Cheap Apartments for Rent in McHenry, IL from $1,000 (17 Rentals)

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Riverside Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Riverside Apartments

3308-3309 W Elm StMcHenry, IL 60050
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Concord Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Concord Manor

3605 James StMcHenry, IL 60050
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3705 James St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3705 James St

3705 James StMcHenry, IL 60050
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4301 Sioux Ln
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4301 Sioux Ln

4301 Sioux LnMcHenry, IL 60050
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3816 Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3816 Main St

3816 Main StMcHenry, IL 60050

McHenry, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in McHenry, IL

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Liberty Square$1,922$1,18537
Lincoln Hills$2,248$1,185421
White Oak$2,268$1,185414
The Oaks at Irish Praire$2,288$1,163721

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Authentix McHenryStudio Horizon CourtyardStudio,1BA$1,421
Tuckaway Townhomes3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,2BA$1,593
River PlaceResidence #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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tuckaway Townhomes3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,2BA$1.14
River PlaceResidence #5, 6, 7 and 8 (Plus Den)1BR,2BA$1.68
Authentix McHenryStudio Horizon CourtyardStudio ,1BA$2.54

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Getting Around McHenry, IL

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43 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

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44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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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