Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Waukegan Neighborhood of Waukegan, IL from $400 (12 Rentals)

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Onan Senior Suites
1 Bedroom Apartments

Onan Senior Suites

3305 Sunset AveWaukegan, IL 60087
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1740 North Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1740 North Ave

1740 North AveWaukegan, IL 60085
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Pioneer Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pioneer Park

750-754 N Pioneer RdWaukegan, IL 60085
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2101 Lorraine Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2101 Lorraine Ave

2101 Lorraine AveWaukegan, IL 60087
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Sunset Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Village

2205 N Butrick StWaukegan, IL 60087
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Shoreline Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Shoreline Terrace

38569-38619 N Sheridan RdBeach Park, IL 60099

Downtown Waukegan, Waukegan, IL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CASA Apartments - Waukegan1 Bdrm1BR,1BA$750
Sunset Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900
Madison West ApartmentStudioStudio,1BA$925
Cinnamon Lake TowersStudioStudio,1BA$975
Beechwood at the PreserveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,065

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Waukegan, IL

As of February 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Waukegan area is the $1.58 price per square foot 519 Cummings Ave Model at 519 Cummings Ave, Unit #2 in the in the Waukegan Downtown neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Downtown Waukegan apartment is the Harlequin Model at Landings at Amhurst Lake starting at $1,957 with a $1.95 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
519 Cummings Ave, Unit #2519 Cummings Ave4BR,2BA$1.58
Landings at Amhurst LakeHarlequin2BR,2BA$1.95
Heritage Green1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.53
10 N Sheridan Rd.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.74
Beechwood at the PreserveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.61
Linden Flats Apartments1 BR-1 BTH1BR,1BA$1.75
CASA Apartments - Waukegan1 Bdrm1BR,1BA$1.25
Sunset Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.50
Madison West ApartmentStudioStudio ,1BA$2.06
Cinnamon Lake TowersStudioStudio ,1BA$2.26

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Waukegan, Waukegan, IL

Ranked #2

Among neighborhoods in Waukegan, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Waukegan. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Waukegan Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Waukegan?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Waukegan is at Madison West Apartment listed at $925.

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 $1,225 at Cinnamon Lake Towers.

What is the most affordable Downtown Waukegan Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Waukegan Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Beechwood at the Preserve and starts from $1,400.

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