
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Crystal Lake, IL from $700 (27 Rentals)
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Darlington Court Apartments

Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ Community

Springs at Three Oaks

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Skyridge Club Apartments
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Randall Village

Brandy Drive Apartments

419 Berkshire Dr

Congress Parkway

300 Pauline Ave

627 S Virginia Rd
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651 S Virginia Rd

350 College St

431 Berkshire Dr

439 Berkshire Dr

425 Berkshire Dr

70 Pine Ct
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1371 Cunat Ct, Unit 1D

The Residences of Lake in the Hills Senior 55

The Paths at Walnut Ridge

1375 Cunat Ct

10 Arrowhead Dr

20 Arrowhead Dr
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1351 Cunat Ct

1345 Cunat Ct

1361 Cunat Ct
Crystal Lake, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Crystal Lake?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Crystal Lake Studio Apartments | $1,525 | $1,512 | $1,532 |
| Cheap Crystal Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,923 | $1,400 | $2,365 |
| Cheap Crystal Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,473 | $1,700 | $3,247 |
| Cheap Crystal Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,437 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Crystal Lake, IL
Pricing Updated: 05/06/2026Current apartment rentals in the Crystal Lake, IL area range in price from $588 to $30,325 with an overall median price of $8,628. The three Crystal Lake neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Crystal Vista North Shore at $1,400, Coventry at $1,400, and Four Colonies East at $1,400. 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 | $2,200 | $1,400 | 5 |
| Coventry | $3,537 | $1,400 | 90 |
| Four Colonies East | $3,538 | $1,400 | 73 |
| Park Place | $3,540 | $1,400 | 70 |
| East Suburban McHenry | $30,325 | $588 | 115 |
Cheapest Available Crystal Lake Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Crystal Lake, IL is a Studio unit found at Springs at Three Oaks in the Arrowhead neighborhood priced from $1,512. Crystal Lake Apartments in the Coventry neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,635. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Crystal Lake apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springs at Three Oaks | SGO | Studio Grand Overlook | Studio,1BA | $1,512 |
| Crystal Lake Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,635 |
| Skyridge Club Apartments | Meadowlark | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| Randall Village | The Monet | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ Community | Champion Single Wide | 3BR,2BA | $1,700 |
| Darlington Court Apartments | Two Bedroom/ One and 1/2 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,731 |
| Water's Edge | The Quarry | 1BR,1BA | $1,991 |
| Fox Run Senior Apartments | 1 bed / 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
| Haber Pointe Apartments | 2 Br / 2 Ba | 2BR,2BA | $2,300 |
| The Schoolhouse Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crystal Lake, IL
As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crystal Lake area is the $1.67 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Schoolhouse Apartments in the in the Arrowhead neighborhood starting from $2,500. 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 Schoolhouse Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ Community | Champion Single Wide | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Enclave Crystal Lake Townhomes and Apartments | B2A | 2BR,2BA | $2.45 |
| Haber Pointe Apartments | 2 Br / 2 Ba | 2BR,2BA | $2.09 |
| Water's Edge | The Trail | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Darlington Court Apartments | Two Bedroom/ One and 1/2 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.80 |
| Randall Village | The Chagall | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Crystal Lake Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Skyridge Club Apartments | Meadowlark | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Springs at Three Oaks | SGO | Studio Grand Overlook | Studio ,1BA | $2.28 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Crystal Lake Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Crystal Lake?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Crystal Lake is under $2,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Crystal Lake?
The cheapest apartment in Crystal Lake is Crystal Lake Apartments which is listed at $1,635, while the average apartment in Crystal Lake costs $8,628.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Crystal Lake?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Crystal Lake that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Crystal Lake?
Cheap apartments in Crystal Lake have an average cost of $116 which is $8,512 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crystal Lake.
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