Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on February 27, 2026
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.
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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.
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 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.
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% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Lake Cogardens | $1,250 | |
Marquette Highlands | $1,200 | |
Norshore Park | $1,375 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,245 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,200 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,765 | 12% | No Change | |
Rooms | $875 | - | - |
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%
Norshore Park
Average rent
$1,375
Marquette Highlands
Average rent
$1,200
Lake Cogardens
Average rent
$1,250
Apartments
Average rent
$1,245
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,765
Last 30 days
12%
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 29% lower than the median rent in Arlington Heights, IL.
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1d ago
417 Oak St, Waukegan, IL 60085
1 bed
1 bath
$500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2125 Georgetown Ln, Waukegan, IL 60085
1–2 beds
1 bath
$900–$1,000
Apartment for rent
3d ago
100 Drew Ln, Waukegan, IL 60085
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195–$1,395
Apartment for rent
2d ago
200 Julian St, Waukegan, IL 60085
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,225–$1,600
Apartment for rent
3d ago
116 116 & 124 Drew Lane, Waukegan, IL 60085
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waukegan
810 Lenox Ave #2, Waukegan, IL 60085
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 18
6h ago
2100 Williamsburg Dr, Waukegan, IL 60085
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waukegan
3060 Kathe Ln, Waukegan, IL 60085
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 26
1h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$6,155
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$5,232
$4,733
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waukegan
1223 S Elder Ln, Waukegan, IL 60085
3 beds
2 baths
$3,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
Marquette Highlands house for rent in Waukegan
1700 N Linden Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
9h ago
1375 S White Oak Dr, Waukegan, IL 60085
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,706–$3,030
Apartment for rent
3d ago
10 N Sheridan Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,425–$2,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Waukegan
25 Keller Ave Unit N #N, Waukegan, IL 60085
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waukegan
1001 Grand Ave #1, Waukegan, IL 60085
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 6
2d ago
1740 North Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
1 bed
1 bath
$950–$1,195
Apartment for rent
9h ago
1375 S White Oak Dr, Waukegan, IL 60085
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,706–$3,030
Apartment for rent
2d ago
200 Julian St, Waukegan, IL 60085
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,225–$1,600
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Waukegan
1 bed
1 bath
$1,025
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 22
4d ago
2035 Georgetown Ln, Waukegan, IL 60085
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waukegan
3 beds
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Norshore Park apartment for rent in Waukegan
1926 10th St, Waukegan, IL 60085
1 bed
1 bath
$1,125
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 19
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waukegan
810 Lenox Ave #2, Waukegan, IL 60085
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 18
15h ago
1912 10th St, Waukegan, IL 60085
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$875–$1,125
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1740 North Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
1 bed
1 bath
$950–$1,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1011 W Greenwood Ave, Waukegan, IL 60087
2 beds
2 baths
$1,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2023 N Butrick St, Waukegan, IL 60087
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waukegan
754 N Pioneer Rd #207, Waukegan, IL 60085
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waukegan
1014 Edwards St Unit 2 #2, Waukegan, IL 60085
3 beds
1 bath
$1,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waukegan
3060 Kathe Ln, Waukegan, IL 60085
1 bed
1 bath
$1,175
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 26
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waukegan
3060 Kathe Ln, Waukegan, IL 60085
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 26
3d ago
10 N Sheridan Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,425–$2,100
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$5,232
$4,733
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
116 116 & 124 Drew Lane, Waukegan, IL 60085
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1740 North Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
6h ago
2100 Williamsburg Dr, Waukegan, IL 60085
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
13h ago
House for rent in Waukegan
22 N Lewis Ave #1, Waukegan, IL 60085
3 beds
1 bath
$2,200
$2,100
Price drop
House for rent
Available Mar 1
1d ago
2125 Georgetown Ln, Waukegan, IL 60085
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1405 North Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500–$1,640
Apartment for rent