Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cary, IL from $1,000 (15 Rentals)
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Cary, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cary?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cary Studio Apartments | $1,680 | $1,537 | $1,806 |
Cary 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,921 | $1,709 | $2,370 |
Cary 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,607 | $1,800 | $3,500 |
Cary 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,419 | $1,500 | $3,195 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cary, IL
Pricing Updated: 07/24/2025Current apartment rentals in the Cary, IL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Cary Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Rawson Bridge | $2,779 | $1,600 | 11 |
Cheapest Available Cary Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Cary, IL is a 3 Beds unit found at Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ Community in the East Suburban McHenry neighborhood priced from $1,700. Springs at Three Oaks in the Arrowhead neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,742. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cary apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ Community | Champion Single Wide | 3BR,2BA | $1,700 |
Springs at Three Oaks | 1GC | 1 BR Grand Courtyard | 1BR,1BA | $1,742 |
The Schoolhouse Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Water's Edge | The Grove | 1BR,1BA | $1,804 |
Riverwalk on Main | Amber | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cary, IL
As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cary area is the $2.05 price per square foot Meadowood Model at Redwood Fox River Grove in the in the Rawson Bridge neighborhood starting from $2,724. The second greatest value Cary apartment is the Champion Single Wide Model at Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ Community starting at $1,700 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the East Suburban McHenry neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cary apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Redwood Fox River Grove | Meadowood | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ Community | Champion Single Wide | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
Riverwalk on Main | Ballard | 2BR,2BA | $2.07 |
Haber Pointe Apartments | 2 Br / 2 Ba | 2BR,2BA | $2.09 |
118 Harding Ave, Unit First Floor | 118 Harding Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
Water's Edge | The Quarry | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
The Schoolhouse Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
28574 W Lindbergh Dr, Unit Large Studio Apt | 28574 W Lindbergh Dr | Studio ,1BA | $1.86 |
Springs at Three Oaks | 1GC | 1 BR Grand Courtyard | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
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Getting Around Cary, IL
Walk Score®
43 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
47 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cary Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cary Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cary Apartment is $1,742 at Springs at Three Oaks.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cary Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cary is starting from $1,800 at The Schoolhouse Apartments.
What is the most affordable Cary Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Cary Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ Community and starts from $1,700.
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