Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carol Stream, IL from $500 (52 Rentals)

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property at 105 W Elk Trl

$1,850

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$1,850
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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105 W Elk Trl, Unit 105

105 W Elk Trl
Carol StreamIL60188
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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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property at 234 Shorewood Dr

$1,450

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$1,450
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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

234 Shorewood Dr, Unit GC

234 Shorewood Dr
Glendale HeightsIL60139

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property at 212 Glengarry Dr

$1,493

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$1,493
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212 Glengarry Dr, Unit 212 Glengarry

212 Glengarry Dr
BloomingdaleIL60108

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Stratford Green
$2,021 - $3,056
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 5

Stratford Green

492 Vinings DrBloomingdale, IL 60108
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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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Shorewood Tower
1 Bedroom Apartments

Shorewood Tower

1074 Michael CtGlendale Heights, IL 60139
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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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The Mark
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Mark

1245 Fordham DrGlendale Heights, IL 60139
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1511 E Roosevelt Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

1511 E Roosevelt Rd

1511 E Roosevelt RdWheaton, IL 60187
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440 Lorraine St
2 Bedroom Apartments

440 Lorraine St

440 Lorraine StGlen Ellyn, IL 60137
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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 Kenilworth Arms in the East Wheaton neighborhood priced from $1,200. St. Charles Square in the North Wheaton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,380. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carol Stream apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kenilworth Arms1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,200
St. Charles Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,380
Carol Stream CrossingOak1BR,1BA$1,392
382 Penn Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,425
Renaissance at Carol Stream1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,505
Wheaton Court Apartments1BR1BA Rehabbed1BR,1BA$1,545
The MonroeAlpine1BR,1BA$1,595
Lakehaven Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath (340a1r) Renovated1BR,1BA$1,610
The MarkAuburn1BR,1BA$1,616
1307 College Ave2BR2BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carol Stream, IL

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carol Stream area is the $2.06 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Upgraded - 1st Floor (West) Model at Willows of Wheaton in the in the North Wheaton neighborhood starting from $2,275. The second greatest value Carol Stream apartment is the B-3 Model at Camden at Bloomingdale starting at $2,196 with a $2.17 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.
Willows of Wheaton2 Bed 2 Bath Upgraded - 1st Floor (West)2BR,2BA$2.06
Camden at BloomingdaleB-32BR,1BA$2.17
1307 College Ave2BR2BR,1BA$1.79
617 Delles Rd, Unit Unit B617 Delles Rd1BR,1BA$1.89
Kenilworth Arms1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.60
Windsor Estate Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A11BR,1BA$2.44
Carol Stream CrossingBirch1BR,1BA$1.97
St. Charles Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.97
Lakehaven Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath (340a1r) Renovated1BR,1BA$2.30
Renaissance at Carol Stream1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.18

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carol Stream Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Carol Stream?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Carol Stream is at 382 Penn Apartments listed at $1,525.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carol Stream Apartment is $1,200 at Kenilworth Arms.

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 $1,680 at St. Charles Square.

What is the most affordable Carol Stream Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Carol Stream Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Mark and starts from $2,469.

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