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Rental Market Trends in Wauconda, IL

What is the average rent in Wauconda, IL?

$1,203/month

Average Rent

658 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Wauconda, IL is $1,203 per month. This is 26% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/month, making renting in Wauconda more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Wauconda, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,203 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,452 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,203/month
658 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,452/month
972 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Wauconda, IL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.3%, which averages out to $41 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Rent Ranges in Wauconda, IL
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Wauconda, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
100% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Wauconda, IL?

Because the average rent in Wauconda is $1,203, you’ll want to make about $4,010 per month or $48,120 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Wauconda, IL

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423 Grand Blvd

423 Grand Blvd

423 Grand Blvd,
Wauconda, IL 60084

$1,400

2 Beds

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612 Bonner Rd

612 Bonner Rd,
Wauconda, IL 60084

$2,760

3 Beds

423 Grand Blvd

423 Grand Blvd

423 Grand Blvd,
Wauconda, IL 60084

$1,400

2 Beds

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228 S Church St

228 S Church St,
Wauconda, IL 60084

$1,400

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Methodology

† 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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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