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The average rent in Waukegan, as of July 2026, is down 1.31% compared to last month but up 26.4% year-over-year.
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2d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
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16h ago
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3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,150
$2,050
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Available Jun 12
16h ago
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4 beds
2 baths
$2,205
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Available Jun 25
16h ago
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3 beds
2 baths
$2,390
$2,165
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Available Jun 30
5d+ ago
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5 beds
3 baths
$3,190
$3,040
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Available Jun 16
11h ago
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3 beds
1 bath
$6,643
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11h ago
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3 beds
1 bath
$5,048
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1d ago
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3 beds
1 bath
$5,465
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3 beds
2 baths
$5,971
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1d ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$4,630
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4d ago
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3 beds
1 bath
$5,469
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5d+ ago
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3 beds
1 bath
$3,751
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5d+ ago
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3 beds
1 bath
$4,749
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5d+ ago
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3 beds
2 baths
$4,735
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2 beds
1 bath
$4,906
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3h ago
500 Lakehurst Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085
Air conditioning | Garage parking | On-site laundry
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,385–$2,540
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18h ago
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714 Helmholz Ave #2, Waukegan, IL 60085
On-site laundry
3 beds
1 bath
$1,550
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18h ago
3 beds
1 bath
$1,600
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1d ago
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$850–$1,100
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1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$900–$1,050
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1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Waukegan
4239 Continental Dr, Waukegan, IL 60087
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
3 beds
2 baths
$2,350
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1d ago
Marquette Highlands townhouse for rent in Waukegan
2317 Western Ave #2317, Waukegan, IL 60087
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Assigned parking
3 beds
1 bath
$2,950
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Available Jul 17
1d ago
1375 S White Oak Dr, Waukegan, IL 60085
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Balcony
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,823–$2,774
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2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
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2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,225
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2d ago
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$875–$1,125
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2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$850–$1,150
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2d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595
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2d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,560
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2d ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
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2d ago
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1001 Grand Ave #1, Waukegan, IL 60085
On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
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Available Feb 6
2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
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2d ago
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,225–$1,600
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3d ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
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3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$900
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3d ago
Marquette Highlands townhouse for rent in Waukegan
2317 Western Ave #2319, Waukegan, IL 60087
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Assigned parking
3 beds
1 bath
$2,950
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Available May 13
3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$850
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3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
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3d ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$1,425
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Available Jun 29
4d ago
Condo for rent in Waukegan
500 W Pacific Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
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Available Aug 13
4d ago
Marquette Highlands condo for rent in Waukegan
814 W Keith Ave #1, Waukegan, IL 60085
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
3 beds
1 bath
$2,780
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Available Aug 17
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$950–$1,225
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5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,475
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5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
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5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$715
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5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,090
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5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
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5d+ ago
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4 beds
2 baths
$2,500
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5d+ ago
Marquette Highlands house for rent in Waukegan
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,200
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Waukegan, IL, offers a mix of urban and suburban living that residents appreciate. Many locals enjoy the easy access to Lake Michigan, with its scenic waterfront and recreational activities. The downtown area features diverse dining options and local events, enhancing the community's vibrancy. Schools in the area receive mixed reviews, with some parents expressing concerns over funding and performance. Parking can also be a hassle, particularly during busy weekends, which some residents note as a downside. Overall, people seem to value the city's proximity to larger urban centers while enjoying its own local amenities.
Waukegan's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,500 monthly. These lakeside community rentals reflect the current pricing across the city's strong inventory of 113 average monthly listings.
February offers the lowest rental prices in Waukegan, with rents running about 8% below December peak pricing. October and November also present favorable conditions with less competition from other renters, while March and May tend to be the most competitive months for apartment hunting.
Waukegan offers pet-friendly options in 32% of rental listings, providing good opportunities for renters with pets. With an average of 113 listings available monthly, this translates to approximately 36 pet-welcoming apartments in the market at any given time.
Utilities are rarely included in Waukegan rental prices, appearing in less than 1% of all listings across the market. Most renters should budget separately for electricity, gas, water, and other utility costs when planning their monthly housing expenses in this Lake Michigan community.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2026 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.
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