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3305 Sunset Ave

WaukeganIL60087

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property at 3305 Sunset Ave

3305 Sunset Ave

WaukeganIL60087

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Waukegan, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Waukegan, IL

Pricing Updated: 08/02/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Waukegan, IL area range in price from $750 to $8,270 with an overall median price of $1,670. The three Waukegan neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are North Waukegan at $750, Downtown Waukegan at $750, and Lake Cogardens at $750. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Waukegan Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
North Waukegan$1,525$7506
Downtown Waukegan$1,700$75013
Lake Cogardens$1,700$75013
Marquette Highlands$1,700$75013
Norshore Park$1,700$9858
Pleasant Hill$1,700$98511

Cheapest Available Waukegan Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Waukegan, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at CASA Apartments - Waukegan in the North Waukegan neighborhood priced from $750. Sunset Village in the North Waukegan neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Waukegan apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CASA Apartments - Waukegan1 Bdrm1BR,1BA$750
Sunset Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$875
Country Chalet Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,030
Linden Flats Apartments1 BR/1 BTH1BR,1BA$1,135
Kings Court Apartments1 bd1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waukegan, IL

As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waukegan area is the $1.04 price per square foot 2409 Gilboa Ave Model at 2409 Gilboa Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Shepherds Crossing neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Waukegan apartment is the Waiting List Model at Northline Apartments starting at $1,975 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Downtown Libertyville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waukegan apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2409 Gilboa Ave, Unit 12409 Gilboa Ave4BR,1.5BA$1.04
Northline ApartmentsWaiting List2BR,2BA$1.51
The Lakes at Fountain Square Apartment HomesOntario2BR,1BA$1.83
Kings Court Apartments1 bd1BR,1BA$1.44
Sunset Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.09
Heritage Green1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.53
Country Chalet Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.37
Woodview Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.92
Linden Flats Apartments1 BR/1 BTH1BR,1BA$1.75
CASA Apartments - Waukegan1 Bdrm1BR,1BA$1.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about Waukegan

What type of rentals are currently available in Waukegan?

There are currently 317 Apartments for Rent in Waukegan, IL with pricing that ranges from $750 to $8,270. There are also 67 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waukegan ranging from $800 to $8,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Waukegan ranges from $800 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,981.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Waukegan range from $1,700 to $8,270, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $4,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,500.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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