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$1,395

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1375 Cunat Ct

Lake In The HillsIL60156

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Crystal Lake, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Crystal Lake, IL

Pricing Updated: 05/17/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Crystal Lake, IL area range in price from $576 to $30,342 with an overall median price of $8,631. The three Crystal Lake neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Crystal Vista North Shore at $1,400, Coventry at $1,400, and Four Colonies East at $1,400. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Crystal Lake Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Crystal Vista North Shore$2,200$1,4005
Coventry$3,537$1,40072
Four Colonies East$3,538$1,40069
Park Place$3,538$1,40065
East Suburban McHenry$30,342$57697

Cheapest Available Crystal Lake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Crystal Lake, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Crystal Lake Apartments in the Coventry neighborhood priced from $1,635. Springs at Three Oaks in the Arrowhead neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,649. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Crystal Lake apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crystal Lake Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,635
Springs at Three Oaks1GC | 1 BR Grand Courtyard1BR,1BA$1,649
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crystal Lake, IL

As of May 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crystal Lake 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 Crystal Lake apartment is the Champion Single Wide Model at Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ Community starting at $1,700 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the East Suburban McHenry neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Crystal Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Schoolhouse Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.67
Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ CommunityChampion Single Wide3BR,2BA$1.42
Enclave Crystal Lake Townhomes and ApartmentsB2A2BR,2BA$2.45
Darlington Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/ One and 1/2 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.80
Water's EdgeThe Quarry1BR,1BA$2.19
Springs at Three Oaks1DC | 1 BR Designer Courtyard1BR,1BA$2.05
Randall VillageThe Chagall1BR,1BA$2.40
Crystal Lake Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.21

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Frequently Asked Questions about Crystal Lake

What type of rentals are currently available in Crystal Lake?

There are currently 66 Apartments for Rent in Crystal Lake, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,400 to $18,493. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Crystal Lake ranging from $1,395 to $3,650.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Crystal Lake?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Crystal Lake ranges from $1,395 to $3,650 with an average monthly rent of $2,310.

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