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Rental Market Trends in Carpentersville, IL

What is the average rent in Carpentersville, IL?

$1,208/month

Average Rent

660 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Carpentersville, IL is $1,208 per month. This is 26% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Carpentersville more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Carpentersville, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,208 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,300 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,208/month
660 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,300/month
807 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,163/month
1,369 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Carpentersville, IL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.8%, which averages out to $35 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 Carpentersville, IL
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Carpentersville, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
25% $700 - $1,000/month
75% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Carpentersville?

Based on current rent prices, Elgin/Dundee is the most affordable neighborhood in Carpentersville.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Elgin/Dundee
$1,911/month
764 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Carpentersville?

Based on current rent prices, Elgin/Dundee is the most expensive neighborhood in Carpentersville.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Elgin/Dundee
$1,911/month
764 Sq Ft

Which Carpentersville neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Carpentersville with the most apartments available is Elgin/Dundee .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Elgin/Dundee
$1,911/month
764 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Carpentersville is $1,208, you’ll want to make about $4,026 per month or $48,312 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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Carpentersville, IL

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How does Carpentersville, IL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Elgin/Dundee

Carpentersville, IL

Elgin/Dundee

Carpentersville, IL

Studio
$1,686/month
$1,686/month
One Bedroom
$1,697/month
$1,697/month
Two Bedroom
$2,204/month
$2,204/month
Three Bedroom
$2,735/month
$2,735/month
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Apartment communities in Carpentersville we think you'll love

Eden Prairie Apartments

Eden Prairie Apartments

303 Lw Besinger Dr,
Carpentersville, IL 60110

$1,440 - $1,700

1-2 Beds

Reserve Randall Road

Reserve Randall Road

400 Randall Rd,
West Dundee, IL 60118

$1,783 - $4,609

Studio - 3 Beds

Meadowdale Apartments

Meadowdale Apartments

101 Meadowdale Ct,
Carpentersville, IL 60110

$1,235 - $1,450

1-2 Beds

200 S Lincoln

200 S Lincoln

200 S Lincoln Ave,
Carpentersville, IL 60110

$1,400

1 Bed

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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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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