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Reserve at Eagle Ridge
$1,515
1947 Eagle Ridge Drive, Waukegan, IL 60087
(573) 464-3494
4 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
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Highly viewed, cost-effective living at Reserve at Eagle Ridge.
Reserve at Eagle Ridge offers a welcoming community with expansive amenities and a strong sense of safety. This popular property is highly viewed and frequently contacted, providing excellent value and a comforting living atmosphere. Residents love the well-maintained spaces, friendly staff, and a range of conveniences including pet-friendly policies, a fitness center, and ample parking.
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Northgate Apartments
$1,525
2330 Samson Way, Waukegan, IL 60087
(847) 423-6387
Top rated for Location
“My experience as a resident”
9 units available
2 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
Resort Living
Exceptional amenities and scenic views.
Northgate Apartments offers a blend of scenic beauty and top-class amenities. Residents enjoy spacious apartments with large kitchens and walk-in closets, complemented by a convenient in-unit washer and dryer. The lush landscaping and proximity to major highways, schools, and restaurants make it a desirable location.
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1418 North Ave
$1,750
1418 North Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 431-3300
1 unit available
3 bed
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1018 Palmer Place
$2,020
1018 Palmer Place, Waukegan, IL 60085
(844) 395-3959
1 unit available
3 bed
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Pet friendly, New construction, Pool, Ceiling fan, and Internet access
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838 Prescott Street 2
1 Bed • 1 Bath • 650 sqft
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Harbor Lake 05-104
Studio • 1 Bath • 445 sqft
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1003 Grand Avenue 2
1 Bed • 2 Baths
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3305 Sunset Avenue 126
1 Bed • 1 Bath
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Fox Crest 2203
1 Bed • 1 Bath • 725 sqft
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542 Oak Street
$2,020
542 Oak Street, Waukegan, IL 60085
(844) 395-3959
1 unit available
5 bed
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W/D hookup, Pet friendly, New construction, Pool, Air conditioning, and Ceiling fan
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322 N County Street N
$1,500
322 North County Street, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 336-7333
1 unit available
2 bed
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Pet friendly, Walk in closets, Range, Oven, and Refrigerator
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1003 Grand Avenue
$1,200
1003 Grand Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085
(630) 280-9197
1 unit available
1 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Parking, and Recently renovated
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25 Keller Avenue
$2,000
25 Keller Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085
(708) 634-0103
1 unit available
2 bed
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On-site laundry, Hardwood floors, Garage, Recently renovated, and Some paid utils
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838 Prescott Street
$905
838 Prescott Street, Waukegan, IL 60085
(844) 395-3959
1 unit available
1 bed
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Pet friendly, New construction, Pool, Air conditioning, Ceiling fan, and Internet access
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1252 South Candlestick Way
$2,100
1252 South Candlestick Way, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 336-5500
1 unit available
2 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Garage, Air conditioning, Range + more
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1994 S Sparrow Court 4 Bed
4 Beds • 3 Baths • 2805 sqft
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326 Hull Court 3 Bed
3 Beds • 2 Baths • 2500 sqft
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1252 South Candlestick Way 2 Bed
2 Beds • 1.5 Baths • 1205 sqft
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542 Oak Street 5 Bed
5 Beds • 1 Bath • 1029 sqft
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1018 Palmer Place 3 Bed
3 Beds • 1.5 Baths • 1676 sqft
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326 Hull Court
$2,490
326 Hull Court, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 596-6100
1 unit available
3 bed
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Patio / balcony, Recently renovated, and Air conditioning
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1635 S Candlestick Way
$NaN
1635 South Candlestick Way, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 495-5000
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Garage, Recently renovated, Stainless steel + more
2318 Washington Street
$1,500
2318 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 548-2625
1 unit available
2 bed
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Ceiling fan
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Enhanced living with modern upgrades and inclusive utilities.
This property is freshly painted and boasts modern upgrades, including new windows and flooring, offering a comfortable living experience. Tenants will appreciate the private entry and off-street parking, providing added convenience and privacy. The inclusion of gas, water, and garbage in the rent streamlines monthly expenses.
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3305 Sunset Avenue
$1,240
3305 Sunset Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60087
(773) 502-5374
1 unit available
1 bed
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On-site laundry, Gym, Pool, Elevator, Pool table, and Microwave
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Superior amenities for enhanced living experiences.
3305 Sunset Avenue offers a wealth of amenities including an exercise room, party room, and indoor pool that contribute to an enjoyable living experience. Residents appreciate the secure entrance and community atmosphere. The convenient location provides easy access to shopping and highways, enhancing connectivity.
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1994 S Sparrow Court
$4,800
1994 Sparrow Court, Waukegan, IL 60048
(630) 420-1220
1 unit available
4 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Garage + more
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Searching for an apartment for rent in Waukegan, IL? Look no further! Apartment List will help you find a perfect apartment near you. There are 15 available rental units listed on Apartment List in Waukegan. Click on listings to see photos, floorplans, amenities, prices and availability, and much more!

The average rent in Waukegan is Ask for a studio, $1,515 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $1,685 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a deal, keep an eye out for a red pulsing icon that indicates rent specials.

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In Waukegan, the average rent is for a studio, $1,515 for a 1-bedroom, $1,685 for a 2-bedroom, and $1,750 for a 3-bedroom. For more information on rental trends in Waukegan, check out our monthly Waukegan Rent Report.

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You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around Waukegan. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include Northwestern University, Oakton Community College, William Rainey Harper College, Carthage College, Lake Forest College, and Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science.

Waukegan Rent Report: October 2025

Welcome to the Apartment List October 2025 Rent Report for Waukegan, IL. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,409, roughly the same as last month. Prices and are now up 6.7% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Waukegan rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader Chicago metro area and the nation as a whole.

Waukegan Rent Report: October 2025

"They say that I put Waukegan on the map. But it's not true. Waukegan really put me on the map. That's a fact." (--Comedian Jack Benny)

Perched on the shore of Lake Michigan just south of the Wisconsin border, diverse, urban Waukegan has around 95,000 residents inhabiting some twenty three miles of land. Known as "mini Chicago," Waukegan means "Little Fort" in the Native American Potawatomi language. 40 miles and less than an hour from downtown Chicago, the town has many big city attributes, including ethnic restaurants, entertainment, and industry. Its many neighborhoods range from an urban core to farmland. The recently renovated art deco era Genesee Theatre is the pride of the lakefront area, both a concert hall and movie palace that seats over twenty four hundred fans. It may be "mini Chicago," but Waukegan has plenty to offer to all.

Moving to Waukegan

Waukegans ethnic diversity and strong urban center make the town an exciting place to live. Its children are served by the Waukegan Public School District from pre-school through high school.

Tour your neighborhood choices carefully; there are urban apartments with arts and sports facilities easily walkable, and suburban enclaves with plenty of green space, all within the citys borders. So the question becomes, do you want walk to drive?

Although rental vacancies are relatively available in some parts of town, in others, rental finds will be take more time. Youll want to start looking for rentals several months before you move - after all, demand for a renovated, stimulating urban center, access to lakes and beaches, and a year round commitment to the arts, remains steady.

To find properties in your price range and decide on a neighborhood, drive through the various communities and identify which locations suit you best--kind of like a test run before you buy. Then, its always a good idea to call rental properties, discover both cost and availability in your selected area. Be sure to look at the many different advantages of various property types: you may find apartments or town houses with paid utilities, or you may prefer properties with more land around them. Waukegan offers a host of choices for the savvy renter, and a range of options that will suit wallets of all ages and sizes!

Neighborhoods

City Center: Urban and dense, with excellent proximity to arts and entertainment, this area is comprised of small apartment complexes, apartment homes, and holds some all utilities paid apartments, too. Many properties are historic, built prior to 1939. Others span construction years up to 1969. In your apartment search, youll find a solid lower middle income neighborhood with many residents employed in manufacturing. If you like classic buildings, loft space, and city life, this is a neighborhood youll enjoy. More singles reside here than in other parts of the city. $

N Sheridan Rd/Grand Ave: This neighborhood, while less dense than the city center, is also urban and fairly compact. Here youll find apartment complexes, high rise apartments, and many renters. Like the city center neighborhood, many units are historic. Residents heritage skews Hispanic in this neighborhood. Housing stock ranges from small apartment complexes to apartment homes. $

Frontage Rd/Old Skokie Rd: Located away from the city center, the population is still dense even on these tree lined streets. A mix of owners and renters reside in newer properties built after 1970 to the present. Real estate here is in high demand - look early to find the apartment home you want. Youll find some residents of Asian heritage in this middle income community. Local cafes serve up Cambodian cuisine, a tasty treat no matter which neighborhood you select to live in. $$

N Delaney Rd/Oak Grove Ave: In this upper middle income neighborhood, youll find an affluent, diverse community, many employed in professional or sales occupations. Newer single family homes, townhomes, and apartment complexes make up the housing stock here. German, Mexican, Irish, and Italian residents provide a family oriented social melting pot, yum. Streets and laws are broader here, and most residents commute to work. $$$

Living in Waukegan

Waukegan is an arty town. Every third Saturday, downtown Waukegan hosts an ArtWauk, highlighting paintings and sculptures as well as live theater, music, and performance art. The yearly Fiestas Patrias Parade and Festival is also held downtown. Celebrating Hispanic cultures and countries such as Mexico, Belize, and Honduras, this festival is popular with Waukegan residents, many of whom in the downtown area share this heritage. Come winter time, crafty art makers are out full tilt, offering holiday gifts at the annual HolidayWauk.Put on your beret and take a stroll downtown.

The urban core is alive with theater, music, restaurants, bars, and boutique shopping options, all walkable - but with a town named Waukegan, what would you expect? The Waukegan History Museum and the Lake County Sports Center are also located here. Also downtown is the historic Waukegan Public Library, housing over 205,000 books, and selected this year as one of ten National Medal for Museum and Library service recipients, the nations highest honor--this is every bookworms haven. Literature strikes again as another famous resident, sci-fi genius Ray Bradbury was born in Waukegan, and set many of his stories here, renaming the town Green Town.

And downtown gets more exciting every year--impossible, right? There are plans in the works for new retail and restaurants in the downtown area, and the type of development than encourages walking, and community mixed use. These plans signal a commitment to the vitality and diversity throughout this lakefront city town. And you cant beat the area for its rich ethnic diversity, with residents tracing their ancestry to Mexico, Poland, Ireland, Italy, and Asia.

Looking for some outdoor recreation? You wont have to go far. Waukegans lake front offers not one but two sandy beaches, volleyball courts, and soccer fields. Also along the lake: The Steiner Pavilion band shell, hosting concerts every summer with Lake Michigan as a backdrop to its comfortable lawn seating.

Music not your thing? Take a sail at Waukegan Harbor, which sports new floating docks, and the Waukegan Yacht Club. And if youd rather stay on land, a walking pier stretches spectacularly half a mile into Lake Michigan itself. A lighthouse, built at the turn of the century, resides on the far end. All that exercise get you hungry? Waukegan residents swear by Dockside Dogs, and for desert, Dockside Ice Cream.

Famous 1950's and 60's era comedian Jack Benny claimed Waukegan as his hometown on radio and television. Although he was actually born in Chicago, he spent his formative years in town, and a Waukegan middle school is named in his honor, and a statue stands outside the Genesee Theater, dedicated to him. In addition, the Jack Benny Center for the Arts houses the Waukegan Park Districts Cultural Arts Division, offering fine arts instruction for music and theater.

Apartments for Rent in Waukegan, IL

Reserve at Eagle Ridge

Northgate Apartments

1418 North Ave

1018 Palmer Place

542 Oak Street

322 N County Street N

1003 Grand Avenue

25 Keller Avenue

838 Prescott Street

1252 South Candlestick Way

326 Hull Court

1635 S Candlestick Way

2318 Washington Street

3305 Sunset Avenue

1994 S Sparrow Court

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Waukegan, IL Rental Market Trends

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Waukegan Apartment Renter's Guide

Waukegan Apartment Renter's Guide

Apartments for Rent in Waukegan, IL

Reserve at Eagle Ridge

Northgate Apartments

1418 North Ave

1018 Palmer Place

542 Oak Street

322 N County Street N

1003 Grand Avenue

25 Keller Avenue

838 Prescott Street

1252 South Candlestick Way

326 Hull Court

1635 S Candlestick Way

2318 Washington Street

3305 Sunset Avenue

1994 S Sparrow Court

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