Cheap Homes for Rent in Lake County, IL from $800 (53 Rentals)

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property at 2475 Waterbury Ln

2475 Waterbury Ln

Buffalo GroveIL60089
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3305 Sunset Ave

WaukeganIL60087

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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake County, IL

As of August 04, 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 Waiting List Model at Northline Apartments starting at $1,975 with a $1.51 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.
2409 Gilboa Ave, Unit 12409 Gilboa Ave4BR,1.5BA$1.04
Northline ApartmentsWaiting List2BR,2BA$1.51
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 Lake County

What type of rentals are currently available in Lake County?

There are currently 768 Apartments for Rent in Lake County, IL with pricing that ranges from $700 to $16,603. There are also 321 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake County ranging from $800 to $19,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lake County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lake County ranges from $800 to $19,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,270.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lake County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lake County range from $1,700 to $16,603, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $9,775. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,500.

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