Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Suburban McHenry Neighborhood of Crystal Lake, IL from $700 (11 Rentals)

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Congress Parkway
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Congress Parkway

383 Ambassador CirCrystal Lake, IL 60014

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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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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 Fawn Ridge Apartments priced from $1,210. Taylor Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,241. Here are the most affordable East Suburban McHenry apartments for rent in Crystal Lake, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fawn Ridge ApartmentsSummit1BR,1BA$1,210
Taylor Place1br 1ba1BR,1BA$1,241
Concord Manor2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,425
The Blake at Fox RiverEllory Terrace1BR,1BA$1,490
Randall VillageThe Monet1BR,1BA$1,634

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Suburban McHenry, IL

As of October 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Suburban McHenry area is the $1.83 price per square foot TH-A Model at Enclave Crystal Lake Townhomes and Apartments in the in the Park Place neighborhood starting from $3,075. The second greatest value East Suburban McHenry apartment is the Willowood Model at Redwood Crystal Lake starting at $2,602 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the Arrowhead neighborhood. 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.
Enclave Crystal Lake Townhomes and ApartmentsTH-A2BR,2.5BA$1.83
Redwood Crystal LakeWillowood2BR,2BA$1.88
Redwood Fox River GroveForestwood2BR,2BA$2.01
Residence of Fairway GreensThree bed Two bath3BR,2BA$1.85
Stone Edge Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath Plus2BR,2BA$1.54
Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ CommunityChampion Single Wide3BR,2BA$1.42
River PlaceResidence #5, 6, 7 and 8 (Plus Den)1BR,2BA$1.77
Skyridge Club ApartmentsPinnacle I2BR,2BA$1.87
Taylor Place1br 1ba1BR,1BA$1.69
Fawn Ridge ApartmentsSummit1BR,1BA$1.69

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Suburban Mchenry, Crystal Lake, IL

Ranked #1

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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!

Getting Around the East Suburban McHenry Neighborhood in Crystal Lake, IL

Walk Score®

44 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Suburban McHenry Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Suburban McHenry?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Suburban McHenry is under $1,853.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Suburban McHenry is Fawn Ridge Apartments which is listed at $1,210, while the average apartment in East Suburban McHenry costs $25,642.

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 3 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 $177 which is $25,465 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Suburban McHenry.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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