Cheap Homes for Rent in McHenry County, IL from $900 (15 Rentals)

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813 Rand Rd, Unit 1

813 Rand Rd
LakemoorIL60051

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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 in the Arrowhead neighborhood priced from $570. McHenry Commons in the Lincoln Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $576. Here is today’s list of the most affordable McHenry County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cary Horizon1 Bedroom - 30-60%1BR,1BA$570
McHenry CommonsSugar Maple - 30% AMI1BR,1BA$576
Northfield CourtValley View1BR,1BA$1,151
Fawn Ridge ApartmentsValley View1BR,1BA$1,220
Patriot Prairie of Woodstock1X11BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McHenry County, IL

As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the McHenry County area is the $0.66 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Rogers Hall Apartments in the in the Savanna Grove neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value McHenry County 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 McHenry County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rogers Hall Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.66
Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ CommunityChampion Single Wide3BR,2BA$1.25
River PlaceResidence #5, 6, 7 and 8 (Plus Den)1BR,2BA$1.82
Stone Edge Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.36
WoodcreekApt B2BR,2BA$1.60
McHenry CommonsHornbeam - 60% AMI2BR,2BA$1.46
The Church Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40
230 S Prospect St, Unit 230 C230 S Prospect St2BR,1BA$1.73
Northfield CourtSummit1BR,1BA$1.64
Fawn Ridge ApartmentsValley View1BR,1BA$1.81

Frequently Asked Questions about McHenry County

What type of rentals are currently available in McHenry County?

There are currently 242 Apartments for Rent in McHenry County, IL with pricing that ranges from $576 to $18,493. There are also 101 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in McHenry County ranging from $950 to $4,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in McHenry County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in McHenry County ranges from $950 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,472.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in McHenry County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in McHenry County range from $1,460 to $18,493, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,395 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,385.

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