
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Marquette Highlands Neighborhood of Waukegan, IL from $700 (19 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Marquette Highlands?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Marquette Highlands Studio Apartments | $1,087 | $930 | $1,322 |
Marquette Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,132 | $750 | $1,446 |
Marquette Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,486 | $1,225 | $1,805 |
Marquette Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,750 | $1,750 | $1,750 |
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Cheapest Available Marquette Highlands Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Marquette Highlands area of Waukegan, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at CASA Apartments - Waukegan priced from $750. Sunset Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Marquette Highlands apartments for rent in Waukegan, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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CASA Apartments - Waukegan | 1 Bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Sunset Village | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Cinnamon Lake Towers | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
Fox Crest | Fox Hunter | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Heritage Green | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marquette Highlands, IL
As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Marquette Highlands area is the $1.27 price per square foot The Herron Model at Harbor Lake in the in the North Waukegan neighborhood starting from $1,305. The second greatest value Marquette Highlands apartment is the Hampton Model at Northgate Apartments starting at $1,645 with a $1.68 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Harbor Lake | The Herron | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Northgate Apartments | Hampton | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
Linden Flats Apartments | 2 BR- 1 BTH | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
Heritage Green | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Fox Crest | Fox Hunter | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Reserve at Eagle Ridge | The Talon | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
10 N Sheridan Rd. | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
CASA Apartments - Waukegan | 1 Bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Sunset Village | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Cinnamon Lake Towers | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.26 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Marquette Highlands Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Marquette Highlands?
The cheapest apartment in Marquette Highlands is CASA Apartments - Waukegan which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Marquette Highlands costs $1,750.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Marquette Highlands?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in Marquette Highlands that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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