Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lake County, IL from $400 (119 Rentals)

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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 $800. 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$800
Cinnamon Lake TowersStudioStudio,1BA$975
Sheridan Center ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,030
Beechwood at the PreserveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,065
Woodstone Village Apartments1x1 6951BR,1BA$1,135
10 N Sheridan Rd.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,150
Heritage Green1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,150
Wauconda Park Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1,200
Timber Oaks (Patriot Oaks)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,215

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake County, IL

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake County area is the $1.52 price per square foot Townhome Model at The Meadows Apartments Lakemoor in the in the Liberty Lakes - Freedom Series neighborhood starting from $2,011. 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.
The Meadows Apartments LakemoorTownhome2BR,2.5BA$1.52
2135 Kemble Ave, Unit 1st floor-3bdrm2135 Kemble Ave3BR,1BA$1.23
West Harbor Residences at Reva Bay2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.48
The Sanctuary of Lake VillaTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.59
Heritage Green1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.53
Sheridan Center ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.37
Woodstone Village Apartments1x1 6951BR,1BA$1.63
Beechwood at the PreserveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.61
CASA Apartments - Waukegan1 Bdrm1BR,1BA$1.25
Sunset Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.45

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 Cinnamon Lake Towers listed at $975.

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 $1,225 at Cinnamon Lake Towers.

What is the most affordable Lake County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lake County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The MilTon Luxury Apartments and starts from $3,150.

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