Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
College of Lake County, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Zion

$1,850/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Zion is $1,850 per month as of October 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.

$1.74

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Zion

139

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Zion rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 12% 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 $1,646, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Zion run $1,555 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,660.

Listings

Studio

$1,595

-

32%

1 bedroom

$1,495

-

5%

2 bedroom

$1,750

-

1%

3 bedroom

$2,563

-

27%

4 bedroom

$3,925

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,595

Last year

32%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,563

Last year

27%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,925

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

FOREST VIEW MANOR - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.4

Excellent

FOREST VIEW MANOR

1912 10th St, Waukegan, IL 60085

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$875–$1,125

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Onan Place - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Onan Place

3370 W Brooke Ave, Waukegan, IL 60087

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$900–$1,050

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1926 10th St #201 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Norshore Park apartment for rent in Waukegan

FOREST VIEW MANOR - Apt 201

1926 10th St #201, Waukegan, IL 60085

1 bed

1 bath

$1,125

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
DREW LN. -100 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

DREW LN. -100

100 Drew Ln, Waukegan, IL 60085

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195–$1,525

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,850 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Zion?

Average rent prices in Zion have increased by 12% since last year.

How does Zion rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Zion is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Zion?

To comfortably afford rent in Zion, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/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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