Last updated on August 27, 2026

Average rent in
McHenry, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Mchenry

$2,200/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mchenry is $2,200 per month as of August 2026. This is 14% above the national average rent, or $275 more per month.

$1.66

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mchenry

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mchenry rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in McHenry, IL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in McHenry, IL

Average rent prices in Mchenry have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 McHenry, IL

Rent prices in Mchenry vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mchenry is $2,027, whereas a house costs $2,487. 1-bedroom apartments in Mchenry run $1,390 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.

Listings

Studio

$1,357

54%

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,500

20%

4%

2 bedroom

$2,000

12%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,495

12%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,700

9%

28%

Studio

Average rent

$1,357

Last 30 days

54%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

28%

The table above reflects average rent prices in McHenry, 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 Mchenry, IL compare to other cities?

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

Mchenry

Median rent price$2,200
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,495
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mchenry, IL is 12% lower than the median rent in Algonquin, IL.

Discover rentals in McHenry, IL

3705 James St #2F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Mchenry

Two Bedroom Apartment

3705 James St #2F, Mchenry, IL 60050

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 18

3219 W Beach Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

3 beds

2 baths

$2,355

$2,075

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jul 30

965 Amberwood Pl - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Mchenry

Residential Lease, McHenry, IL

965 Amberwood Pl, Mchenry, IL 60050

3 beds

2 baths

$2,500

House for rent

6641 Ayre Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

4 beds

2.5 baths

$3,280

$3,090

Price drop

House for rent

Available Aug 14

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Frequently asked questions for McHenry, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Mchenry rental market.

How much is rent in Mchenry?

The average rent in Mchenry is $2,200 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mchenry?

Average rent prices in Mchenry have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Mchenry rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mchenry is 14% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $275 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Mchenry?

To comfortably afford rent in Mchenry, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/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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