Bedroom count
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Last updated on July 17, 2026
Average rent in
Waukegan, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on July 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Waukegan rent stands today
Waukegan, IL rent rose 11.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,425/month in July 2026. Renters are paying $419 more per month on average than last year, with a 15.6% increase month over month. The current median remains below the peak rent of $1,560/month reached this month.
Compared to national trends
Waukegan sits 26.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters in the region despite recent rent increases. The market includes 58 total rentals, reflecting a relatively small inventory.
Price ranges
Studios in Waukegan run around $1,780/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,150/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,595/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,225/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,700/month. Houses rent for a median of $2,205/month while apartments sit at $1,295/month, with apartments and houses making up nearly equal shares of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Marquette Highlands rents climbed 91.3% year over year to $2,200/month across 12 rentals, far outpacing the citywide increase of 11.7%. In contrast, Lake Cogardens cooled by 31.6% to $1,300/month, showing notable divergence within Waukegan's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Waukegan
$1,425/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Waukegan is $1,425 per month as of July 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $525 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Waukegan
58
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Waukegan rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Waukegan, IL
Average rent prices in Waukegan have increased by 16% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 $1,295, whereas a house costs $2,205. 1-bedroom apartments in Waukegan run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,780 |  4% | 114% | |
1 bedroom | $1,150 | No Change | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,595 | 4% | 22% | |
3 bedroom | $2,225 | 22% | 47% | |
4 bedroom | $3,700 | 4% | 37% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Lake Cogardens | $1,300 | |
Marquette Highlands | $2,200 | |
Norshore Park | $1,295 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,295 | 15% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,300 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,205 | 11% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,780
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
114%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
22%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,225
Last 30 days
22%
Last year
47%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
37%
Marquette Highlands
Average rent
$2,200
Norshore Park
Average rent
$1,295
Lake Cogardens
Average rent
$1,300
Apartments
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
15%
Condos
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,205
Last 30 days
11%
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
6%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Waukegan, IL is 31% lower than the median rent in Arlington Heights, IL.
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21%Discover rentals in Waukegan, IL
5d+ ago
217 Washington St, Waukegan, IL 60085
1 bed
1 bath
$715
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
100 Drew Ln, Waukegan, IL 60085
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
2d 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
House for rent in Waukegan
4520 W Lawn Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,000
House for rent
Available Aug 1
4h ago
Condo for rent in Waukegan
500 W Pacific Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
2 beds
1 bath
$2,850
Condo for rent
Available Aug 13
8h ago
1375 S White Oak Dr, Waukegan, IL 60085
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,831–$2,809
Apartment for rent
2d ago
500 Lakehurst Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,439–$2,497
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
1375 S White Oak Dr, Waukegan, IL 60085
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,831–$2,809
Apartment for rent
2d ago
200 Julian St, Waukegan, IL 60085
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,225–$1,600
Apartment for rent
2d ago
500 Lakehurst Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,439–$2,497
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2035 Georgetown Ln, Waukegan, IL 60085
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,050
House for rent
Available Jul 9
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 Waukegan
1072 S Pleasant Hill Gate, Waukegan, IL 60085
5 beds
3.5 baths
$3,600
House for rent
Available Jul 12
5d+ ago
Marquette Highlands townhouse for rent in Waukegan
2317 Western Ave #2317, Waukegan, IL 60087
3 beds
1 bath
$2,950
House for rent
Available Jul 17
4h ago
Marquette Highlands condo for rent in Waukegan
814 W Keith Ave #1, Waukegan, IL 60085
3 beds
1 bath
$2,950
Condo for rent
Available Aug 17
1d ago
Marquette Highlands townhouse for rent in Waukegan
2313 Western Ave #2313, Waukegan, IL 60087
3 beds
1 bath
$2,950
House for rent
Available Jul 26
1d ago
1206 Brookside Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
2 beds
1 bath
$1,560
Apartment for rent
2d ago
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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 $1,425 per month as of July 11, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Waukegan?
Average rent prices in Waukegan have increased by 16% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 $525 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Waukegan?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Waukegan are Norshore Park ($1,295/mo), Lake Cogardens ($1,300/mo), and Marquette Highlands ($2,200/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Waukegan?
To comfortably afford rent in Waukegan, you'd need to earn approximately $57,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Waukegan?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Waukegan average around $1,160/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,520/month.
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).