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The Church Street Apartments
174 S McHenry AveCrystal Lake, IL 60014
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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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Crystal Lake, IL Local Guide
Downtown business district of Crystal Lake by Cosmo1976 is licensed under CCO 1.0
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Crystal Lake?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Crystal Lake Studio Apartments | $1,707 | $1,537 | $1,806 |
| Cheap Crystal Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,733 | $1,300 | $2,175 |
| Cheap Crystal Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,155 | $1,632 | $3,125 |
| Cheap Crystal Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,461 | $1,500 | $3,355 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Crystal Lake, IL
Pricing Updated: 07/24/2025Current apartment rentals in the Crystal Lake, IL area range in price from $1,199 to $3,843 with an overall median price of $2,525. The three Crystal Lake neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Crystal Vista North Shore at $1,300, East Suburban McHenry at $1,199, and Four Colonies East at $1,300. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Vista North Shore | $1,950 | $1,300 | 8 |
| East Suburban McHenry | $2,276 | $1,199 | 50 |
| Four Colonies East | $2,627 | $1,300 | 22 |
| Park Place | $2,627 | $1,300 | 28 |
| Coventry | $3,149 | $1,300 | 26 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crystal Lake, IL
As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Crystal Lake area is the $1.06 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at The Church Street Apartments in the in the Park Place neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Crystal Lake 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 Crystal Lake apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Church Street Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ Community | Champion Single Wide | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Haber Pointe Apartments | 2 Br / 2 Ba | 2BR,2BA | $2.09 |
| Residence of Fairway Greens | CB121.5 Two Bed One and One half bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Enclave Crystal Lake Townhomes and Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.31 |
| Water's Edge | The Quarry | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| The Schoolhouse Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Springs at Three Oaks | 1GC | 1 BR Grand Courtyard | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Randall Village | The Monet | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Crystal Lake Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
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Best Local Schools in Crystal Lake, IL
Crystal Lake South High School
Chsd 155 School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1301)
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Getting Around Crystal Lake, IL
Walk Score®
45 / 100
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Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
48 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Crystal Lake Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Crystal Lake Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Crystal Lake Apartment is $1,300 at The Church Street Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Crystal Lake Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Crystal Lake is starting from $1,800 at The Schoolhouse Apartments.
What is the most affordable Crystal Lake Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Crystal Lake Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ Community and starts from $1,700.
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