Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Marquette Highlands Neighborhood of Waukegan, IL from $600 (37 Rentals)

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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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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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Sunset Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Village

2205 N Butrick StWaukegan, IL 60087
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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. Cinnamon Lake Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Marquette Highlands apartments for rent in Waukegan, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CASA Apartments - WaukeganStudioStudio,1BA$675
Cinnamon Lake TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
Harbor LakeThe MinnowStudio,1BA$1,040
Sunset Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050
Imperial Tower ApartmentsThe MichiganStudio,1BA$1,157
Briarwood Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,175
Kings Court Apartments1 bd1BR,1BA$1,250
Heritage Green1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,250
Fox CrestFox Den2BR,1BA$1,440
Reserve at Eagle RidgeThe Thunderbird2BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marquette Highlands, IL

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marquette Highlands area is the $1.75 price per square foot Crofton Model at Northgate Apartments in the in the North Waukegan neighborhood starting from $1,715. The second greatest value Marquette Highlands apartment is the 1520 Westmoreland Ave Model at 1520 Westmoreland Ave, Unit 2 Bedroom Apartment starting at $1,400 with a $1.47 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.
Northgate ApartmentsCrofton2BR,2BA$1.75
1520 Westmoreland Ave, Unit 2 Bedroom Apartment1520 Westmoreland Ave2BR,1BA$1.47
Reserve at Eagle RidgeThe Thunderbird2BR,1BA$1.88
Fox CrestFox Den2BR,1.5BA$1.75
Sunset Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.31
Kings Court Apartments1 bd1BR,1BA$1.56
Heritage Green1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.67
Briarwood Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.72
CASA Apartments - WaukeganStudioStudio ,1BA$1.35
Harbor LakeThe MinnowStudio ,1BA$2.34

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Marquette Highlands?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Marquette Highlands is at CASA Apartments - Waukegan listed at $675.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Marquette Highlands Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Marquette Highlands Apartment is $775 at CASA Apartments - Waukegan.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Marquette Highlands Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Marquette Highlands is starting from $950 at CASA Apartments - Waukegan.

What is the most affordable Marquette Highlands Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Marquette Highlands Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at CASA Apartments - Waukegan and starts from $1,050.

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