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

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Villas By The Lake
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villas By The Lake

300 Lakeside DrVernon Hills, IL 60061
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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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Moraine East Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Moraine East Apartments

820 N Milwaukee AveLibertyville, IL 60048
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Orchard Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Orchard Apartments

900 E Orchard StMundelein, IL 60060
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Liberty Terrace
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Terrace

232 E Church StLibertyville, IL 60048
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Embassy Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Embassy Apartments

40 S Shaddle AveMundelein, IL 60060
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Coves of Mundelein
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coves of Mundelein

728 Diamond Lake RdMundelein, IL 60060
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Eleven9 Rockland
2 Bedroom Apartments

Eleven9 Rockland

119 W Rockland RdLibertyville, IL 60048
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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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Vernon Hills, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Vernon Hills, IL

Pricing Updated: 10/30/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Grosse Pointe Village$1,742$1,22531
North Vernon Hills$3,664$1,225129
Central Vernon Hills$3,697$1,225142
South Vernon Hills$3,760$1,22582

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodlands Apartment Homes0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,225
Lakeside Village Apartments0 BED / 1.0 BATH, 340 SQ FT - RENOVATEDStudio,1BA$1,250
Heritage Green Apartments1 BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,395
NorthEnd Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1,495
Park Butterfield Apartments2 Bedroom Floor Plan B12BR,1BA$1,554
Pebbleshire ApartmentsOne Bedroom- Laminate1BR,1BA$1,625
Emerald Pointe Apartments1 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Station 250Maple2BR,2BA$2.43
Eleven5 Lake2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.38
Park Butterfield Apartments2 Bedroom Floor Plan B22BR,2BA$1.58
Cook Apartments at LibertyvilleB42BR,2BA$1.92
Cardinal Square - Building D2CSD2 - x18 Tier1BR,1BA$2.28
NorthEnd Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.66
Pebbleshire ApartmentsOne Bedroom- Laminate1BR,1BA$2.07
Emerald Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath (785 sq ft)1BR,1BA$2.14
Heritage Green Apartments1 BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.86
620 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit C620 N Milwaukee Ave1BR,1BA$1.93

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

From the lounge to the laundry room, understand your rights and responsibilities in shared apartment spaces. Get tips on pet rules, noise, and security.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Getting Around Vernon Hills, IL

Walk Score®

45 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

53 / 100

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Some bike infrastructure

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.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.