1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Crystal Lake, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Crystal Lake, Illinois as of October 2026. That's +19% lower than the citywide median of $1,969 and +14% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Crystal Lake
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Crystal Lake
Compare Crystal Lake's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $511 |
| 2 | Round Lake Beach | $650 |
| 3 | Charleston | $720 |
| 4 | Pekin | $720 |
| 5 | Quincy | $730 |
| 6 | East Peoria | $740 |
| 7 | Danville | $770 |
| 8 | Dixon | $770 |
| 9 | Peoria Heights | $770 |
| 10 | Marion | $780 |
| 11 | Normal | $790 |
| 12 | Decatur | $800 |
| 13 | Rock Island | $800 |
| 14 | Peoria | $813 |
| 15 | Moline | $820 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,340 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $2,340 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $2,340 |
| 4 | Wilmette | $2,240 |
| 5 | Buffalo Grove | $2,240 |
| 6 | Highland Park | $2,210 |
| 7 | Plainfield | $2,155 |
| 8 | Naperville | $2,113 |
| 9 | Vernon Hills | $2,110 |
| 10 | Streamwood | $2,110 |
| 11 | Northbrook | $2,100 |
| 12 | Bolingbrook | $2,060 |
| 13 | Romeoville | $2,050 |
| 14 | Elmhurst | $2,050 |
| 15 | Geneva | $2,040 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Crystal Lake.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Crystal Lake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake in the Hills, IL | 2 mi | $1,890 | +$300 (+19%) |
| McHenry, IL | 7.2 mi | $1,690 | +$100 (+6%) |
| Carpentersville, IL | 8.5 mi | $1,640 | +$50 (+3%) |
| West Dundee, IL | 8.8 mi | $1,550 | $-40 (-3%) |
| Woodstock, IL | 11 mi | $1,430 | $-160 (-10%) |
| Elgin, IL | 13.9 mi | $1,730 | +$140 (+9%) |
| Round Lake, IL | 17 mi | $1,700 | +$110 (+7%) |
| Streamwood, IL | 17.9 mi | $2,110 | +$520 (+33%) |
| Round Lake Beach, IL | 19 mi | $650 | $-940 (-59%) |
| Mundelein, IL | 20.1 mi | $1,770 | +$180 (+11%) |
| Grayslake, IL | 20.8 mi | $1,740 | +$150 (+9%) |
| Saint Charles, IL | 20.9 mi | $1,870 | +$280 (+18%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Crystal Lake — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Crystal Lake?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Crystal Lake, Illinois is $1,590 per month. This is +19% below the citywide median of $1,969.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Crystal Lake?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $63,600 ($5,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Crystal Lake expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Crystal Lake's 1-bedroom median of $1,590 is +14% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 62th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Crystal Lake rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 137 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Crystal Lake ranks #75 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Crystal Lake?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include West Dundee ($1,550), Woodstock ($1,430), Round Lake Beach ($650).