Quick answer
One-bedrooms start at $2,151 at Lilac Station and $1,682 at City View at the Highlands — City View at the Highlands is the cheaper entry point. Lilac Station lists 13 homes (6 available now); City View at the Highlands lists 11 (5 available now). Lilac Station charges a $50 application fee and a $300 one-time pet fee plus $35–$60/mo pet rent. City View at the Highlands charges a $300 one-time pet fee plus pet rent of $25/mo per cat or $30/mo per dog.
How we get these numbers
Gathered: every figure on this page comes from IQ Realtors's own rental database of real, currently listed homes in professionally managed Chicago buildings — the same verified data behind our search.
Verified: rents, availability and move-in specials are checked against each building's official leasing sources. Fees are published only where a verified fee sheet is on file — and where one is not, the page says so instead of guessing.
Fresh: this page was generated November 13, 2026 from that data, and pages are rebuilt as the underlying rents and specials change — the generation date is the freshness stamp.
Lilac Station and City View at the Highlands are both professionally managed buildings in Lombard — two towers a renter here is most likely to cross-shop. This is the side-by-side, from IQ Realtors's verified rental data.
How do rents compare at Lilac Station and City View at the Highlands?
| Building | Homes listed | Available now | From | Rent range | Average rent | Sq ft range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One-bedrooms | ||||||
| Lilac Station | 12 | 6 | $2,151 | $2,151–$3,750 | $2,648 | 684–849 |
| City View at the Highlands | 7 | 3 | $1,682 | $1,682–$2,014 | $1,839 | 598–948 |
| Two-bedrooms | ||||||
| Lilac Station | 1 | 0 | $2,802 | $2,802 | $2,802 | 950 |
| City View at the Highlands | 4 | 2 | $2,117 | $2,117–$2,506 | $2,253 | 1,035–1,523 |
The buildings side by side
| Lilac Station | City View at the Highlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 101 S Main St, Lombard, IL, Chicago | 2720 S Highland Ave, Lombard, IL, Chicago |
| Neighborhood | Lombard | Lombard |
| Homes listed | 13 | 11 |
| Available now | 6 | 5 |
| Current special | — | $1,000 off first full month on a 13-month lease on select homes + waived app/admin fees if you lease within 48 hours of touring (apply by 10/19/26) |
| Fees & utilities | Application fee $50. Pet fee $300 one-time per pet + additional monthly rent of $35/mo for one pet or $60/mo for two; 2-pet maximum. (Per the building’s RentCafe listing and official amenities page, checked November 2026.) | Pet charges: cats $300 one-time + $25/mo pet rent · dogs $300 one-time + $30/mo pet rent, max 2 pets. Only the pet figures are published on the building’s official site — ask leasing for the full current fee sheet for the rest. (Per the building’s official eBrochure, checked November 2026.) |
| Parking (building summary) | — | On-site parking · Garage–covered · fee not published |
| Pets | — | — |
| Laundry | — | — |
| Transit | 🚇 Metra: Lombard — UP-West Line | 🚇 Metra: Lombard — Union Pacific West Line |
| Walk / Transit / Bike Score | 86 / 30 / 75 | 47 / 37 / 34 |
| Year built | — | — |
| Amenity highlights | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for a one-bedroom, Lilac Station or City View at the Highlands?
One-bedrooms start at $2,151 at Lilac Station (12 homes, averaging $2,648) and $1,682 at City View at the Highlands (7 homes, averaging $1,839), so City View at the Highlands has the lower entry price.
Which is cheaper for a two-bedroom, Lilac Station or City View at the Highlands?
Two-bedrooms start at $2,802 at Lilac Station and $2,117 at City View at the Highlands; City View at the Highlands starts lower. Averages: $2,802 at Lilac Station, $2,253 at City View at the Highlands.
How many homes are available now at Lilac Station and City View at the Highlands?
Lilac Station has 6 of its 13 listed homes available now; City View at the Highlands has 5 of 11. Dated availability for the rest is shown on IQ Realtors.
What specials are Lilac Station and City View at the Highlands running?
Lilac Station: no special on file. City View at the Highlands: $1,000 off first full month on a 13-month lease on select homes + waived app/admin fees if you lease within 48 hours of touring (apply by 10/19/26). Specials are as listed on IQ Realtors and change often.
What are the fees at Lilac Station and City View at the Highlands?
Lilac Station: Application fee $50. Pet fee $300 one-time per pet + additional monthly rent of $35/mo for one pet or $60/mo for two; 2-pet maximum. (Per the building’s RentCafe listing and official amenities page, checked November 2026.) City View at the Highlands: Pet charges: cats $300 one-time + $25/mo pet rent · dogs $300 one-time + $30/mo pet rent, max 2 pets. Only the pet figures are published on the building’s official site — ask leasing for the full current fee sheet for the rest. (Per the building’s official eBrochure, checked November 2026.)
Where are Lilac Station and City View at the Highlands located?
Both buildings are in Lombard, Chicago: Lilac Station at 101 S Main St, Lombard, IL and City View at the Highlands at 2720 S Highland Ave, Lombard, IL.
Tour either building with one broker — see live availability and photos for Lilac Station and City View at the Highlands.
Search all homes on IQ Realtors → More answersFigures on this page come from IQ Realtors's verified rental data, checked against buildings' official leasing sources. Page generated November 13, 2026. Rents, specials and availability change — confirm current pricing on IQ Realtors before you apply.