Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 23, 2026
Average rent in
Lake Forest College, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on June 23, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Waukegan
$2,225/mo
52%vs previous year
The average rent in Waukegan is $2,225 per month as of June 2026. This is 14% above the national average rent, or $275 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Waukegan
98
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 52% 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 $2,015, whereas a house costs $3,375. 1-bedroom apartments in Waukegan run $1,815 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,625.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,510 | - | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $1,800 | - | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $2,460 | - | 61% | |
3 bedroom | $3,625 | - | 22% | |
4 bedroom | $5,112 | - | - |
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 | $2,015 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $2,075 | - | - | |
Houses | $3,375 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,510
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,460
Last year
61%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,625
Last year
22%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,112
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
$2,015
Condos
Average rent
$2,075
Houses
Average rent
$3,375
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
2d ago
217 Washington St, Waukegan, IL 60085
1 bed
1 bath
$715
Apartment for rent
1d ago
520 N Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085
1 bed
1 bath
$850–$1,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2020 Washington St, Waukegan, IL 60085
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
1d 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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Forest
931 Coventry Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045
4 beds
3.5 baths
$10,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Forest
1551 Edgewood Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
4 beds
3 baths
$7,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lincolnshire
31 Fox Trl, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,900
House for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Forest
1401 N Western Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
3 beds
2 baths
$5,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
696 Elm Pl #105, Highland Park, IL 60035
Studio
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 6
5d+ ago
Verified
696 Elm Pl #300, Highland Park, IL 60035
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 22
5d+ ago
Verified
696 Elm Pl #111, Highland Park, IL 60035
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 18
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,275
House for rent
Available Jun 20
3d ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$3,360
$3,040
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 16
5d+ ago
Verified
696 Elm Pl #111, Highland Park, IL 60035
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 18
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,180
$2,110
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 12
4d ago
10 N Sheridan Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,350–$1,900
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$3,360
$3,040
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 16
5d+ ago
Verified
696 Elm Pl #300, Highland Park, IL 60035
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 22
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,180
$2,110
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 12
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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 $2,225 per month as of June 20, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Waukegan?
Average rent prices in Waukegan have increased by 52% since last year.
How does Waukegan rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Waukegan is 14% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $275 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 $89,000/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).