
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carpentersville, IL from $800 (25 Rentals)
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Meadowdale Apartments

Watermark at The Grove

Conservancy at Gilberts

The Villages at Canterfield

311 Barrington Ave Lofts
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Carpentersville, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carpentersville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Carpentersville Studio Apartments | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
Carpentersville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,076 | $1,156 | $4,150 |
Carpentersville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,412 | $1,400 | $4,899 |
Carpentersville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,857 | $2,400 | $3,479 |
Carpentersville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,056 | $3,730 | $4,460 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Carpentersville, IL
Pricing Updated: 05/14/2025Current apartment rentals in the Carpentersville, IL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Carpentersville Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Sandy Creek Estates | $2,725 | $1,156 | 26 |
Cheapest Available Carpentersville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Carpentersville, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Eden Prairie Apartments in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood priced from $1,480. 311 Barrington Ave Lofts in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carpentersville apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Eden Prairie Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $1,480 |
311 Barrington Ave Lofts | 1 Bed Room | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
The Villages at Canterfield | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,655 |
Algonquin Square Apartment Homes | The Cornish | 1BR,1BA | $1,885 |
Watermark at The Grove | 1.1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carpentersville, IL
As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carpentersville area is the $1.73 price per square foot CampEnd (TH) Model at Conservancy at Gilberts in the in the Square Barn Road School Campus neighborhood starting from $2,980. The second greatest value Carpentersville apartment is the B4- Upper Model at 1900 at Canterfield Apartment Homes starting at $2,290 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carpentersville apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Conservancy at Gilberts | CampEnd (TH) | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.73 |
1900 at Canterfield Apartment Homes | B4- Upper | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
311 Barrington Ave Lofts | 1 Bed Room | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Eden Prairie Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath A Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.96 |
Algonquin Square Apartment Homes | The Cornish | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
The Villages at Canterfield | A | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
Watermark at The Grove | 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
305 Oregon Ave, Unit Fierke | 305 Oregon Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.30 |
Furnished Studio-Chicago - Elgin - West Du | Furnished Studio-Chicago - Elgin - West Du... | Studio ,1BA | $20.00 |
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Best Local Schools in Carpentersville, IL
Liberty Elementary School
Dundee-Crown High School
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Getting Around Carpentersville, IL
Walk Score®
45 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
47 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carpentersville Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Carpentersville Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carpentersville Apartment is $1,550 at 311 Barrington Ave Lofts.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Carpentersville Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carpentersville is starting from $1,480 at Eden Prairie Apartments.
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