Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lincoln Hills Neighborhood of McHenry, IL from $500 (19 Rentals)

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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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Concord Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Concord Manor

3605 James StMcHenry, IL 60050
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Taylor Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Taylor Place

4103 W Crystal Lake RdMcHenry, IL 60050
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813 Rand Rd, Unit 1

813 Rand Rd
LakemoorIL60051

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Lincoln Hills, McHenry, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lincoln Hills Apartments for Rent

 

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

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
McHenry CommonsSugar Maple - 30% AMI1BR,1BA$576
Fawn Ridge ApartmentsValley View1BR,1BA$1,220
Concord Manor2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,425
The Blake at Fox RiverEllory1BR,1BA$1,500
Tuckaway Townhomes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincoln Hills, IL

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lincoln Hills area is the $1.82 price per square foot Residence #5, 6, 7 and 8 (Plus Den) Model at River Place in the in the Lincoln Hills neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Lincoln Hills apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Tuckaway Townhomes starting at $1,900 with a $2.06 price per square foot in the Lincoln Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lincoln Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River PlaceResidence #5, 6, 7 and 8 (Plus Den)1BR,2BA$1.82
Tuckaway Townhomes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2BA$2.06
McHenry CommonsSugar Maple - 60% AMI1BR,1BA$1.70
Concord Manor2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.07
Fawn Ridge ApartmentsValley View1BR,1BA$1.81
The Blake at Fox RiverEllory1BR,1BA$2.25

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Illinois including Lincoln Hills, McHenry, and the greater McHenry area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lincoln Hills Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lincoln Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Lincoln Hills is McHenry Commons which is listed at $576, while the average apartment in Lincoln Hills costs $2,185.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lincoln Hills?

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 7 regular apartments in Lincoln Hills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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