
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Waukegan, IL from $400 with Utilities Included (34 Rentals)
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Cinnamon Lake Towers

Hinkston Pond Apartments

Brookside Knoll

Beechwood at the Preserve

Madison West Apartments

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The Chateau Royale

Briarwood Apartments
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Chapa Apartments
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Sunset Village

415 N Sheridan Rd

2000-2030 N Pine St

Regency Village

Emhurst Lake Apartments

Brookstone Apartments

Village Park

Linden Flats Apartments
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Residences at Fountain Square

Liberty Towers

Woodview Apartments

Shoreline Terrace

Moraine East Apartments

Wildflower on 27th

2325 Lewis Ave

Green Valley Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Waukegan?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waukegan Studio Apartments | $1,309 | $675 | $2,143 |
| Waukegan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,697 | $775 | $2,794 |
| Waukegan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,023 | $950 | $3,715 |
| Waukegan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,935 | $1,050 | $4,466 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waukegan Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Waukegan?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Waukegan is under $1,225.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Waukegan?
The cheapest apartment in Waukegan is CASA Apartments - Waukegan which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Waukegan costs $1,520.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Waukegan?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 8 regular apartments in Waukegan that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Waukegan?
Cheap apartments in Waukegan have an average cost of $117 which is $1,403 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waukegan.
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