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942 North Ave

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1915 Seymour Ave
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2318 Washington St

754 Walnut St

3305 Sunset Ave

1601 11th St

1427 Hervey Ave
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2110 Hebron Ave

1002 Westmoreland Ave
Waukegan, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Waukegan?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Waukegan 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,029 | $1,500 | $2,800 |
Waukegan 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,682 | $1,500 | $4,100 |
Waukegan 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,829 | $2,300 | $8,500 |
Waukegan 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,133 | $3,350 | $8,500 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Waukegan, IL
Pricing Updated: 08/02/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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North Waukegan | $1,525 | $750 | 6 |
Downtown Waukegan | $1,700 | $750 | 13 |
Lake Cogardens | $1,700 | $750 | 13 |
Marquette Highlands | $1,700 | $750 | 13 |
Norshore Park | $1,700 | $985 | 8 |
Pleasant Hill | $1,700 | $985 | 11 |
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 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 | $875 |
Country Chalet Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
Linden Flats Apartments | 1 BR/1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1,135 |
Kings Court Apartments | 1 bd | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2409 Gilboa Ave, Unit 1 | 2409 Gilboa Ave | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
Northline Apartments | Waiting List | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
The Lakes at Fountain Square Apartment Homes | Ontario | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Kings Court Apartments | 1 bd | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Sunset Village | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Heritage Green | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Country Chalet Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Woodview Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
Linden Flats Apartments | 1 BR/1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
CASA Apartments - Waukegan | 1 Bdrm | 1BR,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.
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