Apartments for Rent in Waukegan, IL

Prices and availability in Waukegan, IL were last updated on 14 Jul 2026.

The best apartments in Waukegan, IL are: Reserve at Eagle Ridge, Northgate Apartments, Landings at Amhurst Lake, Imperial Tower Apartments and Harbor Lake.

The average rent in Waukegan, IL is $1,316.

The price range for a studio apartment in Waukegan, IL is between $1,040 and $1,249.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Waukegan, IL is between $1,190 and $2,461.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Waukegan, IL is between $1,380 and $2,799.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Waukegan, IL is between $1,425 and $2,205.

In Waukegan 50% of the housing is rented out compared to 50% 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, 67% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 20% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Waukegan is 43 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, 9% are mid-sized buildings, and 5% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Waukegan are around 2% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 43% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 49% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.