# Average Rent in Waukegan, IL

> How much is rent in Waukegan, IL? $1,789 median across 88 units in 7 buildings, each with a daily price history and a citywide trend, tracked daily.

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Latest included observation: November 6, 2026

## What is the average rent in Waukegan, IL?

The average listed apartment rent in Waukegan, IL is $1,731 per month, as of November 6, 2026. This sample includes 88 priced apartments in 7 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 5, 2026 through November 6, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

7 apartment buildings, 88 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available.

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Avg Rent

$1,731/mo

median $1,789

[+2.3% vs last month](https://average-rent.com/city/waukegan-il/trends/)

Cheapest

$1,050/mo

Harbor Lake Apartments

Properties

7

tracked daily

Units

88

available now

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Analysis

## Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 7 properties in Waukegan, IL.

Timeframe

## Average rent trend, last 3 months

All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view.

$1,655

Average rent today

Line chart of average rent in Waukegan, IL over the last 3 months. Started at $1,626, ended at $1,655.

### Average rent trend, last 3 months

| Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Aug | 1,626 |
| Aug | 1,629 |
| Aug | 1,625 |
| Aug | 1,647 |
| Sep | 1,660 |
| Sep | 1,649 |
| Sep | 1,676 |
| Sep | 1,624 |
| Oct | 1,639 |
| Oct | 1,629 |
| Oct | 1,622 |
| Oct | 1,702 |
| Oct | 1,669 |
| Nov | 1,655 |

[Full Waukegan, IL price history](https://average-rent.com/city/waukegan-il/trends/)

### Average Rent by Property

### Starting Price vs Average

### Rent by Bedroom Count

### Price per Square Foot

## Waukegan, IL Rent Prices

All 7 properties ranked by lowest available rent.

[#1 3.5 (203)](https://average-rent.com/city/waukegan-il/harbor-lake-apartments-waukegan-il/): Harbor Lake Apartments 1610 Sunset Ave, Waukegan, IL 60087, USA From $1,050/mo Avg $1,310 9 units

[#2 3.9 (129)](https://average-rent.com/city/waukegan-il/imperial-tower-apartments-waukegan-il/): Imperial Tower Apartments 805 Baldwin Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA From $1,164/mo Avg $1,482 16 units

[#3 3.9 (141)](https://average-rent.com/city/waukegan-il/fox-crest-apartments-waukegan-il/): Fox Crest Apartments 2805 W Glen Flora Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA From $1,215/mo Avg $1,422 10 units

[#4 4.1 (286)](https://average-rent.com/city/waukegan-il/the-lakes-at-fountain-square-apartment-homes-waukegan-il/): The Lakes at Fountain Square Apartment Homes 500 Lakehurst Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA From $1,449/mo Avg $2,006 6 units

[#5 4 (7)](https://average-rent.com/city/waukegan-il/centennial-apartments-waukegan-il/): Centennial Apartments 4337 Centennial Ct, Gurnee, IL 60031, USA From $1,495/mo as of Aug 16 Avg $1,495 1 units

[#6 4 (119)](https://average-rent.com/city/waukegan-il/luna-park-waukegan-il/): Luna Park 1800 Wedgewood Dr, Gurnee, IL 60031, USA From $1,600/mo Avg $1,732 9 units

[#7 4.2 (402)](https://average-rent.com/city/waukegan-il/the-preserve-at-osprey-lake-apartments-waukegan-il/): The Preserve at Osprey Lake Apartments 2025 Greystem Cir, Gurnee, IL 60031, USA From $1,777/mo Avg $2,007 29 units

| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Harbor Lake Apartments 1610 Sunset Ave, Waukegan, IL 60087, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/waukegan-il/harbor-lake-apartments-waukegan-il/) | $1,050 | $1,310 | $1.66/ft² | 3.5 (203) | 9 |
| 2 | [Imperial Tower Apartments 805 Baldwin Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/waukegan-il/imperial-tower-apartments-waukegan-il/) | $1,164 | $1,482 | $2.07/ft² | 3.9 (129) | 16 |
| 3 | [Fox Crest Apartments 2805 W Glen Flora Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/waukegan-il/fox-crest-apartments-waukegan-il/) | $1,215 | $1,422 | $1.64/ft² | 3.9 (141) | 10 |
| 4 | [The Lakes at Fountain Square Apartment Homes 500 Lakehurst Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/waukegan-il/the-lakes-at-fountain-square-apartment-homes-waukegan-il/) | $1,449 | $2,006 | $2.69/ft² | 4.1 (286) | 6 |
| 5 | [Centennial Apartments 4337 Centennial Ct, Gurnee, IL 60031, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/waukegan-il/centennial-apartments-waukegan-il/) | $1,495 as of Aug 16 | $1,495 | $1.66/ft² | 4 (7) | 1 |
| 6 | [Luna Park 1800 Wedgewood Dr, Gurnee, IL 60031, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/waukegan-il/luna-park-waukegan-il/) | $1,600 | $1,732 | $2.06/ft² | 4 (119) | 9 |
| 7 | [The Preserve at Osprey Lake Apartments 2025 Greystem Cir, Gurnee, IL 60031, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/waukegan-il/the-preserve-at-osprey-lake-apartments-waukegan-il/) | $1,777 | $2,007 | $2.10/ft² | 4.2 (402) | 29 |

## Rent & Price History by Building

Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood.

[Browse all apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/waukegan-il/apartments/)

[Harbor Lake Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/waukegan-il/harbor-lake-apartments-waukegan-il/): ![Harbor Lake Apartments apartments in Waukegan, IL](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/9090?w=600) 3.5 (203) 1610 Sunset Ave, Waukegan, IL 60087, USA From $1,050/mo 9 units

[Imperial Tower Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/waukegan-il/imperial-tower-apartments-waukegan-il/): ![Imperial Tower Apartments apartments in Waukegan, IL](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/9076?w=600) 3.9 (129) 805 Baldwin Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA From $1,164/mo 16 units

[Fox Crest Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/waukegan-il/fox-crest-apartments-waukegan-il/): ![Fox Crest Apartments apartments in Waukegan, IL](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/9084?w=600) 3.9 (141) 2805 W Glen Flora Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA From $1,215/mo 10 units

[The Lakes at Fountain Square Apartment Homes](https://average-rent.com/city/waukegan-il/the-lakes-at-fountain-square-apartment-homes-waukegan-il/): ![The Lakes at Fountain Square Apartment Homes apartments in Waukegan, IL](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/9077?w=600) 4.1 (286) 500 Lakehurst Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA From $1,449/mo 6 units

[Centennial Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/waukegan-il/centennial-apartments-waukegan-il/): ![Centennial Apartments apartments in Waukegan, IL](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/Ab43m-uVeQJJgaQJbpvLhR5v1I967F6gRRp8aTyktV84oYQ0sTH81LB2JoEdH7UierzlyPFZohJ-XSvrSZdxbknWgiCLe-ay72Hh79kR5th8jBNKLs5FCKsekBRgVLmVyxctYWqBUoGI175EcDjcoySyV35nCGE530qdp5E4SksNXC8HO1EOy8ILUZnIMApW89tDOWvS9O-5D7u7RNL5h6Kxu-5-mGIGqZ5RzQKRVCVLuZ9p2i1o6M--bSRtILDnqh-shK7Rykoq-GFwwwGYdR9uuJVjC22LL_2BcEJzmeBhONzHRLhQAZA9eHz69ua2CbY6Ya7SYFbPqtV71E7OBrZcE9hUWweNMlDmTTG5bseYhQ5Cj9BbtMJbsU6-PZ6gbbucCn_M3CvMQSt9-SPHcUEC-qHEAmQp4hnHSxArAEGcFeRpU0o87HhfbgHrJopHGeyF0Wg1FZs9oExTLIjp6unEiGiZTrja7mWmHqOvYKltNx9lAIUv6PNlwQdUekcD35wxwZpqFmNNHgy6rDZXvqpoNGFvY4Cq3EQ65Nwzrpsn776jlACrrMptNVKFy9Vx7qu5KFoh-ixORCcvtQ?w=600) 4 (7) 4337 Centennial Ct, Gurnee, IL 60031, USA From $1,495/mo prices as of Aug 16 1 units

[Luna Park](https://average-rent.com/city/waukegan-il/luna-park-waukegan-il/): ![Luna Park apartments in Waukegan, IL](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/9089?w=600) 4 (119) 1800 Wedgewood Dr, Gurnee, IL 60031, USA From $1,600/mo 9 units

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By Area

## Waukegan, IL neighborhoods

Tracked buildings across 3 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.

[Gurnee 60031 3](https://average-rent.com/city/waukegan-il/apartments/?neighborhood=Gurnee%2060031)[Waukegan 60085 3](https://average-rent.com/city/waukegan-il/apartments/?neighborhood=Waukegan%2060085)[Waukegan 60087 2](https://average-rent.com/city/waukegan-il/apartments/?neighborhood=Waukegan%2060087)

## Waukegan, IL Average Rent Prices 2026

The average listed rent in Waukegan, IL is **$1,731 per month**, based on 88 units across 7 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,050 at Harbor Lake Apartments to $2,685 at The Lakes at Fountain Square Apartment Homes.

### Average Rent by Bedroom Type

| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Studio | $1,230/mo | $1,050/mo | 5 |
| 1 Bed | $1,626/mo | $1,195/mo | 31 |
| 2 Bed | $1,812/mo | $1,368/mo | 50 |
| 3 Bed | $2,551/mo | $2,416/mo | 2 |

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Market Context

## Who rents in Waukegan, IL, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Waukegan, IL averages **$1,626/mo** , with two-bedroom units averaging **$1,812/mo**. At the local median household income of **$70,578**, that works out to **29% of gross income**, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Waukegan, IL at **$1,163/mo**. The [current tracked market average](https://average-rent.com/city/waukegan-il/trends/) runs **49% higher than** that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Waukegan, IL while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

## What salary do I need to live comfortably in Waukegan, IL?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$69,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,731/mo.

Comfortable income

$83,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,050/mo), you need to earn at least **$42,000/year**.

Median household income in Waukegan, IL is **$70,578** , about 15% below the comfortable-living threshold.

## Cost of living in Waukegan, IL

Overall prices in Waukegan, IL runs above the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 102.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Waukegan, IL's regional price parities.

| Category | Monthly estimate |
| --- | --- |
| Rent (market average) | $1,731 |
| Utilities | $477 |
| Groceries | $563 |
| Transportation | $1,138 |
| Healthcare | $555 |
| Other goods and services | $888 |
| Estimated total | $5,352/mo |

Population

88,919

Median household income

$70,578

Census median rent

$1,163/mo

Census rent burden

27.7%

Median age

34.6

Mean commute

26 min

## Methodology

Rent data

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.

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## Nearby cities in Illinois

How Waukegan, IL rent compares to other markets in the state.

| City | Avg Rent | vs Waukegan, IL | 30-Day Change | Properties |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Chicago, IL](https://average-rent.com/city/chicago-il/) | $2,996 | +73% | -0.9% | 36 |
| [Aurora, IL](https://average-rent.com/city/aurora-il/) | $2,089 | +21% | +1.9% | 15 |
| [Schaumburg, IL](https://average-rent.com/city/schaumburg-il/) | $2,447 | +41% | -1.3% | 13 |
| [Naperville, IL](https://average-rent.com/city/naperville-il/) | $2,425 | +40% | +5.6% | 12 |
| [Rockford, IL](https://average-rent.com/city/rockford-il/) | $1,326 | -23% | -1.3% | 12 |
| [Evanston, IL](https://average-rent.com/city/evanston-il/) | $3,061 | +77% | -0.2% | 11 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the average rent in Waukegan, IL?

The average listed apartment rent in Waukegan, IL is $1,731 per month, as of November 6, 2026. This sample includes 88 priced apartments in 7 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

### What is the median rent in Waukegan, IL?

The median asking rent in Waukegan, IL is $1,789 per month, computed from 88 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $1,731/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

### What is the cheapest apartment rent in Waukegan, IL?

The lowest available rent in Waukegan, IL starts at $1,050 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing.

### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Waukegan, IL?

1-bedroom apartments in Waukegan, IL average $1,626/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,195/mo across 31 units tracked.

### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Waukegan, IL?

2-bedroom apartments in Waukegan, IL average $1,812/mo. Units start from $1,368/mo across 50 units currently listed.

## Rent Trends in Waukegan, IL

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