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Riverside Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Riverside Apartments

3308-3309 W Elm StMcHenry, IL 60050
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Concord Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Concord Manor

3605 James StMcHenry, IL 60050
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4301 Sioux Ln
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4301 Sioux Ln

4301 Sioux LnMcHenry, IL 60050
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3816 Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3816 Main St

3816 Main StMcHenry, IL 60050

McHenry, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in McHenry, IL

Pricing Updated: 06/14/2025

Current apartment rentals in the McHenry, IL area range in price from $1,163 to $3,767 with an overall median price of $2,020. The three McHenry neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Morgan Hill Mews at $1,350, Liberty Square at $1,199, and Lincoln Hills at $1,199. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for McHenry Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Morgan Hill Mews$1,350$1,3501
Liberty Square$1,895$1,1994
Lincoln Hills$2,203$1,1994
White Oak$2,203$1,1995
The Oaks at Irish Praire$2,449$1,1639

Cheapest Available McHenry Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in McHenry, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Taylor Place in the Lincoln Hills neighborhood priced from $1,325. Concord Manor in the Lincoln Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable McHenry apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Taylor Place2br 2ba2BR,2BA$1,325
Concord Manor2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,450
River PlaceResidence #5, 6, 7 and 8 (Plus Den)1BR,2BA$1,850
The Blake at Fox RiverHuxleyStudio,1BA$2,203

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McHenry, IL and Nearby

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the McHenry area is the $1.73 price per square foot Huxley Model at The Blake at Fox River in the in the Lincoln Hills neighborhood starting from $2,203. The second greatest value McHenry apartment is the Residence #5, 6, 7 and 8 (Plus Den) Model at River Place starting at $1,850 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Lincoln Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for McHenry apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Blake at Fox RiverHuxleyStudio ,1BA$1.73
River PlaceResidence #5, 6, 7 and 8 (Plus Den)1BR,2BA$1.68
Taylor Place2br 2ba2BR,2BA$1.28
Concord Manor2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.10
4314 W Shamrock Ln, Unit 3D4314 W Shamrock Ln1BR,1BA$3.21

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Getting Around McHenry, IL

Walk Score®

43 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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