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Rental Market Trends in Carol Stream, IL

What is the average rent in Carol Stream, IL?

$1,605/month

Average Rent

731 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Carol Stream, IL is $1,605 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,626/month, which means Carol Stream rent prices are 1% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Carol Stream, you can expect to pay about $1,243 per month for a studio, $1,605 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,795 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,383 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,243/month
400 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,605/month
731 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,795/month
963 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,383/month
1,155 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,233/month
1,547 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,113/month
1,673 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,920/month
769 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Carol Stream, IL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.9%, which averages out to $63 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Carol Stream, IL
Last Updated March 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Carol Stream, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
40% $1,001 - $1,500/month
60% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Carol Stream?

Based on current rent prices, The Covered Bridges and Park Hill of the Greenway" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Carol Stream.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Covered Bridges
$1,489/month
693 Sq Ft
Park Hill of the Greenway
$2,016/month
727 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Carol Stream?

Based on current rent prices, Park Hill of the Greenway and The Covered Bridges" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Carol Stream.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Park Hill of the Greenway
$2,016/month
727 Sq Ft
The Covered Bridges
$1,489/month
693 Sq Ft

Which Carol Stream neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Carol Stream with the most apartments available are Park Hill of the Greenway and The Covered Bridges" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Park Hill of the Greenway
$2,016/month
727 Sq Ft
The Covered Bridges
$1,489/month
693 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Carol Stream, IL?

Because the average rent in Carol Stream is $1,605, you’ll want to make about $5,350 per month or $64,200 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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732 Bluff St,
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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 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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