Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Highland Park Neighborhood of Highland Park, IL from $1,800 (4 Rentals)

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Downtown Highland Park, Highland Park, IL Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Highland Park, IL

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Highland Park area is the $2.63 price per square foot Corner Unit Model at Bloom Street Townhomes - 425 Bloom St in the in the Downtown Lake Forest neighborhood starting from $5,250. The second greatest value Downtown Highland Park apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Americana Apartments starting at $4,000 with a $2.05 price per square foot in the Briergate Station neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Highland Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bloom Street Townhomes - 425 Bloom StCorner Unit3BR,2.5BA$2.63
Americana ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.05
Albion Highland ParkC25 - West2BR,2BA$3.67
Ravinia Crossing2 Bed2BR,2BA$2.50
696 Elm Pl, Unit 207696 Elm PlStudio ,1BA$2.21
Arrive North ShoreAshland1BR,1BA$3.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Highland Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Highland Park?

There are currently 54 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Highland Park, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $5,635. There are also 15 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Highland Park ranging from $1,800 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Highland Park?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Highland Park ranges from $1,800 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,317.

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