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property at 2107 Elim Ave

2107 Elim Ave

ZionIL60099
property at 3305 Sunset Ave

3305 Sunset Ave

WaukeganIL60087
property at 3305 Sunset Ave

3305 Sunset Ave

WaukeganIL60087

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property at 930 Taylor Dr

930 Taylor Dr

GurneeIL60031
property at 3305 Sunset Ave

3305 Sunset Ave

WaukeganIL60087
property at 1139 Lincoln St

1139 Lincoln St

North ChicagoIL60064

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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
Harbor LakeThe MinnowStudio,1BA$940
Beechwood at the PreserveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,065
Linden Flats Apartments1 BR/1 BTH1BR,1BA$1,135
Heritage Green1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,150
Woodstone Village Apartments1x1 6951BR,1BA$1,200
Wauconda Park Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake County, IL

As of May 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake County area is the $1.04 price per square foot 2409 Gilboa Ave Model at 2409 Gilboa Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Shepherds Crossing neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Lake County apartment is the Campania End (TH) Model at Deercrest of Antioch starting at $2,850 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Heritage Park 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.
2409 Gilboa Ave, Unit 12409 Gilboa Ave4BR,1.5BA$1.04
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
Imperial Tower ApartmentsThe Baldwin2BR,2BA$1.25
Timber Oaks (Patriot Oaks)2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.44
Heritage Green1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.53
Beechwood at the PreserveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.61
CASA Apartments - Waukegan1 Bdrm1BR,1BA$1.25
Sunset Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.50

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake County

What type of rentals are currently available in Lake County?

There are currently 762 Apartments for Rent in Lake County, IL with pricing that ranges from $750 to $16,077. There are also 278 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake County ranging from $800 to $12,000.

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 $800 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,399.

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 $2,145.

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