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

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wauconda, IL

Pricing Updated: 06/24/2025

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$1,908$1,2004

Cheapest Available Wauconda Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wauconda, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Timber Oaks (Patriot Oaks) in the Amber Shores neighborhood priced from $1,175. Wauconda Park Apartments in the Liberty Lakes - Freedom Series neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wauconda apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Timber Oaks (Patriot Oaks)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,175
Wauconda Park Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1,200
Moore Court Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,300
Park Butterfield ApartmentsStudio Floor Plan S1Studio,1BA$1,387
Lakeside Village Apartments1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 760 SQ FT - RENOVATED1BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wauconda, IL and Nearby

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wauconda area is the $1.77 price per square foot Haydenwood Sunroom Model at Redwood Volo in the in the Liberty Lakes - Freedom Series neighborhood starting from $2,864. The second greatest value Wauconda apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Schoolhouse Apartments starting at $2,400 with a $1.60 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.
Redwood VoloHaydenwood Sunroom2BR,2BA$1.77
The Schoolhouse Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.60
Redwood Crystal LakeWillowood2BR,2BA$1.81
Morris Station2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.84
The Meadows Apartments LakemoorTownhome2BR,2.5BA$1.52
Eastbanks of Lake Zurich2/22BR,2BA$1.77
Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ CommunityChampion Single Wide3BR,2BA$1.42
River PlaceResidence #5, 6, 7 and 8 (Plus Den)1BR,2BA$1.68
Brittany Square2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.72
Wauconda Park Apartments2 bed / 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.83

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Getting Around Wauconda, IL

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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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 Park Butterfield Apartments listed at $1,379.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wauconda Apartment is $1,175 at Timber Oaks (Patriot Oaks).

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 $1,500 at Grays Pointe 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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