Cheap Apartments for Rent in McHenry County, IL from $500 (29 Rentals)

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4408 W Shamrock Ln, Unit 2D
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4408 W Shamrock Ln, Unit 2D

4408 W Shamrock LnMcHenry, IL 60050
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207 Admiral Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

207 Admiral Dr

207 Admiral DrHarvard, IL 60033
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Sunnyside Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunnyside Apartments

750-756 Saint Johns RdWoodstock, IL 60098
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315 Ridge Lane Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

315 Ridge Lane Dr

315 Ridge Lane DrHarvard, IL 60033
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Southgate Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southgate Apartments

4108 W Lillian StMcHenry, IL 60050
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Riverside Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Riverside Apartments

3308-3309 W Elm StMcHenry, IL 60050
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Fawn Ridge Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fawn Ridge Apartments

1941 N Orleans StMcHenry, IL 60050
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Congress Parkway
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Congress Parkway

383 Ambassador CirCrystal Lake, IL 60014
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Cheapest Available McHenry County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in McHenry County, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Cary Horizon 62+ Senior Community in the Arrowhead neighborhood priced from $570. Northfield Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,151. Here is today’s list of the most affordable McHenry County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cary Horizon 62+ Senior Community1 Bedroom - 30-60%1BR,1BA$570
Northfield CourtValley View1BR,1BA$1,151
Fawn Ridge ApartmentsValley View1BR,1BA$1,220
Willow BrookeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,280
Patriot Prairie of Woodstock1X11BR,1BA$1,355
The Church Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McHenry County, IL

As of August 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the McHenry County area is the $1.17 price per square foot Large One Bedroom/Den Model at The Villas At Patriot Estates in the in the Lincoln Hills neighborhood starting from $1,972. The second greatest value McHenry County apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Schoolhouse Apartments starting at $2,200 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Arrowhead neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for McHenry County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Villas At Patriot EstatesLarge One Bedroom/Den1BR,2.5BA$1.17
The Schoolhouse Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.47
Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ CommunityChampion Single Wide3BR,2BA$1.25
Cary Horizon 62+ Senior Community2 Bedroom - 60%2BR,1BA$1.56
The Church Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54
12303 Hansen Dr, Unit 412303 Hansen Dr2BR,1BA$1.59
511 S Jefferson St, Unit 511511 S Jefferson St2BR,1BA$1.75
Northfield CourtSummit1BR,1BA$1.64
4408 W Shamrock Ln, Unit 2D4408 W Shamrock Ln1BR,1BA$1.78
5300 W Orchard Dr, Unit 15300 W Orchard Dr1BR,1BA$1.63

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap McHenry County Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom McHenry County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom McHenry County Apartment is $570 at Cary Horizon 62+ Senior Community.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom McHenry County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in McHenry County is starting from $1,241 at Northfield Court.

What is the most affordable McHenry County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap McHenry County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ Community and starts from $1,500.

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