Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Marquette Highlands Neighborhood of Waukegan, IL from $600 (32 Rentals)

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

2048 N Sheridan Rd

WaukeganIL60087

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Garden Park Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Park Apartments

417 Franklin StWaukegan, IL 60085
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1740 North Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1740 North Ave

1740 North AveWaukegan, IL 60085
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Little Fort Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Little Fort Apartments

520 N Genesee StWaukegan, IL 60085
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Pioneer Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pioneer Park

750-754 N Pioneer RdWaukegan, IL 60085
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Sunset Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Village

2205 N Butrick StWaukegan, IL 60087
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Chapa Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Chapa Apartments

2101 Lorraine AveWaukegan, IL 60087
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Regency Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Village

3150 W Grandville AveWaukegan, IL 60085
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2000-2030 N Pine St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2000-2030 N Pine St

2000-2030 N Pine StWaukegan, IL 60087
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415 N Sheridan Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

415 N Sheridan Rd

415 N Sheridan RdWaukegan, IL 60085
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Hinkston Pond Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hinkston Pond Apartments

3040-3084 W Grandville AveWaukegan, IL 60085
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Marquette Highlands, Waukegan, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Marquette Highlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Marquette Highlands area of Waukegan, IL is a Studio unit found at CASA Apartments - Waukegan priced from $675. Sunset Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Marquette Highlands apartments for rent in Waukegan, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CASA Apartments - WaukeganStudioStudio,1BA$675
Sunset Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900
Cinnamon Lake TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
Kings Court Apartments1 bd1BR,1BA$1,150
Briarwood Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,175
Imperial Tower ApartmentsThe Park PlaceStudio,1BA$1,190
Linden Flats Apartments1 BR/1 BTH1BR,1BA$1,235
Heritage Green1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,250
Reserve at Eagle RidgeThe Robin2BR,1BA$1,560

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marquette Highlands, IL

As of April 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marquette Highlands area is the $1.56 price per square foot Fox Run Model at Fox Crest in the in the North Waukegan neighborhood starting from $1,560. The second greatest value Marquette Highlands apartment is the Hampton Model at Northgate Apartments starting at $1,730 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the North Waukegan neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Marquette Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fox CrestFox Run2BR,1.5BA$1.56
Northgate ApartmentsHampton2BR,2BA$1.77
1520 Westmoreland Ave, Unit 2 Bedroom Apartment1520 Westmoreland Ave2BR,1BA$1.47
Reserve at Eagle RidgeThe Thunderbird2BR,1BA$1.92
Kings Court Apartments1 bd1BR,1BA$1.44
Heritage Green1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.67
Briarwood Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.72
Linden Flats Apartments1 BR/1 BTH1BR,1BA$1.90
Sunset Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.64
CASA Apartments - WaukeganStudioStudio ,1BA$1.35

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Illinois and customized analysis for Central Waukegan, IL. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Marquette Highlands Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Marquette Highlands?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Marquette Highlands is under $1,560.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Marquette Highlands?

The cheapest apartment in Marquette Highlands is CASA Apartments - Waukegan which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Marquette Highlands costs $3,754.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Marquette Highlands?

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 7 regular apartments in Marquette Highlands that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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