Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Waukegan Neighborhood of Waukegan, IL from $800 (8 Rentals)

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3305 Sunset Ave

WaukeganIL60087
property at 2048 N Sheridan Rd

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2048 N Sheridan Rd

WaukeganIL60087

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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 Studio unit found at CASA Apartments - Waukegan priced from $675. 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 - WaukeganStudioStudio,1BA$675
Sunset Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900
Cinnamon Lake TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Waukegan, IL

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Waukegan area is the $1.98 price per square foot 215 S Park Ave Model at 215 S Park Ave, Unit 1F in the in the Waukegan Downtown neighborhood starting from $1,980. The second greatest value Downtown Waukegan apartment is the 1520 Westmoreland Ave Model at 1520 Westmoreland Ave, Unit 2 Bedroom Apartment starting at $1,400 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the North Waukegan 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.
215 S Park Ave, Unit 1F215 S Park Ave3BR,1BA$1.98
1520 Westmoreland Ave, Unit 2 Bedroom Apartment1520 Westmoreland Ave2BR,1BA$1.47
Fox CrestFox Den2BR,1.5BA$1.76
Kings Court Apartments1 bd1BR,1BA$1.44
Madison West Apartment1 BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.67
Heritage Green1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.67
Briarwood Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.72
Linden Flats Apartments1 BR/1 BTH1BR,1BA$1.90
Sunset Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.64
CASA Apartments - WaukeganStudioStudio ,1BA$1.35

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Waukegan

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Waukegan?

There are currently 207 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Waukegan, IL with pricing that ranges from $675 to $6,163. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Waukegan ranging from $800 to $3,610.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Waukegan?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Waukegan ranges from $800 to $3,610 with an average monthly rent of $2,261.

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