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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Crystal Lake, IL from $700 (4 Rentals)
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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
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Crystal Lake?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Crystal Lake Studio Apartments | $1,555 | $1,334 | $1,776 |
| Cheap Crystal Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,932 | $1,434 | $2,360 |
| Cheap Crystal Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,115 | $1,450 | $3,125 |
| Cheap Crystal Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,138 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
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Crystal Lake, IL Local Guide
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Crystal Lake, IL
Pricing Updated: 09/08/2025Current apartment rentals in the Crystal Lake, IL area range in price from $1,185 to $10,227 with an overall median price of $3,233. The three Crystal Lake neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Crystal Vista North Shore at $1,334, East Suburban McHenry at $1,185, and Coventry at $1,334. 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 | $1,900 | $1,334 | 12 |
| East Suburban McHenry | $2,952 | $1,185 | 81 |
| Coventry | $3,582 | $1,334 | 47 |
| Four Colonies East | $3,867 | $1,334 | 39 |
| Park Place | $3,867 | $1,334 | 46 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crystal Lake, IL
As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Crystal Lake area is the $1.42 price per square foot Champion Single Wide Model at Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ Community in the in the East Suburban McHenry neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Crystal Lake apartment is the CB121.5 Two Bed One and One half bath Model at Residence of Fairway Greens starting at $1,812 with a $1.76 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ Community | Champion Single Wide | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Residence of Fairway Greens | CB121.5 Two Bed One and One half bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Enclave Crystal Lake Townhomes and Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.47 |
| Darlington Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.66 |
| Water's Edge | The Quarry | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Randall Village | The Monet | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Crystal Lake Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Skyridge Club Apartments | Meadowlark | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| Springs at Three Oaks | SGO | Studio Grand Overlook | Studio ,1BA | $2.49 |
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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
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
48 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,627 at Skyridge Club 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 $1,681 at Darlington Court Apartments.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.