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Rental Market Trends in Crystal Lake, IL

What is the average rent in Crystal Lake, IL?

$1,746/month

Average Rent

804 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+4.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Crystal Lake, IL is $1,746 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,630/month, which means Crystal Lake rent prices are 7% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Crystal Lake, you can expect to pay about $1,641 per month for a studio, $1,746 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,030 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,843 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,641/month
642 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,746/month
804 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,030/month
1,093 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,843/month
1,623 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,180/month
1,200 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,510/month
1,513 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,875/month
1,985 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,810/month
966 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Crystal Lake, IL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 4.2%, which averages out to $74 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated October 2025
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2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Crystal Lake, IL
Last Updated October 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Crystal Lake, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
16% $700 - $1,000/month
21% $1,001 - $1,500/month
42% $1,501 - $2,000/month
21% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Crystal Lake?

Based on current rent prices, East Suburban McHenry is the most affordable neighborhood in Crystal Lake.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Suburban McHenry
$1,799/month
846 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Crystal Lake?

Based on current rent prices, East Suburban McHenry is the most expensive neighborhood in Crystal Lake.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Suburban McHenry
$1,799/month
846 Sq Ft

Which Crystal Lake neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Crystal Lake with the most apartments available is East Suburban McHenry .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Suburban McHenry
$1,799/month
846 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Crystal Lake, IL?

Because the average rent in Crystal Lake is $1,746, you’ll want to make about $5,820 per month or $69,840 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Crystal Lake, IL

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Apartment Averages

East Suburban McHenry

Crystal Lake, IL

East Suburban McHenry

Crystal Lake, IL

Studio
$1,407/month
$1,407/month
One Bedroom
$1,538/month
$1,538/month
Two Bedroom
$1,863/month
$1,863/month
Three Bedroom
$2,369/month
$2,369/month
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$2,525 - $3,255

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311 Waters Edge Dr,
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$1,904 - $3,867

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$2,783 - $3,855

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1131 Central Park Dr,
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$1,664 - $3,353

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Property Management Companies in Crystal Lake, IL

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  • 7,099

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  • 20

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  • 15

    Communities

  • 3,483

    Units

  • 10

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2 Communities in Crystal Lake
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RPM
  • 622

    Communities

  • 168,146

    Units

  • 246

    Cities

1 Community in Crystal Lake
Redwood Living
Redwood Living
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    Communities

  • 18,364

    Units

  • 113

    Cities

1 Community in Crystal Lake
Continental Properties Company
Continental Properties Company
  • 81

    Communities

  • 21,912

    Units

  • 66

    Cities

1 Community in Crystal Lake
Clover Group Inc.
Clover Group Inc.
  • 63

    Communities

  • 7,510

    Units

  • 53

    Cities

1 Community in Crystal Lake
RMK Management
RMK Management
  • 27

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  • 6,218

    Units

  • 18

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1 Community in Crystal Lake
Equity Property Management, LLC
Equity Property Management, LLC
  • 17

    Communities

  • 2,417

    Units

  • 12

    Cities

1 Community in Crystal Lake

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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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