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Crystal Lake, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Crystal Lake, IL

Pricing Updated: 11/01/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Crystal Lake, IL area range in price from $1,185 to $25,178 with an overall median price of $7,610. The three Crystal Lake neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Crystal Vista North Shore at $1,434, Coventry at $1,434, and Four Colonies East at $1,434. 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$2,230$1,4347
Coventry$2,911$1,43438
Four Colonies East$3,867$1,43427
Park Place$3,867$1,43431
East Suburban McHenry$25,178$1,18599

Cheapest Available Crystal Lake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Crystal Lake, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Randall Village in the Park Place neighborhood priced from $1,634. Crystal Lake Apartments in the Coventry neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,635. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Crystal Lake apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Randall VillageThe Monet1BR,1BA$1,634
Crystal Lake Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,635
Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ CommunityChampion Single Wide3BR,2BA$1,700
Skyridge Club ApartmentsSkylark2BR,2BA$1,835
Springs at Three Oaks1DO | 1 BR Designer Overlook1BR,1BA$1,836

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crystal Lake, IL

As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Crystal Lake area is the $1.83 price per square foot TH-A Model at Enclave Crystal Lake Townhomes and Apartments in the in the Park Place neighborhood starting from $3,075. The second greatest value Crystal Lake apartment is the Willowood Model at Redwood Crystal Lake starting at $2,599 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the Arrowhead 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.
Enclave Crystal Lake Townhomes and ApartmentsTH-A2BR,2.5BA$1.83
Redwood Crystal LakeWillowood2BR,2BA$1.88
Residence of Fairway GreensThree bed Two bath3BR,2BA$1.85
Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ CommunityChampion Single Wide3BR,2BA$1.42
Haber Pointe Apartments2 Br / 2 Ba2BR,2BA$2.09
Springs at Three Oaks2DC-TG | 2 BR Designer Courtyard with Garage2BR,2BA$2.02
Skyridge Club ApartmentsSkylark2BR,2BA$1.93
Water's EdgeThe Grove1BR,1BA$2.28
Randall VillageThe Chagall1BR,1BA$2.32
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 65 Apartments for Rent in Crystal Lake, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,434 to $18,393. There are also 60 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Crystal Lake ranging from $1,550 to $4,300.

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 $1,550 to $4,300 with an average monthly rent of $2,661.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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