Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
Crystal Lake, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Crystal Lake

$1,945/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Crystal Lake is $1,945 per month as of October 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $45 more per month.

$1.52

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Crystal Lake

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Crystal Lake rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Crystal Lake, IL

Average rent prices in Crystal Lake have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Crystal Lake, IL

Rent prices in Crystal Lake vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Crystal Lake is $1,865, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Crystal Lake run $1,625 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.

Listings

Studio

$1,578

No Change

73%

1 bedroom

$1,550

5%

196%

2 bedroom

$1,850

2%

8%

3 bedroom

$2,820

4%

10%

4 bedroom

$3,512

1%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,578

Last year

73%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

196%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,820

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,512

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Crystal Lake, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Crystal Lake, IL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Crystal Lake and Algonquin by all bedroom counts and property types.

Crystal Lake

Median rent price$1,945
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Crystal Lake, IL is 25% lower than the median rent in Algonquin, IL.

Discover rentals in Crystal Lake, IL

253 Uteg St #8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Crystal Lake

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
229 Uteg St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Crystal Lake

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
205 Marian Pkwy #2A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Crystal Lake

Residential Lease, Crystal Lake, IL

205 Marian Pkwy #2A, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

691 Cassia Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Crystal Lake

This Beauty is now for rent!

691 Cassia Ct, Crystal Lake, IL 60012

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,700

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Frequently asked questions for Crystal Lake, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Crystal Lake rental market.

How much is rent in Crystal Lake?

The average rent in Crystal Lake is $1,945 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Crystal Lake?

Average rent prices in Crystal Lake have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Crystal Lake rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Crystal Lake is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $45 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Crystal Lake?

To comfortably afford rent in Crystal Lake, you'd need to earn approximately $78,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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