
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Marquette Highlands Neighborhood of Waukegan, IL from $700 (14 Rentals)
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Marquette Highlands, Waukegan, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Marquette Highlands?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Marquette Highlands Studio Apartments | $1,126 | $975 | $1,290 |
Marquette Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,166 | $750 | $1,495 |
Marquette Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,950 | $1,150 | $5,767 |
Marquette Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,102 | $1,750 | $7,507 |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Marquette Highlands Neighborhood of Waukegan, IL.
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Cheapest Available Marquette Highlands Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Marquette Highlands area of Waukegan, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at CASA Apartments - Waukegan priced from $750. Linden Flats Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,135. Here are the most affordable Marquette Highlands apartments for rent in Waukegan, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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CASA Apartments - Waukegan | 1 Bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Linden Flats Apartments | 1 BR/1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1,135 |
Kings Court Apartments | 1 bd | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Briarwood Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
Heritage Green | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marquette Highlands, IL
As of October 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Marquette Highlands area is the $1.70 price per square foot Crofton Model at Northgate Apartments in the in the North Waukegan neighborhood starting from $1,660. The second greatest value Marquette Highlands apartment is the 1 bd Model at Kings Court Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Norshore Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Marquette Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Northgate Apartments | Crofton | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
Kings Court Apartments | 1 bd | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Heritage Green | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Briarwood Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
Linden Flats Apartments | 1 BR/1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
CASA Apartments - Waukegan | 1 Bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Marquette Highlands Apartments
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 $750, while the average apartment in Marquette Highlands costs $5,013.
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 8 regular apartments in Marquette Highlands that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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