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WaucondaIL60084

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Harbor View Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor View Apartments

10-14 Rushmore RdFox Lake, IL 60020
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Villas By The Lake
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villas By The Lake

300 Lakeside DrVernon Hills, IL 60061
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Wauconda, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wauconda, IL

Pricing Updated: 01/28/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Wauconda, IL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Wauconda Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Liberty Lakes - Freedom Series$2,407$1,46611

Cheapest Available Wauconda Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wauconda, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Rosewood Apartments priced from $1,244. Lakeside Village Apartments in the Grosse Pointe Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wauconda apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rosewood Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,244
Lakeside Village Apartments0 BED / 1.0 BATH, 340 SQ FT - RENOVATEDStudio,1BA$1,250
Heritage Green Apartments1 BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,275
Patriot Oaks (FKA Timber Oaks)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,307
Coventry Glen Apartments2 Bdrm/2 Bath-2nd FlrS2BR,2BA$1,335

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wauconda, IL

As of January 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wauconda area is the $1.42 price per square foot One bedroom/long den Model at The Villas At Patriot Estates in the in the Lincoln Hills neighborhood starting from $1,915. The second greatest value Wauconda apartment is the Haydenwood Model at Redwood Crystal Lake starting at $2,399 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the Arrowhead neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wauconda apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Villas At Patriot EstatesOne bedroom/long den1BR,2.5BA$1.42
Redwood Crystal LakeHaydenwood2BR,2BA$1.79
Eastbanks of Lake Zurich2/22BR,2BA$1.79
Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ CommunityChampion Single Wide3BR,2BA$1.42
Coventry Glen Apartments2 Bdrm/2 Bath-1st FlrS2BR,2BA$1.50
River PlaceResidence #5, 6, 7 and 8 (Plus Den)1BR,2BA$1.77
Moore Court Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.58
Grays Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom Platinum2BR,1.5BA$1.56
Rosewood Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32
Heritage Green Apartments1 BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.70

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wauconda Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Wauconda?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Wauconda is at Lakeside Village Apartments listed at $1,250.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wauconda Apartment is $1,275 at Heritage Green Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Wauconda is starting from $1,244 at Rosewood Apartments.

What is the most affordable Wauconda Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Wauconda Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ Community and starts from $1,700.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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