Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Suburban McHenry Neighborhood of Crystal Lake, IL from $500 (42 Rentals)

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Congress Parkway
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Congress Parkway

383 Ambassador CirCrystal Lake, IL 60014
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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1813 W Edward Ct

McHenryIL60051

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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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Concord Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Concord Manor

3605 James StMcHenry, IL 60050
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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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 McHenry Commons priced from $576. Concord Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here are the most affordable East Suburban McHenry apartments for rent in Crystal Lake, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
McHenry CommonsSugar Maple - 30% AMI1BR,1BA$576
Concord Manor2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,425
Darlington Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,477
Stone Edge Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,500
Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ CommunityChampion Single Wide3BR,2BA$1,500
Springs at Three OaksSGO | Studio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$1,541
Tuckaway Townhomes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2BA$1,580
Skyridge Club ApartmentsSandpiper2BR,1BA$1,790

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Suburban McHenry, IL

As of June 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Suburban McHenry area is the $1.95 price per square foot Willowood Model at Redwood Crystal Lake in the in the Arrowhead neighborhood starting from $2,699. The second greatest value East Suburban McHenry apartment is the Champion Single Wide Model at Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ Community starting at $1,500 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Fox Trails 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.
Redwood Crystal LakeWillowood2BR,2BA$1.95
Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ CommunityChampion Single Wide3BR,2BA$1.25
River PlaceResidence #5, 6, 7 and 8 (Plus Den)1BR,2BA$1.82
Stone Edge Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.36
Residence of Fairway Greens2.1.5B2BR,1.5BA$1.95
118 Harding Ave, Unit FirstFloor118 Harding Ave2BR,1BA$1.88
The Blake at Fox RiverSheffield2BR,2BA$1.92
Tuckaway Townhomes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2BA$1.72
121 Grove Ave, Unit #2121 Grove Ave2BR,1BA$1.72
McHenry CommonsSugar Maple - 60% AMI1BR,1BA$1.70

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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 McHenry Commons which is listed at $576, while the average apartment in East Suburban McHenry costs $7,815.

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 6 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 $154 which is $7,661 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Suburban McHenry.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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