Cheap Apartments for Rent in McHenry, IL from $1,100 (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

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in McHenry, IL

Pricing Updated: 05/04/2025

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$1,895$1,1994
Lincoln Hills$2,303$1,1998
White Oak$2,303$1,1998
The Oaks at Irish Praire$2,980$1,16310

Cheapest Available McHenry Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in McHenry, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Garden Quarter Apartments in the Lincoln Hills neighborhood priced from $1,199. Taylor Place in the Lincoln Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,325. Here is today’s list of the most affordable McHenry apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garden Quarter Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,199
Taylor Place2br 2ba2BR,2BA$1,325
Concord Manor2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,500
Authentix McHenry1 BR Horizon Courtyard1BR,1BA$1,523
River PlaceResidence #5, 6, 7 and 8 (Plus Den)1BR,2BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McHenry, IL

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the McHenry area is the $1.68 price per square foot Residence #5, 6, 7 and 8 (Plus Den) Model at River Place in the in the Lincoln Hills neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value McHenry apartment is the 2br 2ba Model at Taylor Place starting at $1,325 with a $1.28 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.
River PlaceResidence #5, 6, 7 and 8 (Plus Den)1BR,2BA$1.68
Taylor Place2br 2ba2BR,2BA$1.28
4601 West Lakeshore Drive, Unit Apt D4601 West Lakeshore Drive2BR,1BA$1.33
Concord Manor2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.17
Garden Quarter Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.78
Authentix McHenry1 BR Horizon Overlook1BR,1BA$2.38

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap McHenry Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in McHenry?

The cheapest apartment in McHenry is Garden Quarter Apartments which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in McHenry costs $2,370.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in McHenry?

Cheap apartments in McHenry have an average cost of $466 which is $1,904 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in McHenry.

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