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Cheapest Available Lake County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lake County, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at CASA Apartments - Waukegan in the North Waukegan neighborhood priced from $750. Sunset Village in the North Waukegan neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lake County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CASA Apartments - Waukegan1 Bdrm1BR,1BA$750
Sunset Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$875
Country Chalet Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,030
Linden Flats Apartments1 BR/1 BTH1BR,1BA$1,135
Heritage Green1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,150
Kings Court Apartments1 bd1BR,1BA$1,150
Woodstone Village Apartments1x1 6951BR,1BA$1,200
Lakewood Tower2 Bed 790SF2BR,1BA$1,200
Woodview Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,250
Starling Senior Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath (60%)1BR,1BA$1,261

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake County, IL

As of August 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake County area is the $1.04 price per square foot 2409 Gilboa Ave Model at 2409 Gilboa Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Shepherds Crossing neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Lake County apartment is the 2Bed/2Bath Model at Renaissance Place in Highland Park starting at $2,700 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Briergate Station 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.
2409 Gilboa Ave, Unit 12409 Gilboa Ave4BR,1.5BA$1.04
Renaissance Place in Highland Park2Bed/2Bath2BR,2BA$1.63
West Harbor Residences at Reva Bay2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.48
Grays Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom Platinum FP2BR,1.5BA$1.56
Sunset Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.09
Kings Court Apartments1 bd1BR,1BA$1.44
Lakewood Tower2 Bed 790SF2BR,1BA$1.52
Heritage Green1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.53
Country Chalet Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.37
CASA Apartments - Waukegan1 Bdrm1BR,1BA$1.25

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 Park Butterfield Apartments listed at $1,449.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake County Apartment is $750 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 $1,150 at Linden Flats Apartments.

What is the most affordable Lake County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lake County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woodstone Village Apartments and starts from $1,700.

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