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Highlights

  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Large kitchen
  • Granite countertops
  • Newly remodeled apartments
  • Largest bedrooms
  • Community patio

Location

1206 Brookside Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
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Management

Bella Casa Apartments LLC

Leasing office

(224) 303-0787

Property Overview

Brookside Apartments receives a strong expert rating of 8.3, highlighting its competitive pricing, exceptional amenities, and prime location, all rated 9 out of 10. Notable features include newly remodeled apartments with stainless steel appliances and spacious kitchens, complemented by outdoor community spaces. With a trustworthiness rating of 8 out of 10, prospective renters can expect transparent communications and a clear overview of the property’s offerings, making it a reliable option.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Brookside Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Brookside Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • Elementary school nearby
  • More space

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2Bed FF2 bed1 bath1,000 sqft$1,560 /mo1 unit available***APPLICATION ACCEPTANCE REQUIREMENTS*** Credit Score: 625+ Monthly Income: $4,680+ (gross) Background Check, Employment Verification, Landlord Reference Luxury living - Jumbo sized 2 bedroom newly remodeled apartments in Waukegan. All units feature outdoor balconies and new community patio backing up to the ravine. Large kitchen with new modern cabinets, stainless steel appliances including dishwasher and lots of granite countertops. Large dining and living rooms with logical and open layout. Largest bedrooms in Waukegan. Water and High-speed Wi-Fi included in rent. Free surface parking with one-car garage available for additional rent. Nicest units in Waukegan in a serene setting hidden from the outside world.

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Amenities for Brookside Apartments

Apartment Amenities

TrashWater

Tech

WiFi

Building

Cats OK
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Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed
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About Brookside Apartments

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***APPLICATION ACCEPTANCE REQUIREMENTS*** Credit Score must be 600+ Monthly Income (GROSS) must be greater than or equal to 3x monthly rent. +Dogs are not allowed at this property


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Brookside Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Brookside Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Brookside Apartments
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Brookside Apartments stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Brookside Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including cats allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Brookside Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Brookside Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Brookside Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Brookside Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 2 pet grooming services nearby
  • 3 pet supply stores near the property

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 Brookside Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.2 mile away
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
More space
The 2-bedroom is 75 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
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

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Rent trends in Waukegan

2-bedroom apartments at Brookside Apartments cost about 2% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Waukegan.

Median rents as of Feb 7 2026.
Waukegan
A table of studio rental data trends in Waukegan
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$900
March 2024$889
April 2024$900
May 2024$885
June 2024$887
July 2024$909
August 2024$893
September 2024$894
October 2024$901
November 2024$903
December 2024$910
January 2025$910
February 2025$874
March 2025$912
April 2025$1,054
May 2025$963
June 2025$1,032
July 2025$911
August 2025$886
September 2025$1,035
October 2025$904
November 2025$904
December 2025$895
January 2026$867
February 2026$875

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$62,400/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $62,400 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,560.
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Schools near Brookside Apartments

Hyde Park Elementary School

1525 hyde park ave

waukegan, IL, 60085

K-5Public
C-

Early Learning Center

1721 n mcaree rd

waukegan, IL, 60085

PKPublic

Green Bay Early Childhood Center

2100 green bay rd

north chicago, IL, 60064

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
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Waukegan near 1206 Brookside Ave

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Transit

2/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 1206 Brookside Ave, Waukegan

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

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

9/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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