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  1. Building Photo - 300 Pauline Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,275
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,275
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,275

    300 Pauline Ave

    300 Pauline Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
  21. Building Photo - 61 Pine Ct
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,950

    61 Pine Ct

    61 Pine Ct, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
  24. Building Photo - 125 Capella Ct
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,100

    125 Capella Ct

    125 Capella Ct, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
  25. Building Photo - 4083 Ames Rd
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,300

    4083 Ames Rd Unit A

    4083 Ames Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60012
    (815) 527-0722
  28. Building Photo - 664 Regent Dr
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,550

    664 Regent Dr

    664 Regent Dr, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
  34. 3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $18,493
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$18,493
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$18,493

    804 Willow St Unit SI ID1285016P

    804 Willow St, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156

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Crystal Lake, IL Cheap Apartments for Rent

When looking for cheap apartments in Crystal Lake, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Crystal Lake.

Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.

Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 34 cheap apartments available in Crystal Lake Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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Prairie Ridge High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,150 Students
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Crystal Lake Central High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,429 Students
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Crystal Lake South High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,212 Students
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Hannah Beardsley Middle School

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Grades 6-8
811 Students
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Lundahl Middle School

Public Middle School

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Grades 6-8
793 Students
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Richard F Bernotas Middle School

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Grades 6-8
757 Students
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North Elementary School

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Grades K-5
596 Students
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Woods Creek Elementary School

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Grades K-5
478 Students
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Husmann Elementary School

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Public
Grades K-5
476 Students
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Indian Prairie Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
468 Students

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