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Pet Friendly
Location
216 South Elmwood Avenue, Waukegan, Illinois 60085, United States
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Property Overview
216 South Elmwood Avenue offers proximity to top-rated educational institutions, with the nearest middle school just 0.3 miles away and a high school within 0.8 miles. It features comprehensive visuals with 30 photos, allowing potential renters to easily assess the space. Additionally, the property is pet-friendly, benefiting from no breed restrictions and nearby pet services.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Middle school nearby- High school nearby
- Images Available
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 216 South Elmwood Avenue
Appliances
| Garbage Disposal | In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Basement | Cats OK |
| Dogs OK | Laundry Hookups |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Swimming Pool |
Services
| On-Site Management |
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Policies and fees
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Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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About 216 South Elmwood Avenue
Please note that the advertised price may exclude additional fees. These include a mandatory $55 application fee per applicant; a one-time $75 admin fee; a $11 monthly utility management fee; fees for amenities like smart home or internet service; and optional conditional fees for services like self-guided tours with third-party provider Rently ($1.99 to $11.99), pet fees/rent, or pool maintenance, if applicable. HOA application and amenity fees, where applicable, are paid directly to the HOA. Get the home you want and the value you deserve with FirstKey Homes. Use our website to Apply Online, Schedule a Self-Tour, Review Resident Qualifications or Search More Homes; or contact our leasing department for help today. Pets are welcome. Apply soon, homes can go fast! 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom rental home in Waukegan, IL, may be just the home for you. W/D hookups will accommodate your own washer & dryer. FirstKey Homes, LLC is an Equal Housing Lessor under the FHA. Applicable local, state and federal laws may apply. Lease terms and conditions apply. This is not an offer to rent—you must submit additional information for review and approval. Listed features may not be accurate; confirm details with a leasing representative. Certain cities and municipalities – including St. Louis and Chicago – require a home inspection prior to a new resident taking possession of the home. If you are leasing a home in one of these areas, please note that your move-in date could be adjusted to accommodate inspection requirements. Please ask your leasing agent for more details. BEWARE OF RENTAL SCAMS: FirstKey Homes exclusively manages our homes (no third-party management). We do not lease homes through, SocialServe, LetGo, Facebook Marketplace or other classified advertising services. All applications and lease signing can only be completed through FirstKeyHomes. com using the RentCafe portal. We will never ask for wire transfers, cash apps like Venmo, Zelle, CashApp PayPal, or any other transferring method to collect funds. See FirstKey Homes website for full details and conditions. Listing photos are provided to help you select a home; all photos shown are for representative and illustrative purposes only but may not be exact. Colors and photo size may vary based on different resolutions, hue, brightness, contrast, or other photo variations. Photos on websites may be modified, changed, or amended at any time. For new construction homes, actual homes may vary, photos may be of similar home/floorplan, home may be under construction and photos may not be of actual home, individual homes, amenities, features, and views may differ. If you have any concerns, please schedule a tour prior to applying or leasing the listed home.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 216 South Elmwood Avenue compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.3 mile away
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Address details
| Zip code | 60085 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Waukegan
2-bedroom apartments at 216 South Elmwood Avenue cost about 20% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Waukegan.
Median rents as of Dec 13 2025.
Waukegan
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $1,270 |
| January 2024 | $1,260 |
| February 2024 | $1,300 |
| March 2024 | $1,299 |
| April 2024 | $1,316 |
| May 2024 | $1,339 |
| June 2024 | $1,367 |
| July 2024 | $1,340 |
| August 2024 | $1,318 |
| September 2024 | $1,329 |
| October 2024 | $1,315 |
| November 2024 | $1,352 |
| December 2024 | $1,395 |
| January 2025 | $1,395 |
| February 2025 | $1,409 |
| March 2025 | $1,430 |
| April 2025 | $1,428 |
| May 2025 | $1,475 |
| June 2025 | $1,491 |
| July 2025 | $1,496 |
| August 2025 | $1,530 |
| September 2025 | $1,500 |
| October 2025 | $1,500 |
| November 2025 | $1,500 |
| December 2025 | $1,510 |
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Can I afford to live at 216 South Elmwood Avenue?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 216 South Elmwood Avenue
Washington Elementary School
110 s orchard ave
waukegan, IL, 60085
K-5Public
D+
Early Learning Center
1721 n mcaree rd
waukegan, IL, 60085
PKPublic
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Internet available near 216 South Elmwood Avenue
Neighborhood
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Waukegan near 216 South Elmwood Avenue
Walking
6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
6/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Cycling
6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 216 South Elmwood Avenue, Waukegan
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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