What is the average apartment size in McHenry?

The average size for a McHenry, IL apartment is 1,048 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 McHenry?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in McHenry is $1,698 per month, a 9.05% increase from last year’s average of $1,557.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in McHenry?

In McHenry, studios rent for $1,176 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,407 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,832 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,950 per month

What is the average apartment size in McHenry?

The typical apartment in McHenry offers about 1,048 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in McHenry?

Studio apartments in McHenry average 582 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 697 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,214 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,248 sq. ft.

McHenry, IL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in McHenry?

The typical rent budget in McHenry ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 44% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in McHenry?

In McHenry, 27% of households rent while 73% 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 McHenry is $1,698, a 9.05% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,557.

Studio Apartments at $1,176 offer the most budget-friendly option with 582 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 697 square feet for $1,407, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,832 offer 1,214 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,248 sq ft) for $1,950, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in McHenry, IL

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,698	1,048 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,176	582 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,407	697 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,832	1,214 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,950	1,248 sq. ft.

McHenry, IL rent trends

Rental prices in McHenry, IL have increased by 9.05% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,557 to $1,698.

What's the typical rent budget in McHenry, IL?

The largest share of rentals in McHenry, IL (44%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in McHenry, IL?

3,074 or 27% of the households in McHenry, IL are renter-occupied while 8,473 or 73% are owner-occupied.

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How McHenry Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
McHenry	$1,698
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
Grayslake, IL	$1,512
Crystal Lake, IL	$2,006
Gurnee, IL	$1,793
Barrington, IL	$2,683
Libertyville, IL	$2,363
Vernon Hills, IL	$2,368
Lake Villa, IL	$1,640
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 McHenry 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.