Rent in Crystal Lake, IL
Across Crystal Lake's 3 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,807 a month, with figures from $1,424–$2,190. The highest typical rent is in 60039 ($1,920) and the lowest in 60014 ($1,718). Owner-occupied homes in McHenry County pay about 2.36% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,660 | $1,600–$1,830 | 3 |
| 1 bed | $1,700 | $1,176–$1,940 | 3 |
| 2 beds | $1,807 | $1,424–$2,190 | 3 |
| 3 beds | $2,470 | $1,732–$2,820 | 3 |
| 4 beds | $2,820 | $2,554–$3,220 | 3 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Crystal Lake ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Crystal Lake, IL?
- About $1,807 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,424–$2,190. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Crystal Lake, IL?
- About $1,700 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,176–$1,940. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Crystal Lake, IL?
- About $2,470 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,732–$2,820. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Crystal Lake, IL?
- About $1,660 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,600–$1,830. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Crystal Lake, IL?
- About $2,820 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $2,554–$3,220. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Crystal Lake ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 60039 has the highest typical rent at $1,920 a month, and 60014 the lowest at $1,718.
- What is the property tax rate in Crystal Lake, IL?
- Owner-occupied homes in McHenry County pay a typical 2.36% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Crystal Lake rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).