Waukegan, IL rental market
What is the average rent in Waukegan, IL?
Last updated June 29, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Waukegan, IL is $1,600.
Average rent
$1,600
Month-over-month change
-$50
Year-over-year change
$0
Available rentals
104
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $715 to $6,800.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $700 | 2 |
| $800 | 1 |
| $900 | 3 |
| $1,000 | 6 |
| $1,100 | 18 |
| $1,200 | 8 |
| $1,300 | 8 |
| $1,400 | 9 |
| $1,500 | 12 |
| $1,600 | 12 |
| $1,700 | 3 |
| $1,800 | 3 |
| $1,900 | 6 |
| $2,000 | 5 |
| $2,100 | 8 |
| $2,200 | 10 |
| $2,300 | 1 |
| $2,400 | 1 |
| $2,500 | 2 |
| $2,700 | 1 |
| $3,000 | 1 |
| $3,400 | 1 |
| $3,500 | 1 |
| $3,700 | 1 |
| $3,800 | 1 |
| $4,100 | 3 |
| $4,200 | 3 |
| $4,400 | 1 |
| $4,500 | 2 |
| $4,600 | 1 |
| $4,700 | 3 |
| $4,800 | 2 |
| $4,900 | 2 |
| $5,000+ | 2 |
Average rent price over time
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,495 | $1,650 |
| Feb | $1,420 | $1,650 |
| Mar | $1,400 | $1,600 |
| Apr | $1,495 | $1,595 |
| May | $1,533 | $1,600 |
| Jun | $1,550 | $1,700 |
| Jul | $1,600 | No data |
| Aug | $1,600 | No data |
| Sep | $1,800 | No data |
| Oct | $2,000 | No data |
| Nov | $1,800 | No data |
| Dec | $1,589 | No data |
Market temperature
The Waukegan, IL rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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