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245 Uteg St

645 S Virginia Rd

416a W Virginia St
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23 N Channing St

5 S Virginia Rd

279 Bayview Rd

1352 Cunat Ct
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844 Village Quarter Rd

1345 Cunat Ct

1345 Cunat Ct, Unit 3A

423 Berkshire Dr, Unit #33

423 Berkshire Dr

4311 IL-176
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300 Village Creek Dr
Crystal Lake, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Crystal Lake?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Crystal Lake 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,950 | $1,395 | $2,750 |
Crystal Lake 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,607 | $1,900 | $3,500 |
Crystal Lake 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,332 | $2,350 | $4,600 |
Crystal Lake 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,600 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Crystal Lake, IL
Pricing Updated: 09/16/2025Current apartment rentals in the Crystal Lake, IL area range in price from $1,185 to $13,268 with an overall median price of $3,240. The three Crystal Lake neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Crystal Vista North Shore at $1,334, East Suburban McHenry at $1,185, and Four Colonies West at $1,334. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Crystal Lake Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Crystal Vista North Shore | $1,900 | $1,334 | 15 |
East Suburban McHenry | $3,255 | $1,185 | 79 |
Four Colonies West | $3,255 | $1,334 | 22 |
Coventry | $3,297 | $1,334 | 46 |
Four Colonies East | $3,867 | $1,334 | 39 |
Park Place | $3,867 | $1,334 | 46 |
Cheapest Available Crystal Lake Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Crystal Lake, IL is a Studio unit found at Springs at Three Oaks in the Arrowhead neighborhood priced from $1,616. Skyridge Club Apartments in the Park Place neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,627. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Crystal Lake apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Springs at Three Oaks | SGO | Studio Grand Overlook | Studio,1BA | $1,616 |
Skyridge Club Apartments | Meadowlark | 1BR,1BA | $1,627 |
Crystal Lake Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,635 |
Darlington Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1.5 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,681 |
Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ Community | Champion Single Wide | 3BR,2BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crystal Lake, IL
As of September 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Crystal Lake area is the $1.42 price per square foot Champion Single Wide Model at Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ Community in the in the East Suburban McHenry neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Crystal Lake apartment is the 2 Br / 2 Ba Model at Haber Pointe Apartments starting at $2,300 with a $2.09 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ Community | Champion Single Wide | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
Haber Pointe Apartments | 2 Br / 2 Ba | 2BR,2BA | $2.09 |
Residence of Fairway Greens | CB121.5 Two Bed One and One half bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Enclave Crystal Lake Townhomes and Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.47 |
Darlington Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.66 |
Water's Edge | The Quarry | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
Randall Village | The Monet | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
Crystal Lake Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
Skyridge Club Apartments | Meadowlark | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
Springs at Three Oaks | SGO | Studio Grand Overlook | Studio ,1BA | $2.44 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Crystal Lake
What type of rentals are currently available in Crystal Lake?
There are currently 64 Apartments for Rent in Crystal Lake, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,334 to $12,926. There are also 65 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Crystal Lake ranging from $1,195 to $4,600.
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 $1,195 to $4,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,336.
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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