
Cheap Apartments for Rent in McHenry, IL from $1,000 (17 Rentals)
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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 | $1,602 | $1,340 | $1,932 |
McHenry 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,644 | $1,000 | $1,980 |
McHenry 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,928 | $1,399 | $2,407 |
McHenry 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,484 | $1,593 | $3,835 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in McHenry, IL
Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025Current apartment rentals in the McHenry, IL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for McHenry Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Liberty Square | $1,922 | $1,185 | 37 |
Lincoln Hills | $2,248 | $1,185 | 421 |
White Oak | $2,268 | $1,185 | 414 |
The Oaks at Irish Praire | $2,288 | $1,163 | 721 |
Cheapest Available McHenry Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in McHenry, IL is a Studio unit found at Authentix McHenry in the Lincoln Hills neighborhood priced from $1,421. Tuckaway Townhomes in the Lincoln Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,593. 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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Authentix McHenry | Studio Horizon Courtyard | Studio,1BA | $1,421 |
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 21, 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 |
Authentix McHenry | Studio Horizon Courtyard | Studio ,1BA | $2.54 |
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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 a cheap apartment in McHenry?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in McHenry is under $1,850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in McHenry?
The cheapest apartment in McHenry is Authentix McHenry which is listed at $1,462, while the average apartment in McHenry costs $2,181.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in McHenry?
Cheap apartments in McHenry have an average cost of $260 which is $1,921 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in McHenry.
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