Cheap Homes for Rent in East Suburban McHenry Neighborhood of Crystal Lake, IL from $900 (12 Rentals)

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5 Bedroom, 5 Bath Home for Rent

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1813 W Edward Ct

McHenryIL60051
property at 31 Green Oaks Dr

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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31 Green Oaks Dr

Crystal LakeIL60014

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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. Fawn Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,273. 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
Fawn Ridge ApartmentsSummit Plus1BR,1BA$1,273
The Church Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Concord Manor2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,425
Darlington Court ApartmentsOne bed One bath1BR,1BA$1,477

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Suburban McHenry, IL

As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Suburban McHenry area is the $1.86 price per square foot TH-A Model at Enclave Crystal Lake Townhomes and Apartments in the in the Park Place neighborhood starting from $3,125. 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.
Enclave Crystal Lake Townhomes and ApartmentsTH-A2BR,2.5BA$1.86
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
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$1.67
McHenry CommonsSugar Maple - 60% AMI1BR,1BA$1.70
Fawn Ridge ApartmentsSummit Plus1BR,1BA$1.78

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Suburban McHenry

What type of rentals are currently available in East Suburban McHenry?

There are currently 137 Apartments for Rent in East Suburban McHenry, IL with pricing that ranges from $576 to $3,698. There are also 66 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Suburban McHenry ranging from $950 to $3,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Suburban McHenry?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Suburban McHenry ranges from $950 to $3,700 with an average monthly rent of $2,008.

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