Gurnee Glen Apartments
1 Woodlake Blvd,
Gurnee, IL 60031
$1,894 - $2,297
1-2 Beds
Waukegan
Waukegan, IL Area Guide
Living on the coast of Lake Michigan has never been more affordable
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The expansive suburb of Waukegan, Illinois is located on the southwest coast of Lake Michigan. It’s most popular for its beach access on Waukegan Municipal Beach, accessible by car, train, plane, bike, and boat. It stretches across 400 acres of lakefront property with a mile-long beach and large boat-slip marina. The beach is just a short walk or bike ride to and from downtown and all of its great shops and eateries. Community parks, nature preserves, and golf courses are abundant in Waukegan. Residents also have access to the Waukegan National Airport and less than an hour commute to Chicago. Find your affordable apartment in Waukegan so you can start living in this lakeside oasis.
Explore the City
Brick multi-story luxury homes can be found along Sheridan Road in Waukegan.
Arbor Park in Waukegan has multiple playgrounds and a paved walking trail in a wooded setting.
Independence Grove Forest Preserve is centered around a 129 acre lake and is near Waukegan.
4 miles of pathways and walking trails are found at Waukegan Sports Park.
Tudor style homes can be found in Waukegan.
Boutique shops line the downtown streets of Waukegan.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Waukegan, IL is $1,125 for a studio, $1,133 for one bedroom, $1,410 for two bedrooms, and $1,505 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Waukegan has increased by 3.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,133/month
672 Sq Ft
House
$1,792/month
1,006 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,331/month
385 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Waukegan, IL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
54
/ 100
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Some Transit
28
/ 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Somewhat Bikeable
43
/ 100
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Schools
John S Clark Elementary School
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Grades K-5
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Grades K-5
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Grades K-5
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Grades K-5
Carman-Buckner Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
Public
Grades 6-8
Public
Grades 6-8
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Grades 6-8
Public
Grades 6-8
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Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Greenbelt Cultural Center
- Lake Carina Forest Preserve
- Lyons Woods
- Almond Marsh
- Independence Grove
Airports
- Chicago O'Hare International
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.