
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Vernon Hills, IL from $900 (25 Rentals)
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Port Clinton Place

13 Timber Ln

Liberty Towers

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700 McKinley Ave
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Park Butterfield Apartments

432 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit C

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600 McKinley Ave

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215 E Park Ave
Vernon Hills, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Vernon Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Vernon Hills Studio Apartments | $2,074 | $1,250 | $7,245 |
| Cheap Vernon Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,288 | $1,242 | $5,520 |
| Cheap Vernon Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,071 | $1,598 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Vernon Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,423 | $2,345 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Vernon Hills, IL
Pricing Updated: 01/26/2026Current 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 | $1,718 | $1,250 | 41 |
| North Vernon Hills | $3,672 | $1,250 | 129 |
| South Vernon Hills | $3,672 | $1,299 | 97 |
| Central Vernon Hills | $3,681 | $1,250 | 153 |
Cheapest Available Vernon Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Vernon Hills, IL is a Studio unit found at Lakeside Village Apartments in the Grosse Pointe Village neighborhood priced from $1,250. Heritage Green Apartments in the Central Vernon Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Vernon Hills apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Village Apartments | 0 BED / 1.0 BATH, 340 SQ FT - RENOVATED | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Heritage Green Apartments | 1 BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Park Butterfield Apartments | 1 Bedroom Floor Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Pebbleshire Apartments | One Bedroom- Laminate | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Emerald Pointe Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath (954 sq ft) | 2BR,1BA | $1,621 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Vernon Hills, IL
As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Vernon Hills area is the $2.19 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Model at Eleven5 Lake in the in the Downtown Libertyville neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Vernon Hills apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Morris Station starting at $2,652 with a $2.03 price per square foot in the Central Vernon Hills 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleven5 Lake | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| Morris Station | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.03 |
| The Landing at Town Center | 2 Bed 2 Bath C Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $2.28 |
| 432 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit C | 432 N Milwaukee Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 705 S Milwaukee Ave | 2 Bedroom- 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.15 |
| Cardinal Square - Building C | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Heritage Green Apartments | 1 BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| 705 Court of Spruce, Unit Unit 3 | 705 Court of Spruce | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Emerald Pointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath (714 sq ft) | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Pebbleshire Apartments | One Bedroom- Laminate | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
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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 $1,795.
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 $1,275, while the average apartment in Vernon Hills costs $3,185.
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 18 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 $173 which is $3,012 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Vernon Hills.
Expert Rental Resources
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Written by: Bob Mallory
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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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