Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 1, 2026
Average rent in
Waukegan, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Waukegan
$1,387/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Waukegan is $1,387 per month as of August 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $522 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Waukegan
40
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Waukegan rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Waukegan, IL
Average rent prices in Waukegan have decreased by 14% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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
Waukegan, IL
Rent prices in Waukegan vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Waukegan is $1,195, whereas a house costs $2,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Waukegan run $1,125 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,400 |  9% | 35% | |
1 bedroom | $1,125 | 2% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,600 | 7% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,350 | 15% | 16% | |
4 bedroom | $5,250 | 9% | 71% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Lake Cogardens | $1,510 | |
Marquette Highlands | $1,465 | |
Norshore Park | $1,450 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,195 | 15% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,900 | 15% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,950 | 8% | No Change | |
Rooms | $825 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
35%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,250
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
71%
Marquette Highlands
Average rent
$1,465
Norshore Park
Average rent
$1,450
Lake Cogardens
Average rent
$1,510
Apartments
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
15%
Condos
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
15%
Houses
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$825
The table above reflects average rent prices in Waukegan, 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 Waukegan, IL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Waukegan and Arlington Heights by all bedroom counts and property types.
Waukegan
27%lower than the national median
9%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Waukegan, IL is 33% lower than the median rent in Arlington Heights, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,075
5%$2,700
3%$2,014
9%$2,095
14%$1,500
4%$2,850
13%$1,895
10%$1,875
20%$2,100
13%$2,587
10%$1,960
15%$1,400
20%Discover rentals in Waukegan, IL
2d ago
217 Washington St, Waukegan, IL 60085
1 bed
1 bath
$715
Apartment for rent
3d ago
100 Drew Ln, Waukegan, IL 60085
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
200 Julian St, Waukegan, IL 60085
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,225–$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waukegan
4246 Hickory Hills Dr #2, Waukegan, IL 60087
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Waukegan
500 W Pacific Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
2 beds
1 bath
$2,850
Condo for rent
Available Sep 7
7h ago
1375 S White Oak Dr, Waukegan, IL 60085
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,706–$3,172
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,440
$2,335
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 20
4d ago
515 8th St, Waukegan, IL 60085
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
7h ago
1375 S White Oak Dr, Waukegan, IL 60085
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,706–$3,172
Apartment for rent
14h ago
500 Lakehurst Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,423–$3,296
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
200 Julian St, Waukegan, IL 60085
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,225–$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waukegan
4 beds
1 bath
$1,625
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 24
3d ago
1912 10th St, Waukegan, IL 60085
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$875–$1,125
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,120
House for rent
Available Sep 14
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$2,160
House for rent
Available Sep 30
13h ago
1740 North Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
1 bed
1 bath
$950–$1,225
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
10 N Sheridan Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,120
House for rent
Available Sep 14
4d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,440
$2,335
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 20
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$2,160
House for rent
Available Sep 30
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Frequently asked questions for Waukegan, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Waukegan rental market.
How much is rent in Waukegan?
The average rent in Waukegan is $1,387 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Waukegan?
Average rent prices in Waukegan have decreased by 14% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Waukegan rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Waukegan is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $522 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Waukegan?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Waukegan are Norshore Park ($1,450/mo), Marquette Highlands ($1,465/mo), and Lake Cogardens ($1,510/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Waukegan?
To comfortably afford rent in Waukegan, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Waukegan?
February offers the lowest rents in Waukegan with an 8% difference from peak December prices. October and November also see less demand, while March and May are the most competitive months for apartment hunting.
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).