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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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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 Atworth at Mellody Farm in the South Vernon Hills neighborhood priced from $2,138. 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 $2,145. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mettawa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Atworth at Mellody FarmB1C1BR,1BA$2,138
Everleigh Vernon Hills 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$2,145
The Oaks Of Vernon HillsBirch1BR,1BA$2,169

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mettawa, IL and Nearby

As of May 04, 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 3 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Model at Eleven5 Lake starting at $3,745 with a $2.20 price per square foot in the Central 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
Eleven5 Lake3 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$2.20
The Domaine at Hawthorn RowB22BR,2BA$3.10
The MilTon Luxury ApartmentsB22BR,1.5BA$2.46
The Landing at Town Center1 Bed 1 Bath D Renovated1BR,1BA$2.37
The Oaks Of Vernon HillsBirch1BR,1BA$2.80
The Atworth at Mellody FarmB1B1BR,1BA$2.87
Everleigh Vernon Hills 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$3.18

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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 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mettawa ranging from $1,600 to $12,000.

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 $1,600 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,188.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.