1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Crystal Lake, IL (36 Rentals)

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Galbe Point
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Galbe Point

401 Commonwealth DrCrystal Lake, IL 60014
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181 N Main St
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181 N Main St

181 N Main StCrystal Lake, IL 60014
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74 Elmhurst St
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74 Elmhurst St

74 Elmhurst StCrystal Lake, IL 60014
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372 Pierson St
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372 Pierson St

372 Pierson StCrystal Lake, IL 60014
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7920 Ridgefield Rd
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7920 Ridgefield Rd

7920 Ridgefield RdCrystal Lake, IL 60012
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Congress Parkway
1 Bedroom Apartments

Congress Parkway

383 Ambassador CirCrystal Lake, IL 60014
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Buckingham Court
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Buckingham Court

421-470 Buckingham DrCrystal Lake, IL 60014
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The Villas
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The Villas

500 Autumn Ridge RdLake In The Hills, IL 60156
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Wood Creek Village
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Wood Creek Village

1 W Acorn LnLake In The Hills, IL 60156
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613 W Main St
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613 W Main St

613 W Main StCary, IL 60013

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300 Village Creek Dr
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300 Village Creek Dr

300 Village Creek DrLake In The Hills, IL 60156
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814-840 Elm St
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814-840 Elm St

814-840 Elm StAlgonquin, IL 60102
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Arrowhead Apartments
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Arrowhead Apartments

25 Arrowhead DrAlgonquin, IL 60102
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305 Pyott Rd
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305 Pyott Rd

305 Pyott RdLake In The Hills, IL 60156
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Cary Senior Living
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Cary Senior Living

880 Feinberg CtCary, IL 60013
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Crystal Lake, IL Local Guide

Crystal Lake 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: April 29, 2026

There are currently 121 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Crystal Lake, IL that range in price from $588 to $2,365. East Suburban McHenry, Coventry and Four Colonies East are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Crystal Lake with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
East Suburban McHenry37$1,800$588
Coventry33$1,920$1,477
Four Colonies East25$1,929$1,477
Park Place22$1,968$1,477
Crystal Vista North Shore4$1,700$1,477

Largest Available Crystal Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Crystal Lake, IL is found at Water's Edge in the Park Place neighborhood and is 990 square feet priced from $2,200. Springs at Three Oaks in the Arrowhead neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 918 square feet and currently listed start at $1,620. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Crystal Lake:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Water's EdgeThe Trail990 Sq Ft$2,200
Springs at Three Oaks1DO | 1 BR Designer Overlook918 Sq Ft$1,620
Randall VillageThe Picasso B917 Sq Ft$1,945
Crystal Lake Apartments1 Bedroom741 Sq Ft$1,635
Skyridge Club ApartmentsMeadowlark700 Sq Ft$1,660
Darlington Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom/ One Bath697 Sq Ft$1,477
Fox Run Senior Apartments1 bed / 1 bath606 Sq Ft$2,095

Cheapest Available Crystal Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 29, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Crystal Lake, IL is the One Bedroom/ One Bath Model starting from $1,477 at Darlington Court Apartments in the Park Place neighborhood. The second most affordable Crystal Lake 1 Bedroom is the 1DO | 1 BR Designer Overlook Model at Springs at Three Oaks starting at $1,620 in the Arrowhead neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Crystal Lake is currently $1,940. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Crystal Lake:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Darlington Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom/ One Bath$1,477
Springs at Three Oaks1DO | 1 BR Designer Overlook$1,620
Crystal Lake Apartments1 Bedroom$1,635
Skyridge Club ApartmentsMeadowlark$1,660
Randall VillageThe Monet$1,695
Water's EdgeThe Quarry$1,991
Fox Run Senior Apartments1 bed / 1 bath$2,095

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Crystal Lake Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Crystal Lake with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Crystal Lake is at Darlington Court Apartments listed at $1,477.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Crystal Lake Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Crystal Lake is $1,940.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Crystal Lake Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Crystal Lake is a 990 square feet unit starting from $2,200 at Water's Edge.

What is the average size for Crystal Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Crystal Lake is currently 656 sq ft.

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