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McHenry County, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in McHenry County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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McHenry County Studio Apartments | $1,513 | $1,326 | $2,001 |
McHenry County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,667 | $975 | $2,370 |
McHenry County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,020 | $1,150 | $3,672 |
McHenry County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,558 | $1,475 | $4,388 |
McHenry County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,784 | $2,449 | $3,120 |
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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 Northfield Court priced from $1,121. Marengo Woods has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable McHenry County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Northfield Court | Summit | 1BR,1BA | $1,121 |
Marengo Woods | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Garden Quarter Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Willow Brooke | Rosebay | 1BR,1BA | $1,240 |
Concord Manor | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in McHenry County, IL
As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the McHenry County area is the $1.81 price per square foot Willowood Model at Redwood Crystal Lake in the in the Park Place neighborhood starting from $2,499. The second greatest value McHenry County apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at The Church Street Apartments starting at $2,000 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Park Place neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for McHenry County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Redwood Crystal Lake | Willowood | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
The Church Street Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ Community | Champion Single Wide | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
River Place | Residence #5, 6, 7 and 8 (Plus Den) | 1BR,2BA | $1.68 |
Taylor Place | 2br 2ba | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
15 E Main St, Unit 15 C | 15 E Main St | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
4601 West Lakeshore Drive, Unit Apt D | 4601 West Lakeshore Drive | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Prairie View (Patriot Prairie of Woodstock) | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Northfield Court | Summit | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Garden Quarter Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap McHenry County Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in McHenry County?
The cheapest apartment in McHenry County is Northfield Court which is listed at $1,121, while the average apartment in McHenry County costs $2,784.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in McHenry County?
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 2 regular apartments in McHenry County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in McHenry County?
Cheap apartments in McHenry County have an average cost of $127 which is $2,657 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in McHenry County.
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