
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Vernon Hills, IL from $900 (68 Rentals)
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Emerald Pointe Apartments

Pebbleshire Apartments

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The Atworth at Mellody Farm

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865 Westmoreland Dr, Unit 24

1006 Centurion Ln, Unit Apartment

1008 Centurion Ln, Unit 12

The Domaine at Hawthorn Row

The Landing at Town Center

The Oaks Of Vernon Hills
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322 Russet Way

Furnished Studio-Chicago - Vernon Hills - Lake Forest

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Everleigh Vernon Hills 55+ Active Adult Apartments

Court of Birch and Spruce Apartments

Villas By The Lake

Port Clinton Place

Villas by the Lake Apartments

249 W Ct of Shorewood

1 Parkside Ct

17 Parkside Ct
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835 Waterview Cir

7 Crestview Ln

5 Cedar Ct

1003 Centurion Ln

8 Echo Ct

132 Brookwood Ct

2 Echo Ct

358 Farmingdale Cir

301 Cherrywood Ct

223 Harvest Ct
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304 Creekside Dr

341 Jefferson Ct

Liberty Towers

Woodlands Apartment Homes

700 McKinley Ave, Unit 302

705 S Milwaukee Ave

Heritage Green Apartments

Cook Apartments at Libertyville

Lakeside Village Apartments

Park Butterfield Apartments
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Station 250

444 Social

826 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit D2

Morris Station

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601 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit C

Eleven 5 Lake

Cardinal Square - Building D2

Springs at Mundelein

Northline Apartments

Moraine East Apartments
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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 | $2,116 | $1,295 | $7,091 |
| Cheap Vernon Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,335 | $1,242 | $6,326 |
| Cheap Vernon Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,164 | $1,599 | $9,952 |
| Cheap Vernon Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,039 | $2,400 | $9,256 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Vernon Hills, IL
Pricing Updated: 07/27/2026Current 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 | $1,842 | $1,295 | 21 |
| North Vernon Hills | $4,075 | $1,295 | 80 |
| Central Vernon Hills | $4,116 | $1,295 | 98 |
| South Vernon Hills | $4,202 | $1,295 | 45 |
Cheapest Available Vernon Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Vernon Hills, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Heritage Green Apartments in the Central Vernon Hills neighborhood priced from $1,445. Lakeside Village Apartments in the Grosse Pointe Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,485. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Vernon Hills apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Green Apartments | 1 BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,445 |
| Lakeside Village Apartments | 1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 710 SQ FT MID LEVEL | 1BR,1BA | $1,485 |
| Park Butterfield Apartments | Studio Floor Plan S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,517 |
| Emerald Pointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath (714 sq ft) | 1BR,1BA | $1,591 |
| Pebbleshire Apartments | One Bedroom- Carpet | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Cardinal Square - Building C | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| 705 S Milwaukee Ave | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,875 |
| Springs at Mundelein | Studio Grand Courtyard | Studio,1BA | $1,927 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Vernon Hills, IL
As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Vernon Hills area is the $2.14 price per square foot E5N Model at Eleven 5 Lake in the in the Downtown Libertyville neighborhood starting from $3,695. The second greatest value Vernon Hills apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Morris Station starting at $2,451 with a $1.80 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleven 5 Lake | E5N | 3BR,2BA | $2.14 |
| Morris Station | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
| Northline Apartments | Waiting List | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| 705 S Milwaukee Ave | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| 865 Westmoreland Dr, Unit 24 | 865 Westmoreland Dr | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.78 |
| Cardinal Square - Building C | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Pebbleshire Apartments | One Bedroom- Laminate | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Heritage Green Apartments | 1 BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Emerald Pointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath (714 sq ft) | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Lakeside Village Apartments | 1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 710 SQ FT MID LEVEL | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
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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 $1,927.
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 $1,445, while the average apartment in Vernon Hills costs $3,558.
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 8 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 $169 which is $3,389 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Vernon Hills.
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