Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Suburban McHenry Neighborhood of Crystal Lake, IL from $570 (45 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
property at 813 Rand Rd
$950

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Base Rent$950
Total Monthly Price$950
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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813 Rand Rd, Unit 1

813 Rand Rd
LakemoorIL60051

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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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Southgate Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southgate Apartments

4108 W Lillian StMcHenry, IL 60050
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Riverside Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Riverside Apartments

3308-3309 W Elm StMcHenry, IL 60050
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Fawn Ridge Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fawn Ridge Apartments

1941 N Orleans StMcHenry, IL 60050
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Concord Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Concord Manor

3605 James StMcHenry, IL 60050
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Taylor Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Taylor Place

4103 W Crystal Lake RdMcHenry, IL 60050
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East Suburban McHenry, Crystal Lake, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Suburban McHenry Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Suburban McHenry area of Crystal Lake, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Cary Horizon 62+ Senior Community priced from $570. Fawn Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,220. Here are the most affordable East Suburban McHenry apartments for rent in Crystal Lake, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cary Horizon 62+ Senior Community1 Bedroom - 30-60%1BR, 1BA$570
Fawn Ridge ApartmentsValley View1BR, 1BA$1,220
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
McHenry CommonsHornbeam - 60% AMI2BR, 2BA$1,512
Tuckaway Townhomes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR, 2BA$1,580
The Blake at Fox RiverEllory Terrace1BR, 1BA$1,652
Randall VillageThe Chagall1BR, 1BA$1,655

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Suburban McHenry, IL

As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Suburban McHenry area is the $0.93 price per square foot 1330 Braewood Dr Model at 1330 Braewood Dr, Unit 1 in the Waterford of Algonquin neighborhood starting from $1,675. The second greatest value East Suburban McHenry apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Schoolhouse Apartments in the Arrowhead neighborhood starting at $2,200 with a $1.47 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Suburban McHenry apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1330 Braewood Dr, Unit 11330 Braewood Dr1BR, 1BA$0.93
The Schoolhouse Apartments3 Bedroom3BR, 2BA$1.47
Redwood Crystal LakeWillowood2BR, 2BA$1.81
Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ CommunityChampion Single Wide3BR, 2BA$1.25
River PlaceResidence #5, 6, 7 and 8 (Plus Den)1BR, 2BA$1.82
McHenry CommonsHornbeam - 60% AMI2BR, 2BA$1.46
Cary Horizon 62+ Senior Community2 Bedroom - 60%2BR, 1BA$1.56
Tuckaway Townhomes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR, 2BA$1.72
The Church Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.65
2123 Hillside Ter, Unit 22123 Hillside Ter2BR, 1BA$1.78

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Crystal Lake. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Suburban McHenry Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Suburban McHenry?

The cheapest apartment in East Suburban McHenry is Cary Horizon 62+ Senior Community which is listed at $570, while the average apartment in East Suburban McHenry costs $2,115.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Suburban McHenry?

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 East Suburban McHenry 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 East Suburban McHenry?

Cheap apartments in East Suburban McHenry have an average cost of $130 which is $1,985 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Suburban McHenry.

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