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5 S Virginia Rd

Crystal LakeIL60014

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1345 Cunat Ct, Unit 3A

1345 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: 09/16/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Crystal Vista North Shore$1,900$1,33415
East Suburban McHenry$3,255$1,18579
Four Colonies West$3,255$1,33422
Coventry$3,297$1,33446
Four Colonies East$3,867$1,33439
Park Place$3,867$1,33446

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Springs at Three OaksSGO | Studio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$1,616
Skyridge Club ApartmentsMeadowlark1BR,1BA$1,627
Crystal Lake Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,635
Darlington Court Apartments2 Bedroom/1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,681
Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ CommunityChampion Single Wide3BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ CommunityChampion Single Wide3BR,2BA$1.42
Haber Pointe Apartments2 Br / 2 Ba2BR,2BA$2.09
Residence of Fairway GreensCB121.5 Two Bed One and One half bath2BR,1BA$1.76
Enclave Crystal Lake Townhomes and ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$2.47
Darlington Court Apartments2 Bedroom/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.66
Water's EdgeThe Quarry1BR,1BA$2.19
Randall VillageThe Monet1BR,1BA$2.24
Crystal Lake Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.21
Skyridge Club ApartmentsMeadowlark1BR,1BA$2.32
Springs at Three OaksSGO | Studio Grand OverlookStudio ,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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