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328 N Milwaukee Ave
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328 N Milwaukee Ave

328 N Milwaukee AveLibertyville, IL 60048

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property at 2902 31st St

$1,400

2 Bedroom Rentals

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2902 31st St

ZionIL60099

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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. Sunset Village in the North Waukegan neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lake County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CASA Apartments - WaukeganStudioStudio,1BA$675
Sunset Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900
Cinnamon Lake TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
LITTLE FORT APARTMENTS LLCLITTLE FORT APARTMENTS LLC - 4111BR,1BA$1,050
Harbor View Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,070
Patriot OaksStudio 1 bathroom1BR,2BA$1,121
FOREST VIEW MANORFOREST VIEW MANOR - 02-20...1BR,1BA$1,125
Briarwood Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,175
BUTRICK ST. - 2023BUTRICK ST. - 2023 - #121BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake County, IL

As of August 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake County area is the $0.22 price per square foot 611 Mulberry Pl Model at 611 Mulberry Pl, Unit 2nd floor in the in the Briergate Station neighborhood starting from $2,200. 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.
611 Mulberry Pl, Unit 2nd floor611 Mulberry Pl3BR,1BA$0.22
Northline ApartmentsWaiting List2BR,2BA$1.52
Harbor LakeThe Herron2BR,1BA$1.39
Water's Edge Apartments2 Bdrm/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.57
Grays Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom Premium2BR,1BA$1.56
Country Chalet Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$1.55
Willow Wind1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63
Kings Court Apartments1 bd1BR,1BA$1.56
1021 Judge Ave, Unit 2nd Floor1021 Judge Ave1BR,1BA$1.17
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.

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