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Apartments for Rent in Waukegan, IL under $1200

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  • 4 units available
    Studio $1,050
    1 bd $1,200+
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    Harbor Lake

    4.0 (19)
    1610 Sunset Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60087
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,200
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    Willow Wind Property LLC

    5.0 (1)
    2640 N. Delany Road, Waukegan, IL 60087
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,170
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    838 Prescott Unit 2 Waukegan, IL 60085

    838 Prescott Unit 2, Waukegan, IL 60085
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Air conditioner

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    TERRACE OAKS RE, LLC

    4.0 (5)
    501-06 SMITH AVENUE, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044
    Apply online • Pet friendly
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    Residences At Fountain Square

    3690 Casimir Pulaski Road, Waukegan, IL 60085
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • Air conditioner
  • 4-2-city

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

Prices and availability in Waukegan, IL were last updated on 29 Oct 2026.

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What type of rental buildings are in Waukegan, IL?

In Waukegan, 50% of the residents are renting compared to 50% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 13% of Waukegan's rentals, 67% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 20% are single-family rentals.

Renting apartments in Waukegan, IL under $1,200

Searching for apartments for rent in Waukegan, IL under $1,200 is not an easy task, but luckily you have come to the right place. Whether you are a student on a budget, a young professional on the move, or simply a frugal person, RentCafe can help you find what you are looking for. Just make sure you know what you consider non-negotiable and what you can compromise on. Your new home is just a few clicks away. In Waukegan, IL, where the average rent is $1,153 per month, there are 9 units available for less than $1,200. Click on any of these units to see pictures, floor plans, amenities and more. After you have picked your favorite, you can contact the property to check availability. Considering that you are trying to spend as little as possible, looking at 1 bedroom apartments and studio apartments might be a good idea.

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