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10174 W Ford Ave, Unit #3
$1,195
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10174 W Ford Ave, Unit #3

10174 W Ford AveBeach Park, IL 60099
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The Chateau Royale
$1,285 - $1,565
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$1,285 - $1,565
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$1,285 - $1,565
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 10, 2027

The Chateau Royale

625 S Dilger AveWaukegan, IL 60085
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Cheapest Available Lake County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lake County, IL is a Studio unit found at CASA Apartments - Waukegan in the North Waukegan neighborhood priced from $675. Cinnamon Lake Towers in the North Waukegan neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lake County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CASA Apartments - WaukeganStudioStudio,1BA$675
Cinnamon Lake TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
Harbor LakeThe MinnowStudio,1BA$1,040
Sunset Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050
Imperial Tower ApartmentsThe MichiganStudio,1BA$1,157
Briarwood Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,175
Residences at Fountain SquareThe Buckingham1BR,1BA$1,190
Wauconda Park Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,200
Woodstone Village Apartments1x1 6951BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake County, IL

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake County area is the $1.34 price per square foot 903 Main St Model at 903 Main St, Unit 1 in the in the Antioch Golf Club neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Lake County apartment is the Waiting List Model at Northline Apartments starting at $1,990 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Downtown Libertyville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
903 Main St, Unit 1903 Main St2BR,1BA$1.34
Northline ApartmentsWaiting List2BR,2BA$1.52
West Harbor Residences at Reva Bay2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.52
Stone Edge Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.36
Lakeview Terrace ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.37
1520 Westmoreland Ave, Unit 2 Bedroom Apartment1520 Westmoreland Ave2BR,1BA$1.47
Rosewood Round Lake2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32
Sunset Village Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.31
Kings Court Apartments1 bd1BR,1BA$1.56
CASA Apartments - WaukeganStudioStudio ,1BA$1.35

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lake County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lake County is at CASA Apartments - Waukegan listed at $675.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake County Apartment is $775 at CASA Apartments - Waukegan.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lake County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lake County is starting from $950 at CASA Apartments - Waukegan.

What is the most affordable Lake County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lake County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at CASA Apartments - Waukegan and starts from $1,050.

Expert Rental Resources

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