Cheap Homes for Rent in McHenry County, IL from $600 (14 Rentals)

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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 $1,101. 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 CourtValley View1BR,1BA$1,101
Marengo Woods1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,150
Garden Quarter Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,199
Willow BrookeRosebay1BR,1BA$1,240
The Church Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McHenry County, IL

As of May 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the McHenry County area is the $1.25 price per square foot 3 BED Model at The Church Street Apartments in the in the Park Place neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value McHenry County apartment is the Champion Single Wide Model at Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ Community starting at $1,700 with a $1.42 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.
The Church Street Apartments3 BED3BR,2BA$1.25
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
200 Ash St, Unit A200 Ash St2BR,1BA$1.70
4601 West Lakeshore Drive, Unit Apt D4601 West Lakeshore Drive2BR,1BA$1.33
Prairie View (Patriot Prairie of Woodstock)2X12BR,1BA$1.69
Northfield CourtSummit1BR,1BA$1.57
Garden Quarter Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.78

Frequently Asked Questions about McHenry County

What type of rentals are currently available in McHenry County?

There are currently 235 Apartments for Rent in McHenry County, IL with pricing that ranges from $975 to $4,388. There are also 80 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in McHenry County ranging from $675 to $3,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in McHenry County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in McHenry County ranges from $675 to $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,264.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in McHenry County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in McHenry County range from $1,475 to $4,388, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,825 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,449.

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