3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Crystal Lake, IL
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Crystal Lake, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +13% higher than the citywide median of $2,039 and +8% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $875 |
| 2 | Pekin | $1,190 |
| 3 | Dixon | $1,210 |
| 4 | Macomb | $1,220 |
| 5 | Charleston | $1,230 |
| 6 | Danville | $1,230 |
| 7 | Quincy | $1,230 |
| 8 | Swansea | $1,243 |
| 9 | Peoria Heights | $1,270 |
| 10 | Rantoul | $1,270 |
| 11 | Rock Island | $1,290 |
| 12 | Decatur | $1,310 |
| 13 | Savoy | $1,310 |
| 14 | Moline | $1,320 |
| 15 | Peoria | $1,340 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $3,390 |
| 2 | Deerfield | $3,390 |
| 3 | Barrington | $3,390 |
| 4 | Wilmette | $3,250 |
| 5 | Buffalo Grove | $3,250 |
| 6 | Highland Park | $3,200 |
| 7 | Plainfield | $3,165 |
| 8 | Naperville | $3,068 |
| 9 | Vernon Hills | $3,060 |
| 10 | Streamwood | $3,060 |
| 11 | Northbrook | $3,040 |
| 12 | Bartlett | $3,010 |
| 13 | Bolingbrook | $2,985 |
| 14 | Romeoville | $2,970 |
| 15 | Elmhurst | $2,970 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Crystal Lake.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Crystal Lake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake in the Hills, IL | 2 mi | $2,740 | +$440 (+19%) |
| McHenry, IL | 7.2 mi | $2,450 | +$150 (+7%) |
| Carpentersville, IL | 8.5 mi | $2,380 | +$80 (+3%) |
| West Dundee, IL | 8.8 mi | $2,250 | $-50 (-2%) |
| Woodstock, IL | 11 mi | $2,080 | $-220 (-10%) |
| Barrington, IL | 12.7 mi | $3,390 | +$1,090 (+47%) |
| Elgin, IL | 13.9 mi | $2,507 | +$207 (+9%) |
| Round Lake, IL | 17 mi | $2,470 | +$170 (+7%) |
| Streamwood, IL | 17.9 mi | $3,060 | +$760 (+33%) |
| Round Lake Beach, IL | 19 mi | $1,671 | $-629 (-27%) |
| Bartlett, IL | 19.3 mi | $3,010 | +$710 (+31%) |
| Mundelein, IL | 20.1 mi | $2,570 | +$270 (+12%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Crystal Lake — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Crystal Lake?
As of August 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Crystal Lake, Illinois is $2,300 per month. This is +13% higher than the citywide median of $2,039.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Crystal Lake?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $92,000 ($7,667/month gross), which works out to roughly $44.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Crystal Lake expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Crystal Lake's 3-bedroom median of $2,300 is +8% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 58th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Crystal Lake rank for 3-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 142 cities in Illinois with 3-bedroom data, Crystal Lake ranks #77 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Crystal Lake?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include West Dundee ($2,250), Woodstock ($2,080), Round Lake Beach ($1,671).