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  2. Premium Renovated Style Apartment - The Preserve at Osprey Lake
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    STUDIO
    $1,712+
    1 BED
    $1,905+
    2 BEDS
    $2,276+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,606 - $3,361
    Required Monthly Fees$106
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,712 - $2,546

    The Preserve at Osprey Lake

    2025 Greystem Cir, Gurnee, IL 60031
    (224) 267-9877
  15. 1 BED
    $1,285+
    2 BEDS
    $1,500+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,285 - $1,565
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,285 - $1,565

    The Chateau Royale

    625 S Dilger Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
    (224) 302-6551
  17. Building Photo - Imperial Tower Apartments
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    STUDIO
    $1,083+
    1 BED
    $1,195+
    2 BEDS
    $1,368+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,045 - $1,933
    Required Monthly Fees$38
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,083 - $1,971

    Imperial Tower Apartments

    805 Baldwin Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
  20. 1 BED
    $1,400

    Willow Wind

    2620-2640 N Delany Rd, Waukegan, IL 60087
  21. 1 BED
    $1,250+
    2 BEDS
    $1,500+

    Heritage Green

    300-336 N Green Bay Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085
  23. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $1,175+
    2 BEDS
    $1,400+

    Briarwood Apartments

    3060 Kathe Ln, Waukegan, IL 60085
  33. Building Photo - 903 S McAlister Ave
    4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,560
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,560
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,560

    903 S McAlister Ave

    903 S McAlister Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
  36. Building Photo - 2001 W Dugdale Rd
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,200 - $1,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,200 - $1,300

    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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  • Cities Average Rent
  • Waukegan $1,188/mo

Education

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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

Public Middle School

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

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
420 Students
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Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
394 Students
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Whittier Elementary School

Public Elementary School

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

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
394 Students

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Frequently asked questions about renting in Waukegan, IL

What are the average rent costs in Waukegan, IL?

The average rent in Waukegan, IL is $1,161.

What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Waukegan, IL?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Waukegan, IL is $1,133.

What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Waukegan, IL?

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Waukegan, IL is $1,161.

What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Waukegan, IL?

The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Waukegan, IL is $1,438.

What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Waukegan, IL?

The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Waukegan, IL is $1,571.

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