Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Cogardens Neighborhood of Waukegan, IL from $700 (19 Rentals)

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3305 Sunset Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3305 Sunset Ave

3305 Sunset AveWaukegan, IL 60087
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Little Fort Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Little Fort Apartments

520 N Genesee StWaukegan, IL 60085
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1740 North Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1740 North Ave

1740 North AveWaukegan, IL 60085
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Pioneer Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pioneer Park

750-754 N Pioneer RdWaukegan, IL 60085
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Chapa Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Chapa Apartments

2101 Lorraine AveWaukegan, IL 60087
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Sunset Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Village

2205 N Butrick StWaukegan, IL 60087
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Regency Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Village

3150 W Grandville AveWaukegan, IL 60085
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2000-2030 N Pine St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2000-2030 N Pine St

2000-2030 N Pine StWaukegan, IL 60087
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Hinkston Pond Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hinkston Pond Apartments

3040-3084 W Grandville AveWaukegan, IL 60085
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Lake Cogardens, Waukegan, IL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CASA Apartments - Waukegan1 Bdrm1BR,1BA$750
Sunset Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900
Heritage Green1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,150
Linden Flats Apartments2 BR- 1 BTH2BR,1BA$1,150
Kings Court Apartments1 bd1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Cogardens, IL

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake Cogardens 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 Lake Cogardens apartment is the 1 bd Model at Kings Court Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $1.44 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
708 N County St, Unit Martinez apartments708 N County St2BR,1BA$0.83
Kings Court Apartments1 bd1BR,1BA$1.44
Linden Flats Apartments2 BR- 1 BTH2BR,1BA$1.48
Heritage Green1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.53
CASA Apartments - Waukegan1 Bdrm1BR,1BA$1.25
Sunset Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.50

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Waukegan. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 5 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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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