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Apartments under $1,200 for Rent in Waukegan, IL

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  5. Building Photo - Imperial Tower Apartments
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    $1,063+
    1 BED
    $1,195+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,025 - $1,330
    Required Monthly Fees$38
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    Total Monthly Price$1,063 - $1,368

    Imperial Tower Apartments

    805 Baldwin Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
  12. Building Photo - 2001 W Dugdale Rd
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,200

    2001 W Dugdale Rd

    2001 W Dugdale Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085
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Waukegan, IL Apartments for Rent

Waukegan is the county seat of Lake County and the most populous city in the county, situated along the southwest shore of Lake Michigan approximately 40 miles north of Chicago. Those looking for apartments for rent in Waukegan will discover an accessible spot with lakefront perks, including Waukegan Municipal Beach, which spans 400 acres with a mile-long beach and marina. The city serves as a satellite community within the greater Chicago metropolitan area, offering convenient access to both natural recreation and urban employment centers.

Renting in Waukegan appeals to budget-savvy folks seeking affordability without sacrificing proximity to major metropolitan resources. The city features a range of apartment communities near downtown, where shops and restaurants are within walking or biking distance of the lakefront. Average rents stay competitive, with one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,132 per month. Waukegan is accessible via the Waukegan National Airport and offers a commute of less than an hour to Chicago, making it practical for those working in the city. Community parks, nature preserves, and golf courses provide outdoor recreation options, while the lakefront location offers year-round scenic appeal.

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Waukegan High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
4,126 Students
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Thomas Jefferson Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
715 Students
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Robert E Abbott Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
584 Students
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Miguel Juarez Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
650 Students
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Daniel Webster Middle School

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Public
Grades 6-8
489 Students
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Jack Benny Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
471 Students
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John S Clark Elementary School

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Public
Grades K-5
262 Students
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Little Fort Elementary School

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Grades K-5
420 Students
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Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School

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Public
Grades K-5
394 Students
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Whittier Elementary School

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Public
Grades K-5
438 Students
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H R Mccall Elementary School

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Public
Grades K-5
394 Students

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