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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- W/d hookups
- Features
Location
519 S Elmwood Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
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Property Overview
With convenient washer and dryer hookups, this property offers practical amenities for easy living. Located just a short distance from a top-rated middle school and featuring 15 photos for potential renters, it provides a strong visual representation of the space. Additionally, the property is pet-friendly, accommodating a range of furry companions without restrictive breed guidelines.
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- Images Available
- Laundry available on site
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 519 S Elmwood Ave
Appliances
| Garbage Disposal |
Community
| Basement | Cats OK |
| Dogs OK | Laundry Hookups |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Swimming Pool |
Services
| On-Site Management |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
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Applicants
One-time.
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Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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About 519 S Elmwood Ave
Please note that the advertised price may exclude additional fees. These include a $55 application fee per applicant; a one-time $75 admin fee; a $11 monthly utility management fee; other mandatory fees, if applicable, for pool maintenance, pet fees/rent, smart home, internet service, and propane refilling; and optional fees for services like self-guided tours with third-party provider Rently ($1.99 to $11.99). HOAs may also charge mandatory application and amenity fees, where applicable, which must be paid directly to the HOA. For a comprehensive overview of all potential fees, please see our Rental Fees. 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, 1 bathroom rental home in Waukegan, IL, may be just the home for you. You’ll enjoy the convenience of W/D hookups. 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 519 S Elmwood Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.1 mile away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.5 mile away
Address details
| Zip code | 60085 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Waukegan
2-bedroom apartments at 519 S Elmwood Ave cost about 9% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Waukegan.
Median rents as of Mar 14 2026.
Waukegan
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $1,300 |
| 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 | $1,525 |
| January 2026 | $1,507 |
| February 2026 | $1,520 |
| March 2026 | $1,515 |
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Can I afford to live at 519 S Elmwood Ave?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$66,400/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $66,400 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,660.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last month | $1,660 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,635 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $1,120 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 519 S Elmwood Ave
Washington Elementary School
110 s orchard ave
waukegan, IL, 60085
K-5Public
D+
Green Bay Early Childhood Center
2100 green bay rd
north chicago, IL, 60064
PKPublic
Early Learning Center
1721 n mcaree rd
waukegan, IL, 60085
PKPublic
Child Development Center 2700
2700 cavin dr building 2700
great lakes, IL, 60088
PKPublic
Oak Grove Elementary School
1700 oplaine rd
libertyville, IL, 60048
K-8Public
A
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Getting around Waukegan near 519 S Elmwood Ave
Walking
6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate 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 519 S Elmwood Ave, Waukegan
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 5-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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