Average Rent in Crystal Lake, IL

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Current Versus Historical Crystal Lake, IL Rents

Crystal Lake rentals average $1,550 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,870, or roughly $22 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $350 to $350. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $293 (23.34%) year-over-year from $1,257 to $1,550. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $143 (-7.49%) year-over-year from $1,913 to $1,770. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $359 (14.28%) year-over-year from $2,516 to $2,875. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $99 (-3.20%) year-over-year from $3,099 to $3,000. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.09% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.54% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.50% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.37% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$26.57	$1,550	$1,257 (23.34%)	$1,117 (38.81%)
2 BR	$22.06	$1,770	$1,913 (-7.49%)	$1,578 (12.14%)
3 BR	$19.41	$2,875	$2,516 (14.28%)	$2,295 (25.27%)
4+ BR	$34.62	$3,000	$3,099 (-3.20%)	$3,055 (-1.81%)

Historical Rents in Crystal Lake, IL

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Top Cities Near Crystal Lake

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Top Neighborhoods Near Crystal Lake

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Top Counties Near Crystal Lake

There are a total of 2 counties located by Crystal Lake, IL. Some of these counties include Algonquin, IL and Palatine, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,143. That's roughly around $23 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Algonquin, IL. Its average rent per month is $1,998. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,289, Palatine, IL is the most expensive county by Crystal Lake, IL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Crystal Lake, IL is 8.42% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Crystal Lake, IL is 20.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Algonquin, IL	$1,335	$1,450	$1,750	$1,998
Palatine, IL	N/A	$1,911	$2,450	$2,289

Top Zipcodes Near Crystal Lake

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Frequently Asked Questions - Crystal Lake Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Crystal Lake, IL?

The average monthly rental price for Crystal Lake, IL apartments for rent is approximately $1,870. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Crystal Lake, IL rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Crystal Lake, IL.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Crystal Lake, IL?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,550 and an average price per square feet of $26.57. There are a total of 1 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Crystal Lake.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Crystal Lake, IL?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,750 and an average price per square feet of $22.06. There are a total of 13 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Crystal Lake.

How have rent prices in Crystal Lake, IL changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Crystal Lake, IL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.23%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Crystal Lake, IL?

A reasonable rent price in Crystal Lake, IL is around $1,496/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.