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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Waukegan, IL

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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Waukegan, IL. 23 Rentals Available
Apartments Under $800 Apartments Under $1,000 Apartments Under $1,300 Apartments Under $1,500 Apartments Under $2,000

Apartments Under $800

  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a black counter top
    Today

    1426-1462 16Th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53140
    1 BED $795+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing

Apartments Under $1,000

  • a living room with a couch and a television
    Today

    1610 Sunset Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60087
    STUDIO $905
    1 BED $1,040+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room filled with furniture and a rug
    Today

    805 Baldwin Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
    STUDIO $928+
    1 BED $1,046+
    2 BEDS $1,190+

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  • a living room with a couch a table and a television
    Today

    3113 Fifteenth Street, Kenosha, WI 53144
    1 BED $991+
    2 BEDS $1,205+

Apartments Under $1,300

  • a living room with couches and chairs and a kitchen with a bar
    Today

    6700 Derby Drive, Gurnee, IL 60031
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,209
    2 BEDS $1,475

Apartments Under $1,500

  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
    Today

    695 Westmoreland Drive, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
    1 BED $1,487+
    2 BEDS $1,720+

Apartments Under $2,000

  • a living room with yellow chairs and a table
    Today

    1850 Greenbay Road, Highland Park, IL 60035
    STUDIO $1,960+
    1 BED $2,390
    2 BEDS $3,595+
  • a living room with a couch and chairs
    Today

    320 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Lake Villa, IL 60046
    Income Restricted
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    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with a stove and a ceiling fan
    Today

    216 W. Forest Ave. 100, Round Lake, IL 60073
    Income Restricted
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  • a living room filled with furniture and a ceiling fan
    Today

    940 Greenbay, Winnetka, IL 60093
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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Getting around in Waukegan, IL

79 /100
Very Walkable
33 /100
Some Transit
50 /100
Bikeable
Walk Score®: 79, Transit Score®: 33, Bike Score®: 50

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Waukegan, IL?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $905 and $1,535.

How many cheap rentals are available in Waukegan, IL on RentCafe?

There are 3 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Waukegan, IL were last updated on 23 Feb 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Waukegan, IL?

The average Waukegan, IL cheap apartment size is 710 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Waukegan, IL?

Cheap apartments in Waukegan, IL are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Waukegan, IL?

A cheap apartment in Waukegan, IL offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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Finding the right apartment as far as size and location go is one aspect of apartment searching, but making sure that it provides all that you need within a reasonable price is another. On RentCafe, you can search for cheap apartments near you and ensure that you find one that suites your needs. Worried the neighborhood or city you are looking to move to is known to have higher rents? You can browse our listings and find the cheap apartments in any location, whether you are looking at a specific neighborhood, ZIP code, or city.

The perfect apartment for you is out there, either near you or anywhere in the U.S. that you are looking to move to. So, let's find the one that satisfies your wants and needs, but that also comes at an affordable price.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Waukegan, IL? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Waukegan, IL has never been easier. We feature 23 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Waukegan, IL average. What is a cheap rent in Waukegan, IL? The average apartment rent in Waukegan is $1,372 per month so any rental south of $1,098 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Waukegan, IL rents go as low as $795/mo.

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