Waukegan, IL rental market
Last updated August 10, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Waukegan, IL is $1,650.
$1,650
+$50
+$285
75
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $895 to $6,180.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $800 | 1 |
| $900 | 1 |
| $1,000 | 2 |
| $1,100 | 12 |
| $1,200 | 6 |
| $1,300 | 6 |
| $1,400 | 8 |
| $1,500 | 7 |
| $1,600 | 7 |
| $1,700 | 3 |
| $1,800 | 4 |
| $1,900 | 1 |
| $2,000 | 3 |
| $2,100 | 3 |
| $2,200 | 1 |
| $2,300 | 4 |
| $2,400 | 2 |
| $2,500 | 1 |
| $2,600 | 4 |
| $2,700 | 2 |
| $2,800 | 1 |
| $2,900 | 2 |
| $3,000 | 2 |
| $3,100 | 1 |
| $3,200 | 5 |
| $3,300 | 3 |
| $3,500 | 1 |
| $3,600 | 1 |
| $4,100 | 1 |
| $4,400 | 3 |
| $4,500 | 2 |
| $4,800 | 1 |
| $4,900 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 3 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $285 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,300 | $1,495 |
| Feb | $1,200 | $1,420 |
| Mar | $1,313 | $1,400 |
| Apr | $1,400 | $1,495 |
| May | $1,250 | $1,533 |
| Jun | $1,450 | $1,550 |
| Jul | $1,325 | $1,600 |
| Aug | $1,295 | $1,600 |
| Sep | $1,300 | No data |
| Oct | $1,295 | No data |
| Nov | $1,365 | No data |
| Dec | $1,300 | 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.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Waukegan, IL is 21% 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 $1,650.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Waukegan, IL?
Houses in Waukegan, IL rent between $895 - $6,180 with an average rent of $1,650.
3. How has the rent in Waukegan, IL changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Waukegan, IL increased by $285
4. How much has the rent in Waukegan, IL increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Waukegan, IL increased by $50
5. How many available rentals are there in Waukegan, IL?
There are currently 75 rentals available in Waukegan, IL.
6. How do rent prices in Waukegan, IL compare with the national average?
The average rent in Waukegan, IL is $1,650 — 21.43% lower the national average of $2,100.