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Waukegan, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Waukegan?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Waukegan Studio Apartments | $1,394 | $975 | $1,849 |
Cheap Waukegan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,569 | $750 | $2,595 |
Cheap Waukegan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,953 | $1,225 | $4,257 |
Cheap Waukegan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,787 | $1,495 | $7,747 |
Cheap Waukegan 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,095 | $1,690 | $2,500 |
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Getting Around Waukegan, IL
Walk Score®
54 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
43 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
28 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waukegan Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Waukegan?
The cheapest apartment in Waukegan is CASA Apartments - Waukegan which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Waukegan costs $3,876.
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 30 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 $256 which is $3,620 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waukegan.
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