Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Wauconda, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Wauconda

$1,435/mo

decreased by26%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wauconda is $1,435 per month as of June 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $515 less per month.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wauconda

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wauconda rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Wauconda, IL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Wauconda, IL

Average rent prices in Wauconda have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 26% 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 $1,445, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Wauconda run $1,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,445.

Listings

Studio

$1,550

No Change

38%

1 bedroom

$1,700

3%

46%

2 bedroom

$2,050

6%

22%

3 bedroom

$2,650

6%

11%

4 bedroom

$3,295

No Change

41%

Studio

Average rent

$1,550

Last year

38%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

46%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

22%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,295

Last year

41%

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$1,435
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,700
increased by38%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wauconda, IL is 47% lower than the median rent in Algonquin, IL.

Discover rentals in Wauconda, IL

200 Marlene Ct - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Wauconda

Apartment for rent

524 S Main St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wauconda

2 beds

1 bath

$1,445

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

139 North Ave #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Wauconda

139 North Ave #NA, Wauconda, IL 60084

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,150

House for rent

Available May 4

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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 $1,435 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wauconda?

Average rent prices in Wauconda have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 26% since last year.

How does Wauconda rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wauconda is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $515 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Wauconda?

To comfortably afford rent in Wauconda, you'd need to earn approximately $57,000/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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