Cheap Apartments for Rent in Crystal Lake, IL from $570 (23 Rentals)

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Congress Parkway
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Congress Parkway

383 Ambassador CirCrystal Lake, IL 60014
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Brandy Drive Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brandy Drive Apartments

431-455 Brandy DrCrystal Lake, IL 60014
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property at 31 Green Oaks Dr
$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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31 Green Oaks Dr

Crystal LakeIL60014

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property at 1362 Cunat Ct
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1362 Cunat Ct, Unit 1362 Cunat Ct Apt 2A

1362 Cunat Ct
Lake In The HillsIL60156

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Crystal Lake, IL

Pricing Updated: 09/18/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Crystal Lake, IL area range in price from $570 to $10,800 with an overall median price of $2,180. The three Crystal Lake neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Crystal Vista North Shore at $2,090, East Suburban McHenry at $2,115, and Coventry at $2,200. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Crystal Lake Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Crystal Vista North Shore$2,090$1,3746
East Suburban McHenry$2,115$57083
Coventry$2,200$1,37453
Four Colonies East$2,226$1,37441
Park Place$2,250$1,35043

Cheapest Available Crystal Lake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Crystal Lake, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Cary Horizon 62+ Senior Community in the Arrowhead neighborhood priced from $570. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cary Horizon 62+ Senior Community1 Bedroom - 30-60%1BR, 1BA$570
Darlington Court ApartmentsOne bed One bath1BR, 1BA$1,477
The Church Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,500
Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ CommunityChampion Single Wide3BR, 2BA$1,500
Randall VillageThe Chagall1BR, 1BA$1,655

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crystal Lake, IL

As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crystal Lake area is the $1.47 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Schoolhouse Apartments in the Arrowhead neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Crystal Lake apartment is the Willowood Model at Redwood Crystal Lake in the Arrowhead neighborhood starting at $2,499 with a $1.81 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Crystal Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Schoolhouse Apartments3 Bedroom3BR, 2BA$1.47
Redwood Crystal LakeWillowood2BR, 2BA$1.81
Enclave Crystal Lake Townhomes and ApartmentsB22BR, 2BA$2.20
Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ CommunityChampion Single Wide3BR, 2BA$1.25
Springs at Three Oaks2DC-TG | 2 BR Designer Courtyard with Garage2BR, 2BA$2.29
Cary Horizon 62+ Senior Community2 Bedroom - 60%2BR, 1BA$1.56
The Church Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.65
Water's EdgeThe Grove1BR, 1BA$2.29
Randall VillageThe Monet1BR, 1BA$2.34
Darlington Court ApartmentsOne bed One bath1BR, 1BA$2.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Crystal Lake Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Crystal Lake?

The cheapest apartment in Crystal Lake is Cary Horizon 62+ Senior Community which is listed at $570, while the average apartment in Crystal Lake costs $2,180.

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 4 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 $130 which is $2,050 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crystal Lake.

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