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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 | $1,546 | $1,316 | $1,833 |
McHenry 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,618 | $1,000 | $1,915 |
McHenry 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,845 | $1,308 | $2,188 |
McHenry 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,440 | $1,593 | $3,835 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in McHenry, IL
Pricing Updated: 03/26/2025Current apartment rentals in the McHenry, IL area range in price from $1,300 to $3,750 with an overall median price of $2,289. The three McHenry neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Liberty Square at $1,300, Morgan Hill Mews at $1,300, and Lincoln Hills at $1,500. 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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Liberty Square | $1,325 | $1,300 | 20 |
Morgan Hill Mews | $1,325 | $1,300 | 20 |
Lincoln Hills | $2,195 | $1,500 | 22 |
White Oak | $2,850 | $1,300 | 95 |
The Oaks at Irish Praire | $3,750 | $2,000 | 22 |
Cheapest Available McHenry Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in McHenry, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Taylor Place in the Lincoln Hills neighborhood priced from $1,097. Authentix McHenry in the Lincoln Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,419. 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 | 2br 2ba | 2BR,2BA | $1,097 |
Authentix McHenry | Studio Horizon Courtyard | Studio,1BA | $1,419 |
Tuckaway Townhomes | 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $1,593 |
River Place | Residence #5, 6, 7 and 8 (Plus Den) | 1BR,2BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in McHenry, IL
As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the McHenry area is the $1.14 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Tuckaway Townhomes in the in the Lincoln Hills neighborhood starting from $1,593. The second greatest value McHenry apartment is the Residence #5, 6, 7 and 8 (Plus Den) Model at River Place starting at $1,850 with a $1.68 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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Tuckaway Townhomes | 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $1.14 |
River Place | Residence #5, 6, 7 and 8 (Plus Den) | 1BR,2BA | $1.68 |
Taylor Place | 2br 2ba | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
Authentix McHenry | Studio Horizon Courtyard | Studio ,1BA | $2.53 |
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap McHenry Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in McHenry?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in McHenry is at Authentix McHenry listed at $1,337.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom McHenry Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom McHenry Apartment is $1,461 at Authentix McHenry.
What is the most affordable McHenry Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap McHenry Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Taylor Place and starts from $1,264.
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