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Average Rent in Waukegan 60087 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Waukegan 60087, Waukegan, IL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,618/mo
Lowest Available
$1,040/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
20
available now
Waukegan 60087 vs Waukegan, IL Average
Waukegan 60087 is more expensive the Waukegan, IL average by $38/mo (2%). The citywide average is $1,580/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Waukegan 60087?
As of June 2026, the average rent in Waukegan 60087 is $1,618 per month across 2 apartment communities and 20 available units.
The most affordable option is Harbor Lake Apartments starting at $1,040/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,048/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,338/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,727/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,065/mo.
Prices range from $1,040 to $2,065 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 7 units are currently listed.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Waukegan 60087
Rent Prices by Apartment in Waukegan 60087
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Lake Apartments | $1,040/mo | $1,243/mo | 7 | 3.5 |
| Northgate Apartments | $1,605/mo | $1,819/mo | 13 | 4.2 |
Google Search Trends for Waukegan 60087 Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Waukegan 60087
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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
$65,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,618/mo.
Comfortable income
$78,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,040/mo), you need to earn at least $42,000/year.
Cost of living in Waukegan 60087
We only have live rent data for Waukegan 60087 so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,618 |
| Estimated total | $1,618/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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