Vernon Hills Apartments for Rent

About Vernon Hills

If living in a suburban town along the Des Plaines River and just 19 minutes from Lake Michigan sounds good to you, consider renting in Vernon Hills Illinois. The village is only 38 miles from Chicago, and residents of Vernon Hills apartments can head to thee Vernon Hills train station to get a ride on the Metra Commuter Rail service to Chicago's Union Station.

Not everyone who rents an apartment in Vernon Hill will commute to the city. There are many companies and institutions nearby that employ thousands of workers.

• NorthShore Medical Group - Vernon Hills
• Trinity International University
• CDW, acomputer hardware, software and supplies manufacturer
• Zebra Technologies- maker of thermal bar code labels

Renters can enjoy extensive shopping while living in a Vernon Hills apartment. A Sam's Club on the east side of the village near the river is a great place to stock up on food and supplies. If you drive up East Towline Road you will reach a bunch of retail centers including the Westfield Hawthorn Center.

The Sullivan Community Center offers residents a fully equipped fitness center, indoor swimming pool and child care area. If you are looking for a great place to run or go for a long bike ride, there is an extensive trail system surrounding Deerpath Park and much of the central part of Vernon Hills. You can also head over to the river to hop on the Des Plaines River Trail which stretches for miles in either direction.

The following chart shows the average rent for an apartment in Vernon Hills, IL and nearby cities: