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127 Franklin St

WaukeganIL60085

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Cheapest Available Lake County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lake County, 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 $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lake County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CASA Apartments - Waukegan1 Bdrm1BR,1BA$750
Sunset Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900
Beechwood at the PreserveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,065
Imperial Tower ApartmentsThe Franklin1BR,1BA$1,129
Heritage Green1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,150
Woodstone Village Apartments1x1 6951BR,1BA$1,200
Wauconda Park Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1,200
Woodview Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,250
Linden Flats Apartments2 BR- 1 BTH2BR,1BA$1,310
Fox CrestFox Den2BR,1BA$1,365

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake County, IL

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake County area is the $1.66 price per square foot Campania End (TH) Model at Deercrest of Antioch in the in the Heritage Park neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Lake County apartment is the 2135 Kemble Ave Model at 2135 Kemble Ave, Unit 1st floor-3bdrm starting at $1,600 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the North Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Deercrest of AntiochCampania End (TH)3BR,3BA$1.66
2135 Kemble Ave, Unit 1st floor-3bdrm2135 Kemble Ave3BR,1BA$1.23
West Harbor Residences at Reva Bay2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.48
Grays Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom Platinum FP2BR,1.5BA$1.56
Fox CrestFox Den2BR,1.5BA$1.65
Linden Flats Apartments2 BR- 1 BTH2BR,1BA$1.69
Heritage Green1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.53
Beechwood at the PreserveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.61
Sunset Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.50
CASA Apartments - Waukegan1 Bdrm1BR,1BA$1.25

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lake County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lake County is at Park Butterfield Apartments listed at $1,431.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake County Apartment is $750 at CASA Apartments - Waukegan.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lake County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lake County is starting from $1,250 at Beechwood at the Preserve.

What is the most affordable Lake County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lake County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Deercrest of Antioch and starts from $2,850.

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