Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 27, 2026

Average rent in
Waukegan, IL

Last updated on February 27, 2026

Last updated on February 27, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Waukegan, IL is $1,295. This is -32%, or $605, lower than the national average.

$2.31

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,295

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

65

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Waukegan, IL is $1,295. This is -32%, or $605, lower than the national average.

$2.31

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
62%
23%
3%
7%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

52%
48%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

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 price trends in
Waukegan, IL

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Waukegan, IL have decreased by 9% in the last month and have increased by 4% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Waukegan, IL

The monthly rent for an apartment in Waukegan, IL is $1,245. A 1-bedroom apartment in Waukegan, IL costs about $1,195 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,500. Houses for rent in Waukegan, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,765.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,195

1%

12%

2 bedroom

$1,500

6%

19%

3 bedroom

$2,100

17%

54%

4 bedroom

$4,100

56%

81%

Studio

$1,797

2%

126%

Studio

Average rent

$1,797

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

126%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

54%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,100

Last 30 days

56%

Last year

81%

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.

Compare rent prices in Waukegan, IL to other cities

Median rent prices in Waukegan, IL for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Arlington Heights, IL.

Waukegan

Median rent price$1,295
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,830
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Waukegan, IL is 29% lower than the median rent in Arlington Heights, IL.

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417 Oak St. - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.1

Very good

417 Oak St.

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1 bed

1 bath

$500

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1d ago

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1–2 beds

1 bath

$900–$1,000

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3d ago

8.4

Very good

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100 Drew Ln, Waukegan, IL 60085

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195–$1,395

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2d ago

8

Very good

Lakeside Tower Apartments

200 Julian St, Waukegan, IL 60085

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,225–$1,600

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Maple Point - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Maple Point

116 116 & 124 Drew Lane, Waukegan, IL 60085

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

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810 Lenox Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 bedroom / 1 bath

810 Lenox Ave #2, Waukegan, IL 60085

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

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Available Feb 18

2100 Williamsburg Dr - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

8.3

Very good

2100 Williamsburg Dr

2100 Williamsburg Dr, Waukegan, IL 60085

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

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3060 Kathe Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

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