Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Waukegan Neighborhood of Waukegan, IL from $400 (13 Rentals)

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Karcher Artspace Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Karcher Artspace Lofts

405 Washington StWaukegan, IL 60085
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Forest View Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Forest View Manor

1912 10TH StWaukegan, IL 60085
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3305 Sunset Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3305 Sunset Ave

3305 Sunset AveWaukegan, IL 60087
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Little Fort Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Little Fort Apartments

520 N Genesee StWaukegan, IL 60085
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1740 North Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1740 North Ave

1740 North AveWaukegan, IL 60085
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Pioneer Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pioneer Park

750-754 N Pioneer RdWaukegan, IL 60085
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Sunset Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Village

2205 N Butrick StWaukegan, IL 60087
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Chapa Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Chapa Apartments

2101 Lorraine AveWaukegan, IL 60087
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Shoreline Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Shoreline Terrace

38569-38619 N Sheridan RdBeach Park, IL 60099
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Downtown Waukegan, Waukegan, IL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CASA Apartments - Waukegan1 Bdrm1BR,1BA$750
Sunset Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900
Linden Flats Apartments1 BR/1 BTH1BR,1BA$1,135
Heritage Green1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,150
Kings Court Apartments1 bd1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
708 N County St, Unit Martinez apartments708 N County St2BR,1BA$0.83
1835 Lincoln St, Unit 11835 Lincoln St2BR,1BA$1.73
Imperial Tower ApartmentsThe Hinkston2BR,1BA$1.42
Kings Court Apartments1 bd1BR,1BA$1.44
Heritage Green1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.53
Linden Flats Apartments1 BR/1 BTH1BR,1BA$1.75
Reserve at Eagle RidgeThe Seabird1BR,1BA$2.05
Sunset Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.50
CASA Apartments - Waukegan1 Bdrm1BR,1BA$1.25
328 N Oakwood Ave, Unit 2S328 N Oakwood Ave1BR,1BA$1.70

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Waukegan, Waukegan, IL

Ranked #5

Among neighborhoods in Waukegan, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Waukegan. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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

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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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