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Average Rent in Waukegan, IL & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 8 apartment communities in Waukegan, IL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,807/mo
▼ 4.1% from last month
Lowest Available
$900/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
8
tracked daily
Units Listed
87
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Waukegan, IL
10 listed units across 2 buildings in Waukegan, IL dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $43/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate Apartments | Unit 14, Hampton | $1,895 | $1,745 | $150 |
| Northgate Apartments | Unit 10, Grandhaven | $1,660 | $1,600 | $60 |
| The Preserve at Osprey Lake Apartments | Unit 18-0208 | $1,701 | $1,657 | $44 |
| The Preserve at Osprey Lake Apartments | Unit 02-0307 | $1,837 | $1,799 | $38 |
| The Preserve at Osprey Lake Apartments | Unit 11-0205 | $1,859 | $1,829 | $30 |
| The Preserve at Osprey Lake Apartments | Unit 11-0305 | $1,914 | $1,884 | $30 |
| The Preserve at Osprey Lake Apartments | Unit 08-0305 | $1,907 | $1,884 | $23 |
| The Preserve at Osprey Lake Apartments | Unit 12-0305 | $1,907 | $1,884 | $23 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Waukegan, IL
Compare average rent across Waukegan, IL neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown | $2,040 | ▲ $48 | $1,558 | 2 | 36 |
| Waukegan 60087 | $1,677 | ▼ $79 | $1,040 | 2 | 21 |
| Gurnee 60031 | $1,656 | ▼ $243 | $1,452 | 2 | 19 |
| Waukegan 60085 | $1,327 | ▼ $31 | $900 | 3 | 14 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Waukegan, IL?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Waukegan, IL is $1,807 per month across 8 apartment communities and 87 available units. Rents have decreased $66 (4.1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is BLI Properties starting at $900/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,450/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,687/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,922/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,652/mo.
Prices range from $900 to $2,437 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 29 units are currently listed.
Waukegan, IL Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $1,621 | - | 8 |
| July 2026 | $1,581 | -$40 | 8 |
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Waukegan, IL
Rent Prices by Apartment in Waukegan, IL
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLI Properties | $900/mo | $1,240/mo | 7 | 3.3 |
| Harbor Lake Apartments | $1,040/mo | $1,040/mo | 1 | 3.5 |
| Imperial Tower Apartments | $1,153/mo | $1,381/mo | 3 | 3.9 |
| Northgate Apartments | $1,425/mo | $1,799/mo | 15 | 4.2 |
| The Lakes at Fountain Square Apartment Homes | $1,426/mo | $1,665/mo | 16 | 4.1 |
| Fox Crest Apartments | $1,440/mo | $1,477/mo | 3 | 3.9 |
| The Preserve at Osprey Lake Apartments | $1,558/mo | $2,056/mo | 39 | 4.2 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$72,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,807/mo.
Comfortable income
$87,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($900/mo), you need to earn at least $36,000/year.
Cost of living in Waukegan, IL
We only have live rent data for Waukegan, IL so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,807 |
| Estimated total | $1,807/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
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
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
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 are refreshed annually.
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