Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Waukegan Neighborhood of Waukegan, IL from $1,100 (10 Rentals)

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property at 3305 Sunset Ave

3305 Sunset Ave

WaukeganIL60087
property at 3305 Sunset Ave

3305 Sunset Ave

WaukeganIL60087
property at 3305 Sunset Ave

3305 Sunset Ave

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 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

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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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 $750 to $3,064. There are also 26 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Waukegan ranging from $1,190 to $3,300.

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 $1,190 to $3,300 with an average monthly rent of $2,056.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Waukegan?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Waukegan range from $1,700 to $2,050, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $2,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,595.

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