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Waukegan, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Waukegan, IL

Pricing Updated: 03/23/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Waukegan, IL area range in price from $750 to $3,054 with an overall median price of $1,673. The three Waukegan neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Waukegan Downtown at $750, North Waukegan at $750, and Marquette Highlands at $750. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Waukegan Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Waukegan Downtown$1,300$750175
North Waukegan$1,410$750115
Marquette Highlands$1,442$750174
Downtown Waukegan$1,690$750271
Pleasant Hill$1,848$950205
Norshore Park$1,875$950240
Lake Cogardens$2,150$750312

Cheapest Available Waukegan Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Waukegan, 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 Waukegan apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CASA Apartments - Waukegan1 Bdrm1BR,1BA$750
Sunset Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900
Cinnamon Lake TowersStudioStudio,1BA$975
Sheridan Center ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$990
Beechwood at the PreserveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,065

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waukegan, IL

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waukegan 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 Waukegan apartment is the B1 Model at Savanna Ridge starting at $1,925 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the Wildwood on Gages Lake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waukegan 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
Savanna RidgeB12BR,1BA$1.84
Northgate ApartmentsHampton2BR,2BA$1.66
Heritage Green1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.53
Sheridan Center ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32
Fox CrestFox Crossing1BR,1BA$1.59
10 N Sheridan Rd.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.74
Beechwood at the PreserveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.61
Sunset Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.50
CASA Apartments - Waukegan1 Bdrm1BR,1BA$1.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about Waukegan

What type of rentals are currently available in Waukegan?

There are currently 318 Apartments for Rent in Waukegan, IL with pricing that ranges from $750 to $4,395. There are also 51 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waukegan ranging from $1,190 to $8,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Waukegan?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Waukegan ranges from $1,190 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,587.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Waukegan?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Waukegan range from $1,600 to $4,395, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,695 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,690.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

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With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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What to Know About Fees and Fines When Renting

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

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