
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waukegan Downtown Neighborhood of Waukegan, IL from $400 (6 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Waukegan Downtown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Waukegan Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,059 | $950 | $1,340 |
Waukegan Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,139 | $750 | $1,472 |
Waukegan Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,479 | $1,225 | $1,890 |
Waukegan Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,975 | $1,975 | $1,975 |
Waukegan Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,145 | $2,145 | $2,145 |
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There are currently 6 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Waukegan Downtown Neighborhood of Waukegan, IL.
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Cheapest Available Waukegan Downtown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Waukegan Downtown area of Waukegan, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at CASA Apartments - Waukegan priced from $750. Heritage Green has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Waukegan Downtown 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 |
Heritage Green | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
10 N Sheridan Rd. | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waukegan Downtown, IL
As of June 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waukegan Downtown 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 Waukegan Downtown apartment is the The Baldwin Model at Imperial Tower Apartments starting at $1,568 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the North Waukegan neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waukegan Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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708 N County St, Unit Martinez apartments | 708 N County St | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
Imperial Tower Apartments | The Baldwin | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
Heritage Green | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
CASA Apartments - Waukegan | 1 Bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
10 N Sheridan Rd. | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waukegan Downtown Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Waukegan Downtown Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Waukegan Downtown Apartment is $750 at CASA Apartments - Waukegan.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Waukegan Downtown Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Waukegan Downtown is starting from $1,400 at Heritage Green.
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