1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Highland, IL (37 Rentals)
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Green Door Apartments

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Storyboard on Rockwood

Station on Main

Longacre Apartment Resort

The Oasis at Hartman Lakes
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Storyboard on Shan

Shiloh Commons Holdings

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Metro Apartments At Collinsville

Thirteen01 at Hartman Lakes

Parkway Lakeside

Green Mount Lakes

Whispering Heights

Brookside Manor
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208 Eagle Ridge

106 High St

198 Eagle Rdg

90 Magnolia Dr
Highland, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Highland?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Highland Studio Apartments | $892 | $635 | $1,149 |
Highland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,450 | $700 | $2,611 |
Highland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,606 | $680 | $3,376 |
Highland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,101 | $800 | $3,349 |
Highland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,287 | $759 | $3,196 |
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Largest Available Highland and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Highland, IL is found at Station on Main in the Fruit Maple Carpenter neighborhood and is 835 square feet priced from $1,955. Thirteen01 at Hartman Lakes in the OFallon neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 816 square feet and currently listed start at $1,475. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Highland:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Station on Main | 1-1E | 835 Sq Ft | $1,955 |
Thirteen01 at Hartman Lakes | 1 Bedroom | 816 Sq Ft | $1,475 |
The Oasis at Hartman Lakes | 1 Bed | 766 Sq Ft | $1,650 |
Green Door Apartments | Save up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC... | 700 Sq Ft | $1,000 |
Longacre Apartment Resort | 1BR/1BA | 700 Sq Ft | $1,275 |
Metro Apartments at Granite City | Save up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC... | 700 Sq Ft | $1,000 |
Metro Apartments At Bethalto | Save up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC... | 700 Sq Ft | $950 |
Whispering Heights | wh.A3 | 691 Sq Ft | $1,499 |
Shiloh Commons Holdings | A1 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 550 Sq Ft | $950 |
Cheapest Available Highland and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of May 14, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Highland, IL is the 1 BR / 1 BA Model starting from $825 at 215 anderson lane A in the Green Mount Manor neighborhood. The second most affordable Highland 1 Bedroom is the A1 1 Bed | 1 Bath Model at Shiloh Commons Holdings starting at $950 in the Metro East neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Highland is currently $1,450. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Highland:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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215 anderson lane A | 1 BR / 1 BA | $825 |
Shiloh Commons Holdings | A1 1 Bed | 1 Bath | $950 |
Metro Apartments At Bethalto | Save up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC... | $950 |
Metro Apartments at Granite City | Save up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC... | $1,000 |
Green Door Apartments | Save up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC... | $1,000 |
Storyboard on Rockwood | Rockwood A1 | $1,040 |
Longacre Apartment Resort | 1BR/1BA | $1,275 |
Thirteen01 at Hartman Lakes | 1 Bedroom | $1,475 |
Whispering Heights | wh.A2 | $1,475 |
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Getting Around Highland, IL
Walk Score®
45 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
43 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Highland Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Highland Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Highland is $1,450.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Highland Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Highland is a 835 square feet unit starting from $1,955 at Station on Main.
What is the average size for Highland 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Highland is currently 695 sq ft.
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