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The Church Street Apartments
174 S McHenry AveCrystal Lake, IL 60014
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Darlington Court Apartments
595 Darlington LnCrystal Lake, IL 60014
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Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ Community
929 Crookedstick CtCrystal Lake, IL 60014
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Springs at Three Oaks
1131 Central Park DrCrystal Lake, IL 60014
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Skyridge Club Apartments
1395 Skyridge DrCrystal Lake, IL 60014
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Enclave Crystal Lake Townhomes and Apartments
111 E Crystal Lake AveCrystal Lake, IL 60014
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Crystal Lake Apartments
130-160 W Woodstock StCrystal Lake, IL 60014
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Randall Village
1637 Carlemont DrCrystal Lake, IL 60014
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Brandy Drive Apartments
431-455 Brandy DrCrystal Lake, IL 60014
93 Elmhurst St
Crystal LakeIL60014
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419 Berkshire Dr
419 Berkshire DrCrystal Lake, IL 60014
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Congress Parkway
383 Ambassador CirCrystal Lake, IL 60014
651 S Virginia Rd
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31 Green Oaks Dr
Crystal LakeIL60014
187 Uteg St
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Haber Pointe Apartments
401 Haber RdCary, IL 60013
1353 Cunat Ct
Lake In The HillsIL60156
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The Residences of Lake in the Hills Senior 55
2601 Village Hall DrLake In The Hills, IL 60156
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The Paths at Walnut Ridge
2401 Commons DrWoodstock, IL 60098
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Crystal Lake, IL Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Crystal Lake?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Cheap Crystal Lake Studio Apartments | $1,588 | $1,552 | $1,674 |
| Cheap Crystal Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,973 | $1,400 | $2,365 |
| Cheap Crystal Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,594 | $1,700 | $3,247 |
| Cheap Crystal Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,378 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Crystal Lake, IL
Pricing Updated: 06/20/2026Current apartment rentals in the Crystal Lake, IL area range in price from $950 to $3,700 with an overall median price of $2,670. The three Crystal Lake neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Four Colonies East at $1,650, Coventry at $1,550, and Crystal Vista North Shore at $2,700. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Crystal Lake Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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| Four Colonies East | $1,650 | $1,650 | 1 |
| Coventry | $2,750 | $1,550 | 4 |
| Crystal Vista North Shore | $2,950 | $2,700 | 1 |
| East Suburban McHenry | $3,000 | $950 | 52 |
| Park Place | $3,000 | $1,500 | 25 |
Cheapest Available Crystal Lake Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Crystal Lake, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at The Church Street Apartments in the Park Place neighborhood priced from $1,400. Darlington Court Apartments in the Park Place neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,477. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Crystal Lake apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Church Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Darlington Court Apartments | One bed One bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,477 |
| Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ Community | Champion Single Wide | 3BR,2BA | $1,500 |
| Springs at Three Oaks | SGO | Studio Grand Overlook | Studio,1BA | $1,552 |
| Randall Village | The Chagall | 1BR,1BA | $1,840 |
| Crystal Lake Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhome with Firepl | 2BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| The Schoolhouse Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| Residence of Fairway Greens | 2.1.5B | 2BR,1BA | $2,021 |
| Fox Run Senior Apartments | 1 bed / 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
| Water's Edge | The Trail | 1BR,1BA | $2,190 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crystal Lake, IL
As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crystal Lake area is the $1.95 price per square foot Willowood Model at Redwood Crystal Lake in the in the Arrowhead neighborhood starting from $2,699. The second greatest value Crystal Lake apartment is the B2 Model at Enclave Crystal Lake Townhomes and Apartments starting at $2,714 with a $2.24 price per square foot in the Park Place neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Crystal Lake apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Redwood Crystal Lake | Willowood | 2BR,2BA | $1.95 |
| Enclave Crystal Lake Townhomes and Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.24 |
| Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ Community | Champion Single Wide | 3BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Haber Pointe Apartments | 2 Br / 2 Ba | 2BR,2BA | $2.09 |
| Residence of Fairway Greens | 2.1.5B | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.95 |
| The Church Street Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| Crystal Lake Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhome with Firepl | 2BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Water's Edge | The Trail | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| The Schoolhouse Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Darlington Court Apartments | One bed One bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
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How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Crystal Lake Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Crystal Lake Apartment is $1,400 at The Church Street Apartments.
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Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Crystal Lake is starting from $1,950 at Crystal Lake Apartments.
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The best deal on a cheap Crystal Lake Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ Community and starts from $1,500.
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