
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Island Lake, IL from $500 (43 Rentals)
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Stone Edge Apartments

Cotton Creek Apartments

3416 Greenwich Ln

McHenry Commons

Rosewood Round Lake

Patriot Oaks

Garden Quarter Apartments
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Wauconda Park Apartments

Fawn Ridge Apartments

The Residences of Fox Meadows

Moore Court Apartments

The Church Street Apartments

Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ Community

Springs at Three Oaks

Tuckaway Townhomes
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The Blake at Fox River

Taylor Place

Enclave Crystal Lake Townhomes and Apartments

Crystal Lake Apartments

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The Meadows Apartments Lakemoor

The Woods of Terra Springs

Skyridge Club Apartments

Haber Pointe Apartments
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Randall Village

Brandy Drive Apartments

Darlington Court Apartments

The Landings of Lake Zurich

Coventry Glen Apartments

HIGHPOINT Barrington

Water's Edge

Residence of Fairway Greens
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The Villas At Patriot Estates

Eastbanks of Lake Zurich

River Place

Marlene Court Apartments

Harbor View Apartments

4312 W Shamrock Ln

1506 Spring Brook Ct

627 S Virginia Rd
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651 S Virginia Rd

61 Pine Ct

1010 S Osage Dr
Island Lake, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Island Lake?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Lake Studio Apartments | $1,566 | $1,552 | $1,610 |
| Island Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,676 | $576 | $2,515 |
| Island Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,238 | $691 | $3,247 |
| Island Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,801 | $1,257 | $3,662 |
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Cheapest Available Island Lake Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Island Lake, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Wauconda Park Apartments in the Liberty Lakes - Freedom Series neighborhood priced from $1,200. Rosewood Round Lake has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,244. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Island Lake apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wauconda Park Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Rosewood Round Lake | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,244 |
| Patriot Oaks | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,307 |
| Stone Edge Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,500 |
| Tuckaway Townhomes | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,2BA | $1,562 |
| The Blake at Fox River | Ellory Terrace | 1BR,1BA | $1,570 |
| Crystal Lake Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,635 |
| Randall Village | The Monet | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ Community | Champion Single Wide | 3BR,2BA | $1,700 |
| Darlington Court Apartments | Two Bedroom/ One and 1/2 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,731 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Island Lake, IL and Nearby
As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Island Lake area is the $1.60 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Schoolhouse Apartments in the in the Arrowhead neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Island Lake apartment is the 3GO | 3 BR Grand Overlook Model at Springs at Three Oaks starting at $2,427 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Arrowhead neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Island Lake apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Schoolhouse Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| Springs at Three Oaks | 3GO | 3 BR Grand Overlook | 3BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| Redwood Fox River Grove | Forestwood | 2BR,2BA | $2.03 |
| Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ Community | Champion Single Wide | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| River Place | Residence #5, 6, 7 and 8 (Plus Den) | 1BR,2BA | $1.82 |
| Stone Edge Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Darlington Court Apartments | Two Bedroom/ One and 1/2 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.80 |
| Rosewood Round Lake | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Tuckaway Townhomes | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| Wauconda Park Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Island Lake Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Island Lake Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Island Lake Apartment is $1,200 at Wauconda Park Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Island Lake Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Island Lake is starting from $1,244 at Rosewood Round Lake.
What is the most affordable Island Lake Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Island Lake Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ Community and starts from $1,700.
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