Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Wauconda, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Wauconda

$2,350/mo

increased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wauconda is $2,350 per month as of October 2026. This is 24% above the national average rent, or $450 more per month.

$1.54

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wauconda

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wauconda rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Wauconda, IL

Average rent prices in Wauconda have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 19% since last year.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Wauconda, IL

Rent prices in Wauconda vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wauconda is $1,865, whereas a house costs $2,475. 1-bedroom apartments in Wauconda run $1,553 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,840.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,553

No Change

16%

2 bedroom

$1,995

No Change

18%

3 bedroom

$2,750

1%

22%

4 bedroom

$4,500

No Change

61%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,553

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last year

61%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Wauconda, 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.

How does rent in Wauconda, IL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Wauconda and Algonquin by all bedroom counts and property types.

Wauconda

Median rent price$2,350
increased by24%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wauconda, IL is 10% lower than the median rent in Algonquin, IL.

Discover rentals in Wauconda, IL

671 Marine Dr - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

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3 beds

1 bath

$1,941

Price dropped $200Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
662 Walnut Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Wauconda

Residential Lease, Wauconda, IL

662 Walnut Rd, Wauconda, IL 60084

3 beds

1 bath

$1,975

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.
1180 Larkdale Row - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Wauconda

Residential Lease, Wauconda, IL

1180 Larkdale Row, Wauconda, IL 60084

3 beds

1 bath

$2,350

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.
406 Brown St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Wauconda

3 beds

2 baths

$2,350

Price dropped $200Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Wauconda, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Wauconda rental market.

How much is rent in Wauconda?

The average rent in Wauconda is $2,350 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wauconda?

Average rent prices in Wauconda have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 19% since last year.

How does Wauconda rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wauconda is 24% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Wauconda?

To comfortably afford rent in Wauconda, you'd need to earn approximately $94,000/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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