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
  • Utilities Included

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5 Bedroom, 5 Bath Home for Rent

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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
  • Utilities Included

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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 2 Beds unit found at Concord Manor priced from $1,425. Springs at Three Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,553. Here are the most affordable East Suburban McHenry apartments for rent in Crystal Lake, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Concord Manor2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,425
Springs at Three OaksSGO | Studio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$1,553
Tuckaway Townhomes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2BA$1,562
Crystal Lake Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,635
Skyridge Club ApartmentsMeadowlark1BR,1BA$1,680
Randall VillageThe Monet1BR,1BA$1,695
Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ CommunityChampion Single Wide3BR,2BA$1,700
Darlington Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/ One and 1/2 Bath2BR,1BA$1,731
The Villas At Patriot EstatesTwo Bedroom/2.5 Bath2BR,2BA$1,972
Water's EdgeThe Quarry1BR,1BA$1,991

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Suburban McHenry, IL

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Suburban McHenry area is the $1.67 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Schoolhouse Apartments in the in the Arrowhead neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value East Suburban McHenry apartment is the One bedroom/long den Model at The Villas At Patriot Estates starting at $1,972 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Lincoln Hills 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.
The Schoolhouse Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.67
The Villas At Patriot EstatesOne bedroom/long den1BR,2.5BA$1.47
Redwood Fox River GroveForestwood2BR,2BA$2.03
1117 Rocky Beach Rd, Unit A Coach House1117 Rocky Beach Rd2BR,1.5BA$2.00
Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ CommunityChampion Single Wide3BR,2BA$1.42
River PlaceResidence #5, 6, 7 and 8 (Plus Den)1BR,2BA$1.82
Residence of Fairway Greens2.1.5B2BR,1.5BA$1.85
Tuckaway Townhomes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2BA$1.70
Darlington Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom/ One Bath1BR,1BA$2.12
Concord Manor2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.07

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

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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 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 $1,991.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Suburban McHenry is Springs at Three Oaks which is listed at $1,625, while the average apartment in East Suburban McHenry costs $3,526.

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 2 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 $120 which is $3,406 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Suburban McHenry.

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