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Mettawa, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mettawa Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mettawa, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at The Oaks Of Vernon Hills in the South Vernon Hills neighborhood priced from $1,935. Everleigh Vernon Hills 55+ Active Adult Apartments in the South Vernon Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,070. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mettawa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Oaks Of Vernon HillsBirch1BR,1BA$1,935
Everleigh Vernon Hills 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$2,070
The Domaine at Hawthorn RowA01Studio,1BA$2,109
Eleven5 Lake1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,145
The Landing at Town Center1 Bed 1 Bath D Renovated1BR,1BA$2,315

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mettawa, IL and Nearby

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mettawa area is the $2.69 price per square foot Q Model at The Residences at Amberley Woods in the in the Downtown Lake Forest neighborhood starting from $7,000. The second greatest value Mettawa apartment is the Garland - Townhome Model at The Oaks Of Vernon Hills starting at $3,708 with a $2.56 price per square foot in the South Vernon Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mettawa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Residences at Amberley WoodsQ3BR,3BA$2.69
The Oaks Of Vernon HillsGarland - Townhome2BR,2.5BA$2.56
The Atworth at Mellody FarmD2D3BR,2BA$2.53
The MilTon Luxury ApartmentsB22BR,1.5BA$2.68
The Landing at Town Center1 Bed 1 Bath D Renovated1BR,1BA$2.37
Eleven5 Lake1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.66
Everleigh Vernon Hills 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsA51BR,1BA$3.15
The Domaine at Hawthorn RowA01Studio ,1BA$3.53

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mettawa

What type of rentals are currently available in Mettawa?

There are currently 34 Apartments for Rent in Mettawa, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,242 to $16,077. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mettawa ranging from $1,500 to $8,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mettawa?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mettawa ranges from $1,500 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,157.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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