Cheap Homes for Rent in Lake County, IL from $800 (45 Rentals)

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property at 3305 Sunset Ave

$1,190 - $1,195

1 Bedroom Rentals

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3305 Sunset Ave

WaukeganIL60087
property at 2048 N Sheridan Rd

$1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

2048 N Sheridan Rd

WaukeganIL60087

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property at 321 Meadow Green Ln

$1,550

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$1,550
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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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321 Meadow Green Ln

Round Lake BeachIL60073

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property at 1219 Broadway Avenue

$1,685

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$1,685
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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 30

1219 Broadway Avenue

North ChicagoIL60064

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property at 434 Meadow Green Ln

$1,750

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$1,750
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$1,750

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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434 Meadow Green Ln

Round Lake BeachIL60073
property at 343 Meadow Green Ln

$1,750

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$1,750
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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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343 Meadow Green Ln

Round Lake BeachIL60073
property at 2217 Hermon Ave

$1,750

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

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2217 Hermon Ave

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
Harbor LakeThe MinnowStudio,1BA$1,030
Kings Court Apartments1 bd1BR,1BA$1,150
Briarwood Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,175
Woodstone Village Apartments1x1 6951BR,1BA$1,200
Linden Flats Apartments1 BR/1 BTH1BR,1BA$1,235
Rosewood Round Lake2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,244

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake County, IL

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake County area is the $1.52 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at West Harbor Residences at Reva Bay in the in the Amber Shores neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Lake County apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Lakeview Terrace Apartments starting at $1,400 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Grant's Grove 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.
West Harbor Residences at Reva Bay2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.52
Lakeview Terrace ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.37
Fox CrestFox Run2BR,1.5BA$1.56
Grays Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom Platinum2BR,1.5BA$1.56
Country Chalet Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$1.54
1520 Westmoreland Ave, Unit 2 Bedroom Apartment1520 Westmoreland Ave2BR,1BA$1.47
Rosewood Round Lake2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32
Kings Court Apartments1 bd1BR,1BA$1.44
944 Park Ave, Unit # 2944 Park Ave2BR,1BA$1.24
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 782 Apartments for Rent in Lake County, IL with pricing that ranges from $675 to $12,424. There are also 301 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake County ranging from $800 to $20,000.

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 $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,406.

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 $1,050 to $12,424, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,685 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,520.

Expert Rental Resources

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