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Rental Market Trends in Crystal Lake, IL

What is the average rent in Crystal Lake, IL?

$1,809/month

Average Rent

800 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2026, the average rent in Crystal Lake, IL is $1,809 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means Crystal Lake rent prices are 10% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Crystal Lake, you can expect to pay about $1,554 per month for a studio, $1,809 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,134 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,708 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,554/month
642 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,809/month
800 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,134/month
1,100 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,708/month
1,611 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,643/month
934 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%, which averages out to $73 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 June 2026
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Rent Ranges in Crystal Lake, IL
Last Updated June 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
10% $700 - $1,000/month
25% $1,001 - $1,500/month
40% $1,501 - $2,000/month
25% 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
$1,753/month
835 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.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Suburban McHenry
$1,753/month
835 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 .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Suburban McHenry
$1,753/month
835 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 $1,809, you’ll want to make about $6,030 per month or $72,360 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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How does Crystal Lake, IL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Crystal Lake, IL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

East Suburban McHenry

Crystal Lake, IL

East Suburban McHenry

Crystal Lake, IL

Studio
$1,433/month
$1,433/month
One Bedroom
$1,602/month
$1,602/month
Two Bedroom
$1,949/month
$1,949/month
Three Bedroom
$2,359/month
$2,359/month
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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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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