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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
Woodstone Village Apartments1x1 6951BR,1BA$1,135
Heritage Green1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,150
Wauconda Park Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1,200
Woodview Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,250
Imperial Tower ApartmentsThe Grand1BR,1BA$1,267
Water's Edge Apartments1 Bdrm/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,269
Willow Wind2 bedroom 1.52BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake County, IL

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake County area is the $1.04 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 2409 Gilboa Ave Model at 2409 Gilboa Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,500 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Shepherds Crossing 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$1.04
2409 Gilboa Ave, Unit 12409 Gilboa Ave4BR,1.5BA$1.04
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
Timber Oaks (Patriot Oaks)2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.45
Willow Wind2 bedroom 1.52BR,1.5BA$1.30
Imperial Tower ApartmentsThe Grand1BR,1BA$1.44
Sunset Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.50
CASA Apartments - Waukegan1 Bdrm1BR,1BA$1.25

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake County

What type of rentals are currently available in Lake County?

There are currently 756 Apartments for Rent in Lake County, IL with pricing that ranges from $750 to $16,077. There are also 229 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake County ranging from $850 to $16,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lake County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lake County ranges from $850 to $16,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,509.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lake County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lake County range from $1,600 to $16,077, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,650 to $7,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,500.

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