Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
Lake Forest College, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Waukegan
$2,300/mo
23%vs previous year
The average rent in Waukegan is $2,300 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $400 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Waukegan
100
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Waukegan rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lake Forest College, IL
Average rent prices in Waukegan have increased by 23% 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
Lake Forest College, IL
Rent prices in Waukegan vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Waukegan is $2,125, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Waukegan run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,570.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,562 | - | 61% | |
1 bedroom | $1,660 | - | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,494 | - | 20% | |
3 bedroom | $3,200 | - |  7% | |
4 bedroom | $5,075 | - | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Lake Forest College, IL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,125 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $1,850 | - | - | |
Houses | $3,300 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,562
Last year
61%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,660
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,494
Last year
20%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,075
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Lake Forest College, IL.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,125
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Houses
Average rent
$3,300
The table above reflects average rent prices in Lake Forest College, 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 Lake Forest College, IL
4d ago
2020 Washington St, Waukegan, IL 60085
Studio
1 bath
$675
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
217 Washington St, Waukegan, IL 60085
1 bed
1 bath
$715
Apartment for rent
11h ago
520 N Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085
1 bed
1 bath
$850–$1,150
Apartment for rent
11h ago
1912 10th St, Waukegan, IL 60085
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$875–$1,125
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Forest
1161 Gavin Ct, Lake Forest, IL 60045
4 beds
6.5 baths
$20,000
House for rent
1d ago
1401 N Western Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
2–3 beds
2 baths
$4,999–$6,000
Apartment for rent
3d ago
145 Morris Ln, Lake Forest, IL 60045
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,647–$9,454
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Highwood
246 Green Bay Rd #404, Highwood, IL 60040
1 bed
1 bath
$2,650
House for rent
6h ago
Verified
1255 Town Center Rd, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295–$3,725
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1401 N Western Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
2–3 beds
2 baths
$4,999–$6,000
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,895
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Verified
696 Elm Pl #309, Highland Park, IL 60035
Studio
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
696 Elm Pl #309, Highland Park, IL 60035
Studio
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
1255 Town Center Rd, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295–$3,725
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
696 Elm Pl #204, Highland Park, IL 60035
2 beds
2 baths
$2,895
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 9
2d ago
Verified
200 Julian St, Waukegan, IL 60085
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,225–$1,600
Apartment for rent
13h ago
10 N Sheridan Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,250–$1,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$2,095
House for rent
Available Oct 1
2d ago
Verified
200 Julian St, Waukegan, IL 60085
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
1h ago
366 Park Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035
3 beds
1 bath
$2,850
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Lake Forest College, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Waukegan rental market.
How much is rent in Waukegan?
The average rent in Waukegan is $2,300 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Waukegan?
Average rent prices in Waukegan have increased by 23% since last year.
How does Waukegan rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Waukegan is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Waukegan?
To comfortably afford rent in Waukegan, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/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).