What is the average apartment size in Crystal Lake?

The average size for a Crystal Lake, IL apartment is 1,026 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Crystal Lake?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Crystal Lake is $2,006 per month, a 3.86% increase from last year’s average of $1,931.

What is the average apartment size in Crystal Lake?

The typical apartment in Crystal Lake offers about 1,026 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Crystal Lake, IL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Crystal Lake?

The typical rent budget in Crystal Lake ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 66% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Crystal Lake?

In Crystal Lake, 22% of households rent while 78% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Crystal Lake is $2,006, a 3.86% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,931.

One-bedroom apartments provide 797 square feet for $1,760, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,093 offer 1,128 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,735 sq ft) for $3,046, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Crystal Lake, IL

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,006	1,026 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,760	797 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,093	1,128 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,046	1,735 sq. ft.

Crystal Lake, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Crystal Lake, IL have increased by 3.86% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,931 to $2,006.

What's the typical rent budget in Crystal Lake, IL?

The largest share of rentals in Crystal Lake, IL (66%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Crystal Lake, IL?

3,275 or 22% of the households in Crystal Lake, IL are renter-occupied while 11,642 or 78% are owner-occupied.

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How Crystal Lake Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Crystal Lake	$2,006
Chicago	$2,432
Oak Park	$2,213
Evanston	$2,568
Rockford	$1,252
Skokie	$2,128
Peoria	$1,218
Aurora	$1,865
Naperville	$2,082
Waukegan	$1,365
Dekalb	$1,105
Schaumburg	$1,966
Grayslake, IL	$1,512
McHenry, IL	$1,698
Palatine, IL	$1,851
Elgin, IL	$1,693
Barrington, IL	$2,683
Hoffman Estates, IL	$1,832
Mundelein, IL	$1,843
Carpentersville, IL	$1,483
Dundee, IL	$2,189

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Crystal Lake apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.