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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
The Greenway at Carol Stream1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath1BR,1BA$1,530

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carol Stream, IL

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carol Stream area is the $2.02 price per square foot Hawthorne Model at Carol Stream Crossing in the in the North Wheaton neighborhood starting from $2,081. The second greatest value Carol Stream apartment is the A1-2 Model at Camden at Bloomingdale starting at $1,838 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the Bloomingdale Walk 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.
Carol Stream CrossingHawthorne2BR,1.5BA$2.02
Camden at BloomingdaleA1-21BR,1BA$2.18
The Greenway at Carol Stream1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath1BR,1.5BA$1.91
The MarkAspen1BR,1BA$2.23
Windsor Estate Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A11BR,1BA$2.34
St. Charles Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.11
Renaissance at Carol Stream1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$2.26
Wheaton1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.23
WHEATON COURT, LLC1br1ba 1st Floor1BR,1BA$2.17
Gentry Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.39

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Frequently Asked Questions about Carol Stream

What type of rentals are currently available in Carol Stream?

There are currently 138 Apartments for Rent in Carol Stream, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,187 to $13,407. There are also 49 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Carol Stream ranging from $1,055 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Carol Stream?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Carol Stream ranges from $1,055 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,861.

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