Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wadsworth, IL from $500 (31 Rentals)

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3305 Sunset Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3305 Sunset Ave

3305 Sunset AveWaukegan, IL 60087
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Little Fort Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Little Fort Apartments

520 N Genesee StWaukegan, IL 60085
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Franklin Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

Franklin Street

4004-4010 Franklin StZion, IL 60099
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2325 Lewis Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2325 Lewis Ave

2325 Lewis AveZion, IL 60099
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Brookstone Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brookstone Apartments

4247 Hickory Hills DrWaukegan, IL 60087
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Village Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Village Park

2520 Village Park DrWaukegan, IL 60087
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3305 Sunset Ave

WaukeganIL60087

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Wadsworth, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wadsworth Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wadsworth, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at CASA Apartments - Waukegan in the North Waukegan neighborhood priced from $750. Country Chalet Apartments in the Shepherds Crossing neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,080. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wadsworth apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CASA Apartments - Waukegan1 Bdrm1BR,1BA$750
Country Chalet Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath*1BR,1BA$1,080
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
Woodview Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,250
Willow Wind2 bedroom 1.52BR,1BA$1,300
Imperial Tower ApartmentsThe Grand1BR,1BA$1,401
Carmel House1bdB1BR,1BA$1,515

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wadsworth, IL and Nearby

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wadsworth area is the $1.30 price per square foot 2 bedroom 1.5 Model at Willow Wind in the in the Lake Cogardens neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Wadsworth apartment is the The Tawny Model at Reserve at Eagle Ridge starting at $1,545 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Cypress Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wadsworth apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Willow Wind2 bedroom 1.52BR,1.5BA$1.30
Reserve at Eagle RidgeThe Tawny2BR,1BA$1.71
Imperial Tower ApartmentsThe Grand1BR,1BA$1.45
Kings Court Apartments1 bd1BR,1BA$1.44
Country Chalet Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath*1BR,1BA$1.44
Heritage Green1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.53
Woodstone Village Apartments1x1 6951BR,1BA$1.73
Woodview Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.92
Linden Flats Apartments1 BR/1 BTH1BR,1BA$1.75
CASA Apartments - Waukegan1 Bdrm1BR,1BA$1.25

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Getting Around Wadsworth, IL

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10 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

36 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wadsworth Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wadsworth Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wadsworth Apartment is $750 at CASA Apartments - Waukegan.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Wadsworth Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Wadsworth is starting from $1,300 at Willow Wind.

What is the most affordable Wadsworth Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Wadsworth Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Clublands of Antioch and starts from $3,480.

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