
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Waukegan Neighborhood of Waukegan, IL from $400 (13 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Waukegan?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Waukegan Studio Apartments | $1,063 | $950 | $1,340 |
Downtown Waukegan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,218 | $750 | $2,618 |
Downtown Waukegan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,608 | $1,100 | $3,064 |
Downtown Waukegan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,875 | $1,700 | $2,050 |
Downtown Waukegan 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,595 | $1,595 | $1,595 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Waukegan Neighborhood of Waukegan, IL.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Waukegan Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Waukegan area of Waukegan, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at CASA Apartments - Waukegan priced from $750. Sunset Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Downtown Waukegan apartments for rent in Waukegan, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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CASA Apartments - Waukegan | 1 Bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Sunset Village | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Linden Flats Apartments | 1 BR/1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1,135 |
Heritage Green | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Kings Court Apartments | 1 bd | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Waukegan, IL
As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Waukegan area is the $0.83 price per square foot 708 N County St Model at 708 N County St, Unit Martinez apartments in the in the Waukegan Downtown neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Downtown Waukegan apartment is the 1835 Lincoln St Model at 1835 Lincoln St, Unit 1 starting at $1,900 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the North Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Waukegan apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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708 N County St, Unit Martinez apartments | 708 N County St | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
1835 Lincoln St, Unit 1 | 1835 Lincoln St | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Imperial Tower Apartments | The Hinkston | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Kings Court Apartments | 1 bd | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Heritage Green | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Linden Flats Apartments | 1 BR/1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Reserve at Eagle Ridge | The Seabird | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
Sunset Village | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
CASA Apartments - Waukegan | 1 Bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
328 N Oakwood Ave, Unit 2S | 328 N Oakwood Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
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Getting Around the Downtown Waukegan Neighborhood in Waukegan, IL
Walk Score®
68 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
46 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
34 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Waukegan Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Waukegan?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Waukegan is CASA Apartments - Waukegan which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Downtown Waukegan costs $1,875.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 3 regular apartments in Downtown Waukegan that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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