1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Carol Stream, IL (73 Rentals)

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390 Executive Dr
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390 Executive Dr

390 Executive DrCarol Stream, IL 60188
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166 Quail Run Ct
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166 Quail Run Ct

166 Quail Run CtCarol Stream, IL 60188

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24W051 North Ave
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24W051 North Ave

24W051 North AveCarol Stream, IL 60188
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563 Lies Rd
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563 Lies Rd

563 Lies RdCarol Stream, IL 60188
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Carolshire
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Carolshire

120-400 Klein CrkCarol Stream, IL 60188
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551 W Lies Rd
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551 W Lies Rd

551 W Lies RdCarol Stream, IL 60188
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392 Executive Dr
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392 Executive Dr

392 Executive DrCarol Stream, IL 60188
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CSSI Apartments
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CSSI Apartments

160 S Gary AveCarol Stream, IL 60188
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Colony Park
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Colony Park

540-570 E Thornhill DrCarol Stream, IL 60188
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400 S Main Pl
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400 S Main Pl

400 S Main PlCarol Stream, IL 60188
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230 Duane St
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230 Duane St

230 Duane StGlen Ellyn, IL 60137
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166 Gladstone Dr
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166 Gladstone Dr

166 Gladstone DrGlendale Heights, IL 60139
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1324 E Roosevelt Rd
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1324 E Roosevelt Rd

1324 E Roosevelt RdWheaton, IL 60187
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318 Duane St
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318 Duane St

318 Duane StGlen Ellyn, IL 60137

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Evergreen Apartments
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Evergreen Apartments

1110-1112 Evergreen AveGlendale Heights, IL 60139
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130 N President St
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130 N President St

130 N President StWheaton, IL 60187
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The Faywell
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The Faywell

220 W Liberty DrWheaton, IL 60187
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505 W Front St
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505 W Front St

505 W Front StWheaton, IL 60187
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Wheaton Place
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Wheaton Place

111 N Wheaton AveWheaton, IL 60187

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Largest Available Carol Stream 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Carol Stream, IL is found at Glenwood Station in the East Wheaton neighborhood and is 1,014 square feet priced from $2,839. Wheaton 121 has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 871 square feet and currently listed start at $1,919. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Carol Stream:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Glenwood StationAllegretti Style A1,014 Sq Ft$2,839
Wheaton 121R1871 Sq Ft$1,919
Willows of Wheaton1 Bed 1 Bath - Refresh835 Sq Ft$1,795
The Greenway at Carol Stream1 Bedroom w WD800 Sq Ft$1,645
Carol Stream CrossingOak800 Sq Ft$1,530
Courthouse Square Apartments1 Bedroom - K799 Sq Ft$2,522
ReNew Wheaton CenterSeven 35735 Sq Ft$1,665
Lakehaven Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath (340a1r) Renovated700 Sq Ft$1,628
St. Charles Square1 Bed 1 Bath700 Sq Ft$1,325
Renaissance at Carol Stream1 Bed 1 Bath689 Sq Ft$1,500

Cheapest Available Carol Stream 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of January 25, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Carol Stream, IL is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model starting from $1,325 at St. Charles Square in the North Wheaton neighborhood. The second most affordable Carol Stream 1 Bedroom is the 1BR1BA Rehabbed Model at WHEATON COURT, LLC starting at $1,475 in the East Wheaton neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Carol Stream is currently $1,899. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Carol Stream:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
St. Charles Square1 Bed 1 Bath$1,325
WHEATON COURT, LLC1BR1BA Rehabbed$1,475
Renaissance at Carol Stream1 Bed 1 Bath$1,500
382 Penn1BR/1.0BA$1,525
Carol Stream CrossingOak$1,530
The MarkAuburn$1,574
The MonroeAlpine$1,581
Lakehaven Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath (340a1r) Renovated$1,628
The Greenway at Carol Stream1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath$1,645
ReNew Wheaton CenterSeven 35$1,665

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Carol Stream Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Carol Stream Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Carol Stream is $1,899.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Carol Stream Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Carol Stream is a 1,014 square feet unit starting from $2,839 at Glenwood Station.

What is the average size for Carol Stream 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Carol Stream is currently 766 sq ft.

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