Gurnee Glen Apartments
1 Woodlake Blvd,
Gurnee, IL 60031
$1,827 - $2,340
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Waukegan, IL
What is the average rent in Waukegan, IL?
$1,132/month
Average Rent
674 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+3.3%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Waukegan, IL is $1,132 per month. This is 30% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/month, making renting in Waukegan more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Waukegan, you can expect to pay about $1,125 per month for a studio, $1,132 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,411 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,516 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Waukegan, IL?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.3%, which averages out to $38 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 Waukegan, IL
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
5%
Below $700/month
42%
$700 - $1,000/month
46%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
5%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
1%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Waukegan?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Waukegan, Lakehurst and Windwood are the most affordable neighborhoods in Waukegan.
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Which Waukegan neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Waukegan with the most apartments available are Downtown Waukegan, Lakehurst and Windwood .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Waukegan, IL?
Because the average rent in Waukegan is $1,132, you’ll want to make about $3,773 per month or $45,276 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.
How does Waukegan, IL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Waukegan, IL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$951/month
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One Bedroom
$1,051/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,326/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,565/month
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RMK Management
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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.