Cheap Apartments for Rent in McHenry County, IL from $500 (14 Rentals)

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207 Admiral Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

207 Admiral Dr

207 Admiral DrHarvard, IL 60033
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Sunnyside Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sunnyside Apartments

750-756 Saint Johns RdWoodstock, IL 60098
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315 Ridge Lane Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

315 Ridge Lane Dr

315 Ridge Lane DrHarvard, IL 60033
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Congress Parkway
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Congress Parkway

383 Ambassador CirCrystal Lake, IL 60014

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northfield CourtSummit1BR,1BA$1,121
Marengo Woods1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,150
Garden Quarter Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,199
Willow BrookeRosebay1BR,1BA$1,240
Concord Manor2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Redwood Crystal LakeWillowood2BR,2BA$1.81
The Church Street Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.54
Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ CommunityChampion Single Wide3BR,2BA$1.42
River PlaceResidence #5, 6, 7 and 8 (Plus Den)1BR,2BA$1.68
Taylor Place2br 2ba2BR,2BA$1.28
15 E Main St, Unit 15 C15 E Main St2BR,1BA$1.35
4601 West Lakeshore Drive, Unit Apt D4601 West Lakeshore Drive2BR,1BA$1.33
Prairie View (Patriot Prairie of Woodstock)2X12BR,1BA$1.79
Northfield CourtSummit1BR,1BA$1.57
Garden Quarter Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,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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