Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 13, 2026
Last updated on January 13, 2026
Last updated on January 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Waukegan, IL is $1,470. This is -23%, or $430, lower than the national average.
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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Waukegan, IL is $1,470. This is -23%, or $430, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Waukegan, IL have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 5% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Waukegan, IL is $1,350. A 1-bedroom apartment in Waukegan, IL costs about $1,150 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,520. Houses for rent in Waukegan, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,800.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,157 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,522 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,075 | 7% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $4,100 | 39% | 94% | |
Studio | $1,696 | 6% | 81% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Lake Cogardens | $1,495 | |
Marquette Highlands | $1,699 | |
Norshore Park | $1,295 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,350 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,800 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,800 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $875 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,696
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
81%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,157
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,522
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,075
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,100
Last 30 days
39%
Last year
94%
Norshore Park
Average rent
$1,295
Marquette Highlands
Average rent
$1,699
Lake Cogardens
Average rent
$1,495
Apartments
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Houses
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$875
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.
Median rent prices in Waukegan, IL for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Arlington Heights, IL.
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Waukegan, IL is 19% lower than the median rent in Arlington Heights, IL.
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5d+ ago
417 Oak St, Waukegan, IL 60085
1 bed
1 bath
$500
Apartment for rent
3d ago
200 Julian St, Waukegan, IL 60085
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,115–$1,492
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3d ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
10h ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2100 Williamsburg Dr, Waukegan, IL 60085
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waukegan
3060 Kathe Lane, Waukegan, IL 60085
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 26
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,540
$1,435
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jan 8
5d+ ago
1011 W Greenwood Ave, Waukegan, IL 60087
2 beds
2 baths
$1,450
Apartment for rent
12h ago
1375 S White Oak Dr, Waukegan, IL 60085
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,568–$3,221
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
10 N Sheridan Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,400–$2,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Waukegan
25 Keller Ave #N, Waukegan, IL 60085
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
1h ago
Verified
805 Baldwin Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,082–$1,861
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
1405 North Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085
1 bed
1 bath
$1,320
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
750 N Pioneer Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085
1 bed
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waukegan
336 N Green Bay Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 10
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waukegan
1 bed
1 bath
$1,240
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
500 Lakehurst Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,379–$3,165
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
805 Baldwin Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,082–$1,861
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,720
$1,625
Price drop
House for rent
Available Dec 11
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,535
$1,480
Price drop
House for rent
Available Dec 17
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,540
$1,435
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jan 8
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
House for rent
Available Jan 7
3d ago
200 Julian St, Waukegan, IL 60085
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,115–$1,492
Apartment for rent
12h ago
1375 S White Oak Dr, Waukegan, IL 60085
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,568–$3,221
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,720
$1,625
Price drop
House for rent
Available Dec 11
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,535
$1,480
Price drop
House for rent
Available Dec 17
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,540
$1,435
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jan 8
6h ago
Verified
500 Lakehurst Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,379–$3,165
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
805 Baldwin Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,082–$1,861
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1912 10th St, Waukegan, IL 60085
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$875–$1,125
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
House for rent
Available Jan 7
3d ago
1740 North Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
1 bed
1 bath
$950–$1,195
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
500 Lakehurst Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,379–$3,165
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
805 Baldwin Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,082–$1,861
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,720
$1,625
Price drop
House for rent
Available Dec 11
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,535
$1,480
Price drop
House for rent
Available Dec 17
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,540
$1,435
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jan 8
3d ago
812 North Pioneer Road, Waukegan, IL 60085
2 beds
1 bath
$1,470
Apartment for rent
3d ago
5d+ ago
2020 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085
Studio
1 bath
$675
Apartment for rent