage Green Apartments | 1 BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 | 
| NorthEnd Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 | 
| Park Butterfield Apartments | 2 Bedroom Floor Plan B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,554 | 
| Pebbleshire Apartments | One Bedroom- Laminate | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 | 
| Emerald Pointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath (785 sq ft) | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 | 
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Vernon Hills, IL
As of October 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Vernon Hills area is the $2.43 price per square foot Maple Model at Station 250 in the in the Central Vernon Hills neighborhood starting from $3,385. The second greatest value Vernon Hills apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Model at Eleven5 Lake starting at $3,145 with a $2.38 price per square foot in the Downtown Libertyville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Vernon Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Station 250 | Maple | 2BR,2BA | $2.43 | 
| Eleven5 Lake | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.38 | 
| Park Butterfield Apartments | 2 Bedroom Floor Plan B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 | 
| Cook Apartments at Libertyville | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 | 
| Cardinal Square - Building D2 | CSD2 - x18 Tier | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 | 
| NorthEnd Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 | 
| Pebbleshire Apartments | One Bedroom- Laminate | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 | 
| Emerald Pointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath (785 sq ft) | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 | 
| Heritage Green Apartments | 1 BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 | 
| 620 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit C | 620 N Milwaukee Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 | 
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Getting Around Vernon Hills, IL
Walk Score®
45 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
53 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Vernon Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Vernon Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Vernon Hills is under $1,680.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Vernon Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Vernon Hills is Heritage Green Apartments which is listed at $1,395, while the average apartment in Vernon Hills costs $3,215.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Vernon Hills?
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 Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills?
Cheap apartments in Vernon Hills have an average cost of $113 which is $3,102 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Vernon Hills.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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