
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Cogardens Neighborhood of Waukegan, IL from $700 (19 Rentals)
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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 |
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Lake Cogardens Studio Apartments | $1,371 | $975 | $2,250 |
Lake Cogardens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,506 | $750 | $2,808 |
Lake Cogardens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,778 | $1,225 | $3,174 |
Lake Cogardens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,095 | $1,750 | $2,485 |
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There are currently 19 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. Sunset Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Lake Cogardens apartments for rent in Waukegan, IL:
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 | $900 |
Heritage Green | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Woodview Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Imperial Tower Apartments | The Grand | 1BR,1BA | $1,267 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Cogardens, IL
As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake Cogardens area is the $1.30 price per square foot 2 bedroom 1.5 Model at Willow Wind in the in the Lake Cogardens neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Lake Cogardens apartment is the B-2 Model at Luna Park starting at $1,845 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the Norshore Park 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. |
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Willow Wind | 2 bedroom 1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.30 |
Luna Park | B-2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
Imperial Tower Apartments | The Grand | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Linden Flats Apartments | 2 BR- 1 BTH | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
Heritage Green | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
The Preserve at Osprey Lake | The Sanderling III | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
Woodview Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
CASA Apartments - Waukegan | 1 Bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Sunset Village | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake Cogardens Apartments
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 $2,145.
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 4 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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