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31 Green Oaks Dr

Crystal LakeIL60014

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Lakewood, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lakewood Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lakewood, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at McHenry Commons in the Lincoln Hills neighborhood priced from $576. Fawn Ridge Apartments in the Lincoln Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,220. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lakewood apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
McHenry CommonsSugar Maple - 30% AMI1BR,1BA$576
Fawn Ridge ApartmentsValley View1BR,1BA$1,220
Patriot Prairie of Woodstock1X11BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakewood, IL and Nearby

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lakewood area is the $1.86 price per square foot Capewood Model at Redwood Crystal Lake in the in the Arrowhead neighborhood starting from $3,020. The second greatest value Lakewood apartment is the Champion Single Wide Model at Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ Community starting at $1,500 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Fox Trails neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakewood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Redwood Crystal LakeCapewood2BR,2BA$1.86
Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ CommunityChampion Single Wide3BR,2BA$1.25
River PlaceResidence #5, 6, 7 and 8 (Plus Den)1BR,2BA$1.82
WoodcreekApt B2BR,2BA$1.60
Residence of Fairway GreensTwo bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.88
McHenry CommonsHornbeam - 60% AMI2BR,2BA$1.46
The Church Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40
311 Barrington Ave Lofts1 Bed Room1BR,1BA$1.75
Fawn Ridge ApartmentsValley View1BR,1BA$1.81
Willow BrookeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.90

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lakewood

What type of rentals are currently available in Lakewood?

There are currently 68 Apartments for Rent in Lakewood, IL with pricing that ranges from $576 to $4,237. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lakewood ranging from $1,400 to $4,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lakewood?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lakewood ranges from $1,400 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,627.

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