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property at 1343 Cunat Ct

$1,150

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Oct 1

1343 Cunat Ct, Unit 3D

1343 Cunat Ct
Lake In The HillsIL60156

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property at 31 Green Oaks Dr

$1,800

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$1,800

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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31 Green Oaks Dr

Crystal LakeIL60014
property at 1353 Cunat Ct

$1,800

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$1,800

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

1353 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: 08/16/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Crystal Lake, IL area range in price from $570 to $10,560 with an overall median price of $2,182. The three Crystal Lake neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Crystal Vista North Shore at $2,090, East Suburban McHenry at $2,090, and Four Colonies East at $2,200. 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$2,090$1,40010
East Suburban McHenry$2,090$57092
Four Colonies East$2,200$1,40048
Coventry$2,225$1,40060
Park Place$2,300$1,40051

Cheapest Available Crystal Lake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Crystal Lake, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Cary Horizon 62+ Senior Community in the Arrowhead neighborhood priced from $570. The Church Street Apartments in the Park Place neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Crystal Lake apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cary Horizon 62+ Senior Community1 Bedroom - 30-60%1BR,1BA$570
The Church Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Darlington Court ApartmentsOne bed One bath1BR,1BA$1,477
Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ CommunityChampion Single Wide3BR,2BA$1,500
Springs at Three OaksSGO | Studio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$1,648

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crystal Lake, IL

As of August 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crystal Lake area is the $1.47 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Schoolhouse Apartments in the in the Arrowhead neighborhood starting from $2,200. 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.
The Schoolhouse Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.47
Redwood Crystal LakeWillowood2BR,2BA$1.88
Enclave Crystal Lake Townhomes and ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$2.20
Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ CommunityChampion Single Wide3BR,2BA$1.25
Residence of Fairway GreensTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.88
Water's EdgeThe Trail1BR,1BA$2.25
Cary Horizon 62+ Senior Community2 Bedroom - 60%2BR,1BA$1.56
The Church Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54
Randall VillageThe Monet1BR,1BA$2.34
Darlington Court ApartmentsOne bed One bath1BR,1BA$2.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about Crystal Lake

What type of rentals are currently available in Crystal Lake?

There are currently 69 Apartments for Rent in Crystal Lake, IL with pricing that ranges from $570 to $3,590. There are also 54 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Crystal Lake ranging from $1,350 to $4,800.

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 $1,350 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,578.

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