Redwood Crystal Lake
1036 Laceflower Dr,
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
$2,299 - $3,414 | 2 Beds
Cary
Cary, IL
Area Guide
Classic Midwestern personality defines this suburban village
Suburban
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Great Schools
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Public Transportation
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Charming
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Cary is a suburban town located about 45 miles northwest of Chicago. Balancing suburban comfort with small-town personality, this residential community features well-manicured neighborhoods and a variety of amenity-laden apartment communities. Good schools, a charming atmosphere, and easy access to Downtown Chicago make Cary a popular choice for those looking to rent outside the city. Metra offers direct service from Cary to Chicago, with the train ride to Ogilvie Transportation Center taking about 90 minutes. Cary is home to a commercial district with popular cafes and specialty shops positioned along Northwest Highway. The southeast corner of town near the Fox River is home to several industrial facilities, making this dynamic area a perfect choice for renters from all walks of life.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Cary, IL is $1,185 for a studio, $1,475 for one bedroom, and $1,674 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cary has increased by 8.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,475/month
623 Sq Ft
Transportation
43
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
47
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-6
485 Students
7
Public
Grades K-5
416 Students
6
Public
Grades 1-5
413 Students
5
Public
Grades 6-8
681 Students
6
Cary-Grove Community High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,494 Students
8
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- The Hollows Conservation Area & Lake Atwood
- Fel-Pro RRR Conservation Area
- Hickory Grove Highlands/Lyons Prairie and Marsh
- Prairieview Education Center/Silver Creek Conservation Area
- Grassy Lake Preserve
Airports
- Chicago O'Hare International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.