Crystal Lake

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Crystal Lake, IL Area Guide

A tranquil Chicago suburb ideal for families.

Safe Schools Commuter Outdoors

Just over an hour northwest of downtown Chicago, Crystal Lake is a great community for folks seeking a quiet lifestyle, comfortably removed from the big city. The area enjoys a low crime rate and high-performing schools, making Crystal Lake apartments a popular choice for families. The city’s namesake is just one of many lakes and parks providing venues for outdoor activities like boating, swimming, biking, and golf. Main Street in the Historic Downtown district is the city’s cultural hub, with excellent dining, shopping, and nightlife. Metra rail service into Chicago is also available from Crystal Lake, making it easy for residents to take advantage of everything the bigger city has to offer as well.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Crystal Lake, IL is $1,690 for a studio, $1,763 for one bedroom, $2,061 for two bedrooms, and $2,907 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Crystal Lake has increased by 1.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,763/month
804 Sq Ft
House
$2,915/month
1,681 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,692/month
945 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Crystal Lake, IL is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

45 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

48 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

North Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

South Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Coventry Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center
  • The Hollows Conservation Area & Lake Atwood
  • Lake in the Hills Fen
  • Exner Marsh Conservation Area
  • Pleasant Valley Conservation Area

Airports

  • Chicago O'Hare International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.