2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Crystal Lake, IL
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Crystal Lake, Illinois as of October 2026. That's +9% lower than the citywide median of $1,969 and +8% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $645 |
| 2 | Dixon | $870 |
| 3 | Pekin | $920 |
| 4 | Charleston | $930 |
| 5 | East Peoria | $940 |
| 6 | Quincy | $950 |
| 7 | Peoria Heights | $980 |
| 8 | Rantoul | $980 |
| 9 | Rock Island | $990 |
| 10 | Decatur | $995 |
| 11 | Danville | $1,010 |
| 12 | Moline | $1,010 |
| 13 | Normal | $1,010 |
| 14 | Savoy | $1,010 |
| 15 | Marion | $1,020 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,640 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $2,640 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $2,640 |
| 4 | Wilmette | $2,530 |
| 5 | Buffalo Grove | $2,530 |
| 6 | Highland Park | $2,490 |
| 7 | Plainfield | $2,455 |
| 8 | Naperville | $2,388 |
| 9 | Vernon Hills | $2,380 |
| 10 | Streamwood | $2,380 |
| 11 | Northbrook | $2,370 |
| 12 | Bolingbrook | $2,325 |
| 13 | Romeoville | $2,310 |
| 14 | Elmhurst | $2,310 |
| 15 | Geneva | $2,300 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Crystal Lake.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Crystal Lake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake in the Hills, IL | 2 mi | $2,130 | +$340 (+19%) |
| McHenry, IL | 7.2 mi | $1,910 | +$120 (+7%) |
| Carpentersville, IL | 8.5 mi | $1,850 | +$60 (+3%) |
| West Dundee, IL | 8.8 mi | $1,750 | $-40 (-2%) |
| Woodstock, IL | 11 mi | $1,620 | $-170 (-9%) |
| Elgin, IL | 13.9 mi | $1,953 | +$163 (+9%) |
| Round Lake, IL | 17 mi | $1,920 | +$130 (+7%) |
| Streamwood, IL | 17.9 mi | $2,380 | +$590 (+33%) |
| Round Lake Beach, IL | 19 mi | $1,468 | $-322 (-18%) |
| Mundelein, IL | 20.1 mi | $2,000 | +$210 (+12%) |
| Grayslake, IL | 20.8 mi | $1,970 | +$180 (+10%) |
| Saint Charles, IL | 20.9 mi | $2,110 | +$320 (+18%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Crystal Lake — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Crystal Lake?
As of October 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Crystal Lake, Illinois is $1,790 per month. This is +9% below the citywide median of $1,969.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Crystal Lake?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $71,600 ($5,967/month gross), which works out to roughly $34.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Crystal Lake expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Crystal Lake's 2-bedroom median of $1,790 is +8% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657. It ranks in the 57th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Crystal Lake rank for 2-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 137 cities in Illinois with 2-bedroom data, Crystal Lake ranks #75 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Crystal Lake?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include West Dundee ($1,750), Woodstock ($1,620), Round Lake Beach ($1,468).