Waukegan, IL rental market

What is the average rent in Waukegan, IL?

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Last updated November 1, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Waukegan, IL is $1,560.

Average rent

$1,560

Month-over-monthMoM change

-$35

Year-over-yearYoY change

-$240

Available rentals

106

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $715 to $9,874.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$8001
$9003
$1,0006
$1,10015
$1,2008
$1,30013
$1,40011
$1,50012
$1,6004
$1,7003
$1,8004
$1,9004
$2,0006
$2,1006
$2,2005
$2,3004
$2,4001
$2,5002
$2,6002
$2,7003
$2,8001
$2,9001
$3,0001
$3,3001
$3,4004
$3,5004
$3,6001
$3,7002
$3,8002
$3,9003
$4,0002
$4,9001
$5,000+3

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $240 compared to the previous year.

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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$1,600
Aug$1,600$1,563
Sep$1,800$1,560
Oct$2,000$1,595
Nov$1,800$1,560
Dec$1,589No 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.

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Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Waukegan, IL is 22% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Waukegan, IL?

The average rent in Waukegan, IL is $1,560.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Waukegan, IL?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Waukegan, IL is $1,050 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Waukegan, IL?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Waukegan, IL is $1,185 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Waukegan, IL?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Waukegan, IL is $1,500 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Waukegan, IL?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Waukegan, IL is $2,404 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Waukegan, IL?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Waukegan, IL is $5,241 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Waukegan, IL?

Houses in Waukegan, IL rent between $715 - $9,874 with an average rent of $1,560.

8. How has the rent in Waukegan, IL changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Waukegan, IL decreased by $240

9. How much has the rent in Waukegan, IL increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Waukegan, IL decreased by $35

10. How many available rentals are there in Waukegan, IL?

There are currently 106 rentals available in Waukegan, IL.

11. How do rent prices in Waukegan, IL compare with the national average?

The average rent in Waukegan, IL is $1,560 — 22% lower the national average of $2,000.

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