Cheap Apartments for Rent in Algonquin, IL from $570 (46 Rentals)

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property at 1343 Cunat Ct

$1,150

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$1,150

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Oct 1

1343 Cunat Ct, Unit 3D

1343 Cunat Ct
Lake In The HillsIL60156

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property at 1353 Cunat Ct

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

1353 Cunat Ct

Lake In The HillsIL60156

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Water's Edge
$1,965 - $2,848
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$1,965 - $2,848

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Water's Edge

311 Waters Edge DrCrystal Lake, IL 60014
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property at 103 Capella Ct

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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103 Capella Ct

Lake In The HillsIL60156
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39 Surrey Dr
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

39 Surrey Dr

51 Surrey DrElgin, IL 60123
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Elgin Tower Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elgin Tower Lofts

100 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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Woodcreek
2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodcreek

11700 Woodcreek EHuntley, IL 60142
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Algonquin, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Algonquin, IL

Pricing Updated: 08/26/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Algonquin, IL area range in price from $570 to $4,600 with an overall median price of $2,196. The three Algonquin neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Waterford of Algonquin at $1,560, Creek's Crossing at $1,791, and Alta Vista at $1,940. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Algonquin Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Waterford of Algonquin$1,560$1,23524
Creek's Crossing$1,791$1,23536
Alta Vista$1,940$5708
Gaslight Terrace North$1,965$57011
Arrowhead$1,994$57025
High Hill Farms$2,012$1,51617
Willoughby Farms$2,233$1,40012
Square Barn Road School Campus$2,575$1,40066
Grand Reserve$2,805$1,85528

Cheapest Available Algonquin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Algonquin, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Cary Horizon 62+ Senior Community in the Arrowhead neighborhood priced from $570. Meadowdale Apartments in the Waterford of Algonquin neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,235. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Algonquin apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cary Horizon 62+ Senior Community1 Bedroom - 30-60%1BR,1BA$570
Meadowdale Apartments1 Bedroom - 1 Bath 667 sq ft1BR,1BA$1,235
200 S Lincoln1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,400
The Church Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Eden Prairie Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Ground Level1BR,1BA$1,425
Darlington Court ApartmentsOne bed One bath1BR,1BA$1,477
Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ CommunityChampion Single Wide3BR,2BA$1,500
Springs at Three OaksSGO | Studio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$1,516
Wing Park Residencewp-1bs1BR,1BA$1,550
311 Barrington Ave Lofts1 Bed Room1BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Algonquin, IL

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Algonquin area is the $1.88 price per square foot Willowood Model at Redwood Crystal Lake in the in the Arrowhead neighborhood starting from $2,599. The second greatest value Algonquin apartment is the Champion Single Wide Model at Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ Community starting at $1,500 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the East Suburban McHenry neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Algonquin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Redwood Crystal LakeWillowood2BR,2BA$1.88
Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ CommunityChampion Single Wide3BR,2BA$1.25
1900 at Canterfield Apartment HomesB4- Upper2BR,2BA$1.89
Residence of Fairway GreensTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.88
Cary Horizon 62+ Senior Community2 Bedroom - 60%2BR,1BA$1.56
The Church Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54
2123 Hillside Ter, Unit 22123 Hillside Ter2BR,1BA$1.89
311 Barrington Ave Lofts1 Bed Room1BR,1BA$1.75
Eden Prairie Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Ground Level1BR,1BA$2.08
Meadowdale Apartments1 Bedroom - 1 Bath 667 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.85

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Algonquin Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Algonquin?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Algonquin is at Springs at Three Oaks listed at $1,516.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Algonquin Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Algonquin Apartment is $570 at Cary Horizon 62+ Senior Community.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Algonquin Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Algonquin is starting from $1,445 at Cary Horizon 62+ Senior Community.

What is the most affordable Algonquin Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Algonquin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ Community and starts from $1,500.

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