Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
College of Lake County, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Zion

$1,990/mo

increased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Zion is $1,990 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $90 more per month.

$1.78

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Zion

141

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Zion rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in College of Lake County, IL

Average rent prices in Zion have increased by 15% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in College of Lake County, IL

Rent prices in Zion vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Zion is $1,650, whereas a house costs $2,560. 1-bedroom apartments in Zion run $1,525 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,695.

Listings

Studio

$1,700

-

36%

1 bedroom

$1,450

-

7%

2 bedroom

$1,737

-

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,637

-

2%

4 bedroom

$3,600

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,700

Last year

36%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,737

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,637

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

The table above reflects average rent prices in College of Lake County, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in College of Lake County, IL

2020 Washington - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.9

Very good

2020 Washington

2020 Washington St, Waukegan, IL 60085

Studio

1 bath

$675

DREW LN. -100 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

DREW LN. -100

100 Drew Ln, Waukegan, IL 60085

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

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5d+ ago

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5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Zion

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Frequently asked questions for College of Lake County, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Zion rental market.

How much is rent in Zion?

The average rent in Zion is $1,990 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Zion?

Average rent prices in Zion have increased by 15% since last year.

How does Zion rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Zion is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $90 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Zion?

To comfortably afford rent in Zion, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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