Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carol Stream, IL from $500 (14 Rentals)

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Autumn Ridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Ridge Apartments

326 S President StCarol Stream, IL 60188
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CSSI Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

CSSI Apartments

160 S Gary AveCarol Stream, IL 60188
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President Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

President Apartments

209-211 President StWheaton, IL 60187
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720 Crescent St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

720 Crescent St

720 Crescent StWheaton, IL 60187
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Wheaton Park Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Wheaton Park Apartments

804-812 Crescent StWheaton, IL 60187
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503 Duane St
Studio Apartments

503 Duane St

503 Duane StGlen Ellyn, IL 60137
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Bloomingdale Horizon
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bloomingdale Horizon

160 W Lake StBloomingdale, IL 60108
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1039 college Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1039 college Ave

1039 college AveWheaton, IL 60187
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Carol Stream, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Carol Stream Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carol Stream, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at WHEATON COURT, LLC in the East Wheaton neighborhood priced from $1,495. 382 Penn in the East Wheaton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,510. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carol Stream apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
WHEATON COURT, LLC1BR1BA Rehabbed1BR,1BA$1,495
382 Penn1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,510
The MonroeAlpine1BR,1BA$1,563
Carol Stream CrossingBirch1BR,1BA$1,565
The Greenway at Carol Stream1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath1BR,1BA$1,578

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carol Stream, IL

As of December 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carol Stream area is the $2.09 price per square foot C-2 Model at Camden at Bloomingdale in the in the Bloomingdale Walk neighborhood starting from $2,269. The second greatest value Carol Stream apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath B Model at The Flats at Gladstone starting at $1,689 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Bloomingdale Walk neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carol Stream apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Camden at BloomingdaleC-22BR,2BA$2.09
The Flats at Gladstone2 Bed 1 Bath B2BR,1BA$1.71
1511 E Roosevelt RdTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.84
Windsor Estate Apartments2 Bedrooms Floor Plan B12BR,1BA$1.92
The Greenway at Carol Stream2 Bedroom w WD2BR,1BA$2.06
Stratford GreenProvidence1BR,1BA$2.45
Wheaton 121R1BR,1BA$2.33
Carol Stream CrossingBirch1BR,1BA$2.14
The MonroeAlpine1BR,1BA$2.56
WHEATON COURT, LLC1BR1BA Rehabbed1BR,1BA$2.45

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Getting Around Carol Stream, IL

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carol Stream Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Carol Stream Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carol Stream Apartment is $1,495 at WHEATON COURT, LLC.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Carol Stream Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carol Stream is starting from $1,689 at The Flats at Gladstone.

What is the most affordable Carol Stream Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Carol Stream Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lakehaven Apartments and starts from $2,320.

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