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Rental Market Trends in Cary, IL

What is the average rent in Cary, IL?

$1,486/month

Average Rent

630 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+4.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Cary, IL is $1,486 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,639/month, which means Cary rent prices are 9% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Cary, you can expect to pay about $1,194 per month for a studio, $1,486 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,609 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
Studio
$1,194/month
650 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,486/month
630 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,609/month
808 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

How much has average rent changed in Cary, IL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 4.5%, which averages out to $67 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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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Cary, IL
Last Updated September 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Cary, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
33% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
67% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cary?

Based on current rent prices, Cambria is the most affordable neighborhood in Cary.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cambria
$1,860/month
872 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cary?

Based on current rent prices, Cambria is the most expensive neighborhood in Cary.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cambria
$1,860/month
872 Sq Ft

Which Cary neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Cary with the most apartments available is Cambria .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cambria
$1,860/month
872 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Cary is $1,486, you’ll want to make about $4,953 per month or $59,436 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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$2,500

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6603 Pheasant Trail

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$1,945

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† 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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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