City

Average Rent in Waukegan, Illinois

Waukegan is a city in Illinois. It ranks #241 out of 457 for places to rent. Waukegan is in
the county of
Lake County and
the metropolitan area of
Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL-IN-WI MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for Waukegan includes
the zip codes of
60048, 60085, 60087, no sections, no neighborhoods and no rental communities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Waukegan is $1,465 which represents an increase of 11.12% over the same period.

The most expensive zip code in Waukegan to rent places is 60048 with an average rent of $2,368. The least expensive zip code in Waukegan to rent places is 60087 with an average rent of $1,266.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in city Waukegan currently stands at $1,465.
In comparison, places in the largest zip, specifically 60085, is more expensive, with an average rent of $1,576. This represents a difference of +8% when compared to Waukegan.
Meanwhile, in the average state of Illinois, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,843, showing a more expensive of +26% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,859. This constitutes a more expensive by +27% when compared to the rent in Waukegan.
$1,465
Waukegan
VS
$1,576
+8%
60085, zip
$1,843
+26%
IL, state
$1,859
+27%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 31 2026

Zip Codes in Waukegan, IL

60048$2,368
60085$1,576
60087$1,266