
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Waukegan Neighborhood of Waukegan, IL from $400 (13 Rentals)
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Downtown Waukegan, Waukegan, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Waukegan?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Waukegan Studio Apartments | $1,097 | $950 | $1,340 |
Downtown Waukegan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,429 | $750 | $2,694 |
Downtown Waukegan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,605 | $900 | $2,976 |
Downtown Waukegan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,078 | $1,750 | $2,450 |
Downtown Waukegan 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,145 | $2,145 | $2,145 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Waukegan Neighborhood of Waukegan, IL.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Waukegan Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Waukegan area of Waukegan, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at CASA Apartments - Waukegan priced from $750. Sunset Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Downtown Waukegan 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 |
Sunset Village | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Beechwood at the Preserve | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,065 |
Harbor Lake | The Guppy | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Heritage Green | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Waukegan, IL
As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Waukegan area is the $1.25 price per square foot The Baldwin Model at Imperial Tower Apartments in the in the North Waukegan neighborhood starting from $1,560. The second greatest value Downtown Waukegan apartment is the Harlequin Model at Landings at Amhurst Lake starting at $2,054 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the Pleasant Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Waukegan apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Imperial Tower Apartments | The Baldwin | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
Landings at Amhurst Lake | Harlequin | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
Reserve at Eagle Ridge | The Bluejay | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
Fox Crest | Fox Den | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.65 |
Linden Flats Apartments | 2 BR- 1 BTH | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
Heritage Green | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Harbor Lake | The Guppy | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Beechwood at the Preserve | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
CASA Apartments - Waukegan | 1 Bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Sunset Village | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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Getting Around the Downtown Waukegan Neighborhood in Waukegan, IL
Walk Score®
68 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
46 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
34 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Waukegan Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Waukegan Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Waukegan Apartment is $750 at CASA Apartments - Waukegan.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Waukegan Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Waukegan is starting from $1,250 at Beechwood at the Preserve.
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