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McHenry, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in McHenry?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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McHenry Studio Apartments | $1,848 | $1,392 | $2,000 |
McHenry 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,562 | $1,199 | $1,950 |
McHenry 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,809 | $1,308 | $2,150 |
McHenry 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,729 | $1,505 | $2,000 |
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McHenry, IL Local Guide
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in McHenry, IL
Pricing Updated: 10/10/2025Current apartment rentals in the McHenry, IL area range in price from $1,199 to $3,006 with an overall median price of $1,920. The three McHenry neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are The Oaks at Irish Praire at $1,261, White Oak 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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The Oaks at Irish Praire | $1,728 | $1,261 | 6 |
White Oak | $1,800 | $1,199 | 7 |
Lincoln Hills | $2,000 | $1,199 | 25 |
Morgan Hill Mews | $2,000 | $1,199 | 25 |
Liberty Square | $2,075 | $1,199 | 7 |
Cheapest Available McHenry Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in McHenry, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Taylor Place in the Lincoln Hills neighborhood priced from $1,241. Concord Manor in the Lincoln Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here is today’s list of the most affordable McHenry apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Taylor Place | 1br 1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,241 |
Concord Manor | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,425 |
The Blake at Fox River | Ellory Terrace | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
The Villas At Patriot Estates | One bedroom/long den | 1BR,2BA | $1,915 |
River Place | Residence #5, 6, 7 and 8 (Plus Den) | 1BR,2BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in McHenry, IL
As of October 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the McHenry area is the $1.42 price per square foot One bedroom/long den Model at The Villas At Patriot Estates in the in the Lincoln Hills neighborhood starting from $1,915. The second greatest value McHenry apartment is the Residence #5, 6, 7 and 8 (Plus Den) Model at River Place starting at $1,950 with a $1.77 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Villas At Patriot Estates | One bedroom/long den | 1BR,2.5BA | $1.42 |
River Place | Residence #5, 6, 7 and 8 (Plus Den) | 1BR,2BA | $1.77 |
Taylor Place | 1br 1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
Concord Manor | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
The Blake at Fox River | Ellory Terrace | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
4314 W Shamrock Ln, Unit 3D | 4314 W Shamrock Ln | 1BR,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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap McHenry Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in McHenry?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in McHenry is under $1,950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in McHenry?
The cheapest apartment in McHenry is Taylor Place which is listed at $1,241, while the average apartment in McHenry costs $1,920.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in McHenry?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 12 regular apartments in McHenry that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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