Apartments for Rent in McHenry, IL

Prices and availability in McHenry, IL were last updated on 12 Sep 2026.

The best apartments in McHenry, IL are: Concord Manor, Fawn Ridge Apartments, The Blake at Fox River, James Street Properties LLC and 6641 Ayre Dr Mchenry, IL 60050.

The average rent in McHenry, IL is $1,444.

The price range for a studio apartment in McHenry, IL is between $1,270 and $2,658.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in McHenry, IL is between $1,220 and $3,005.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in McHenry, IL is between $1,347 and $3,407.

In McHenry, 26% of the residents are renting compared to 74% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 7% of McHenry's rentals, 72% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 21% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in McHenry are about 29 years old, on average. Of these, 29% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 2 stories. About all of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Rental apartments in McHenry come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 2% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 41% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 49% of all rentals in McHenry. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.