Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carol Stream, IL from $500 (16 Rentals)

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Autumn Ridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Ridge Apartments

326 S President StCarol Stream, IL 60188
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CSSI Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

CSSI Apartments

160 S Gary AveCarol Stream, IL 60188
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President Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

President Apartments

209-211 President StWheaton, IL 60187
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720 Crescent St
Studio Apartments

720 Crescent St

720 Crescent StWheaton, IL 60187
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503 Duane St
Studio Apartments

503 Duane St

503 Duane StGlen Ellyn, IL 60137
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Bloomingdale Horizon
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bloomingdale Horizon

160 W Lake StBloomingdale, IL 60108
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1039 College Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1039 College Ave

1039 College AveWheaton, IL 60187
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Carol Stream, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Carol Stream Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carol Stream, IL is a Studio unit found at Gentry Manor Apartments in the East Wheaton neighborhood priced from $1,195. WHEATON COURT, LLC in the East Wheaton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,325. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carol Stream apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gentry Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
WHEATON COURT, LLC1br1ba 1st Floor1BR,1BA$1,325
Wheaton1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,450
St. Charles Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,480
Renaissance at Carol Stream1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1,535

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carol Stream, IL

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carol Stream area is the $2.06 price per square foot 2B/2B L3 Model at Lakeland Lofts Luxury Apartments in the in the Bloomingdale Walk neighborhood starting from $2,680. The second greatest value Carol Stream apartment is the Hawthorne Model at Carol Stream Crossing starting at $2,045 with a $1.99 price per square foot in the North Wheaton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carol Stream apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lakeland Lofts Luxury Apartments2B/2B L32BR,2BA$2.06
Carol Stream CrossingHawthorne2BR,1.5BA$1.99
Camden at BloomingdaleA1-21BR,1BA$2.18
The Greenway at Carol Stream1 Bedroom w WD1BR,1BA$2.16
Windsor Estate Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A11BR,1BA$2.36
St. Charles Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.11
Renaissance at Carol Stream1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$2.23
Wheaton1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.23
WHEATON COURT, LLC1br1ba 1st Floor1BR,1BA$2.17
Gentry Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.39

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Getting Around Carol Stream, IL

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carol Stream Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Carol Stream?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Carol Stream is at Gentry Manor Apartments listed at $1,195.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Carol Stream Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carol Stream Apartment is $1,295 at Gentry Manor Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Carol Stream Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carol Stream is starting from $1,747 at Carol Stream Crossing.

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