100 Best Apartments in Waukegan, IL (with reviews)

Q: What are the best apartments in Waukegan, IL?

The best apartments in Waukegan, IL are: Fox Crest , Imperial Tower Apartments , Reserve at Eagle Ridge , Lakes At Fountain Square Apartments and Northgate Apartments .

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Average rent in Waukegan, IL

$1,129/mo Waukegan, IL average rental price, November 2022

The average monthly rent of apartments in Waukegan, IL is $1,129.

Waukegan, IL apartment rent ranges

About 44% of apartment rents in Waukegan, IL range between $1,001-$1,500. Meanwhile, apartments priced over $1,501-$2,000 represent 13% of apartments. Around 39% of Waukegan’s apartments are in the $701-$1,000 price range. 1% of apartments are priced between $501-$700.

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,706, the average rent in Waukegan, IL is $1,129.

Getting around in Waukegan, IL

77 /100

Very Walkable

31 /100

Some Transit

50 /100

Bikeable

Walk Score®: 77, Transit Score®: 31, Bike Score®: 50

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Waukegan, IL last updated?

Prices and availability in Waukegan, IL were last updated on 28 Nov 2022.

What are the best apartments in Waukegan, IL?

The best apartments in Waukegan, IL are: Fox Crest, Imperial Tower Apartments, Reserve at Eagle Ridge, Lakes At Fountain Square Apartments and Northgate Apartments.

What is the average rent in Waukegan, IL?

The average rent in Waukegan, IL is $1,129. Start your search for apartments in Waukegan, IL now.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in Waukegan, IL?

The price range for a studio apartment in Waukegan, IL is between $786 and $1,382. View all studio apartments in Waukegan, IL.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Waukegan, IL?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Waukegan, IL is between $786 and $1,868. Browse all available 1-bedroom apartments in Waukegan, IL now.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Waukegan, IL?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Waukegan, IL is between $786 and $1,991. Browse and find a 2-bedroom apartment in Waukegan, IL.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Waukegan, IL?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Waukegan, IL is between $1,150 and $1,991. Browse all available 3-bedroom apartments in Waukegan, IL.

What type of rental buildings are in Waukegan, IL?

In Waukegan 52% of the housing is rented out compared to 48% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 13% of Waukegan’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 66% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 21% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in Waukegan, IL?

The average age of rental buildings in Waukegan is 41 years old, with 15% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 4 stories, of which 85% are garden-style apartment communities, 12% are mid-sized buildings, and 2% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

What apartment floorplans are common in Waukegan, IL?

Rental apartments in Waukegan come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 2% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 43% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 49% of all rentals in Waukegan. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.

Waukegan, IL demographics

87,157Total Population
43,643 Female

43,514 Male
33.1Median Age

Waukegan, IL has a population of 87,157 according to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau. 43,643 of Waukegan’s residents are women and 43,514 are men. The median age of those who live in Waukegan, IL is 33.1.

Waukegan, IL households

20,264 Family

9,558 Non-family
12,005 Children

17,817 No Children

29,822Total Number of Households
2.85Average People Per Household
$53,778Median Household Income

According to U.S. Census data, there are 29,822 households in Waukegan, IL. 20,264 are family households and 9,558 are non-family households. There are 12,005 households with children in Waukegan and 17,817 households without children. On average, about 2.85 people live in a household in Waukegan, IL.

Waukegan, IL education statistics

The level of education of the population of Waukegan, IL is as follows: 11% have no high school education, 42% completed some high school, 23% partially completed college, 7% have an Associate Degree, 12% have a Bachelor Degree, and 5% have a Graduate Degree.

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