
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Cogardens Neighborhood of Waukegan, IL from $700 (18 Rentals)
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607 N Poplar St

Cinnamon Lake Towers

415 N Sheridan Rd
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Lake Cogardens, Waukegan, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lake Cogardens?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Cogardens Studio Apartments | $1,178 | $1,025 | $1,460 |
| Lake Cogardens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,215 | $750 | $1,845 |
| Lake Cogardens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,880 | $950 | $5,793 |
| Lake Cogardens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,818 | $1,499 | $8,334 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lake Cogardens Neighborhood of Waukegan, IL.
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Cheapest Available Lake Cogardens Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake Cogardens area of Waukegan, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at CASA Apartments - Waukegan priced from $750. Cinnamon Lake Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Lake Cogardens apartments for rent in Waukegan, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| CASA Apartments - Waukegan | 1 Bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Cinnamon Lake Towers | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Imperial Tower Apartments | The Michigan | Studio,1BA | $1,082 |
| 415 N Sheridan Rd | 415 N Sheridan RD | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Linden Flats Apartments | 2 BR- 1 BTH | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Cogardens, IL
As of November 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake Cogardens area is the $1.78 price per square foot Brunswick Model at Northgate Apartments in the in the North Waukegan neighborhood starting from $1,865. The second greatest value Lake Cogardens apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at Heritage Green starting at $1,500 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Pleasant Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Cogardens apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate Apartments | Brunswick | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| Heritage Green | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.54 |
| Reserve at Eagle Ridge | The Bluejay | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| Kings Court Apartments | 1 bd | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Linden Flats Apartments | 2 BR- 1 BTH | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Fox Crest | Fox Crossing | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Briarwood Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| 802 Grand Ave, Unit 5 | 802 Grand Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| CASA Apartments - Waukegan | 1 Bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 415 N Sheridan Rd | 415 N Sheridan RD | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake Cogardens Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lake Cogardens?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lake Cogardens is under $1,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lake Cogardens?
The cheapest apartment in Lake Cogardens is CASA Apartments - Waukegan which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Lake Cogardens costs $5,140.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lake Cogardens?
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 8 regular apartments in Lake Cogardens that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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