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Rental Market Trends in Crystal Lake, IL

What is the average rent in Crystal Lake, IL?

$1,776/month

Average Rent

804 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Crystal Lake, IL is $1,776 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,626/month, which means Crystal Lake rent prices are 9% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Crystal Lake, you can expect to pay about $1,691 per month for a studio, $1,776 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,042 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,856 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,691/month
642 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,776/month
804 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,042/month
1,094 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,856/month
1,608 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,762/month
1,671 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,184/month
2,148 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,649/month
899 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,054/month
1,298 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.6%, which averages out to $47 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 March 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Crystal Lake, IL
Last Updated March 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Crystal Lake, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
11% $700 - $1,000/month
26% $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, Essex Village Condominiums and Randall Village Condominiums are the most affordable neighborhoods in Crystal Lake.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Suburban McHenry
$1,663/month
827 Sq Ft
Essex Village Condominiums
$1,872/month
824 Sq Ft
Randall Village Condominiums
$1,872/month
824 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Crystal Lake?

Based on current rent prices, Essex Village Condominiums, Randall Village Condominiums and East Suburban McHenry are the most expensive neighborhoods in Crystal Lake.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Essex Village Condominiums
$1,872/month
824 Sq Ft
Randall Village Condominiums
$1,872/month
824 Sq Ft
East Suburban McHenry
$1,663/month
827 Sq Ft

Which Crystal Lake neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Crystal Lake with the most apartments available are East Suburban McHenry, Essex Village Condominiums and Randall Village Condominiums .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Suburban McHenry
$1,663/month
827 Sq Ft
Essex Village Condominiums
$1,872/month
824 Sq Ft
Randall Village Condominiums
$1,872/month
824 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 $1,776, you’ll want to make about $5,920 per month or $71,040 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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Apartment Averages

East Suburban McHenry

Crystal Lake, IL

Essex Village Condominiums

Crystal Lake, IL

Studio
$1,438/month
-
One Bedroom
$1,548/month
-
Two Bedroom
$1,866/month
-
Three Bedroom
$2,426/month
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$1,904 - $4,017

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  • 173,392

    Units

  • 246

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1 Community in Crystal Lake
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  • 18,965

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    Units

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  • 7,481

    Units

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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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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