Rent in McHenry, IL
Across McHenry's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,933 a month, with figures from $1,655–$2,270. The highest typical rent is in 60051 ($1,988) and the lowest in 60050 ($1,878). 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 | $1,820 | $1,678–$1,890 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $1,623 | $1,020–$2,010 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $1,933 | $1,655–$2,270 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $2,276 | $1,544–$2,920 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $2,985 | $2,199–$3,330 | 2 |
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).
McHenry ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in McHenry, IL?
- About $1,933 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,655–$2,270. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in McHenry, IL?
- About $1,623 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,020–$2,010. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in McHenry, IL?
- About $2,276 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,544–$2,920. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in McHenry, IL?
- About $1,820 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,678–$1,890. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in McHenry, IL?
- About $2,985 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $2,199–$3,330. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which McHenry ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 60051 has the highest typical rent at $1,988 a month, and 60050 the lowest at $1,878.
- What is the property tax rate in McHenry, 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 McHenry 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).