Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Suburban McHenry Neighborhood of Crystal Lake, IL from $500 (13 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 2 Beds unit found at Concord Manor priced from $1,425. Darlington Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,477. 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
Darlington Court ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,477
Tuckaway Townhomes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2BA$1,562
The Blake at Fox RiverEllory1BR,1BA$1,619
Randall VillageThe Monet1BR,1BA$1,666

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Suburban McHenry, IL

As of March 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Suburban McHenry area is the $1.19 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Church Street Apartments in the in the Park Place 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 $1,915 with a $1.42 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 Church Street Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.19
The Villas At Patriot EstatesOne bedroom/long den1BR,2.5BA$1.42
80 S Williams St80 S Williams St2BR,1BA$1.63
Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ CommunityChampion Single Wide3BR,2BA$1.42
85 E Terra Cotta Ave, Unit 1F85 E Terra Cotta Ave2BR,1BA$1.58
River PlaceResidence #5, 6, 7 and 8 (Plus Den)1BR,2BA$1.82
Residence of Fairway GreensCB121.5 Two Bed One and One half bath2BR,1.5BA$1.90
Crystal Lake Apartments2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.95
Tuckaway Townhomes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2BA$1.70
Skyridge Club ApartmentsSandpiper2BR,1BA$2.02

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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 Darlington Court Apartments which is listed at $1,477, while the average apartment in East Suburban McHenry costs $3,842.

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 $182 which is $3,660 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Suburban McHenry.

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