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property at 3325 Beacon St

$1,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3325 Beacon St

North ChicagoIL60064
property at 321 Meadow Green Ln

$1,550

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$1,550
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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321 Meadow Green Ln

Round Lake BeachIL60073

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property at 320 Crestview Dr

$1,650 - $1,800

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320 Crestview Dr

WaucondaIL60084
property at 1187 N Red Oak Cir

$1,650

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1187 N Red Oak Cir

Round Lake BeachIL60073

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property at 1480 Spring Brook Ct

$1,700

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$1,700
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1480 Spring Brook Ct, Unit 2A

1480 Spring Brook Ct
Round Lake BeachIL60073
property at 2048 N Sheridan Rd

$1,750

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$1,750
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2048 N Sheridan Rd

WaukeganIL60087
property at 2634 Woodview Ct

$1,750

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2634 Woodview Ct

WaukeganIL60087

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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. Brookside Knoll in the Pleasant Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lake County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CASA Apartments - WaukeganStudioStudio,1BA$675
Brookside KnollTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$975
Sunset Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,000
Cinnamon Lake TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
Park Trail Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1,135
Kings Court Apartments1 bd1BR,1BA$1,150
Harbor LakeThe Guppy1BR,1BA$1,170
Briarwood Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,175
Woodstone Village Apartments1x1 6951BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake County, IL

As of March 09, 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 starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Lake County apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at West Harbor Residences at Reva Bay starting at $1,900 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Amber Shores 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
West Harbor Residences at Reva Bay2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.52
2037 Gabriel Ave, Unit 2nd Floor2037 Gabriel Ave3BR,1BA$1.55
432 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit C432 N Milwaukee Ave1BR,1BA$1.33
1520 Westmoreland Ave, Unit 2 Bedroom Apartment1520 Westmoreland Ave2BR,1BA$1.47
Rosewood Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32
Brookside KnollTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.14
Kings Court Apartments1 bd1BR,1BA$1.44
Park Trail Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1.51
CASA Apartments - WaukeganStudioStudio ,1BA$1.35

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake County

What type of rentals are currently available in Lake County?

There are currently 794 Apartments for Rent in Lake County, IL with pricing that ranges from $675 to $16,202. There are also 299 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake County ranging from $800 to $18,500.

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 $18,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,307.

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 $1,012 to $16,202, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $6,175. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,520.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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