Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carol Stream, IL from $500 (16 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 Apartments

720 Crescent St

720 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
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 $1,345. Gentry Manor Apartments in the East Wheaton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carol Stream apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
WHEATON COURT, LLC1br1ba 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$1,345
Gentry Manor Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,395
Carol Stream CrossingOak1BR,1BA$1,619
Windsor Estate Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A11BR,1BA$1,649
400 S Main PlStudioStudio,1BA$1,671

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carol Stream, IL

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carol Stream area is the $2.45 price per square foot 3/2 Model at 400 S Main Pl in the in the North Wheaton neighborhood starting from $3,455. The second greatest value Carol Stream apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Lakeland Lofts Luxury Apartments starting at $2,650 with a $2.04 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.
400 S Main Pl3/23BR,2BA$2.45
Lakeland Lofts Luxury Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.04
Lakehaven Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath (340c1r) Renovated3BR,2BA$2.44
The Flats at Gladstone2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.81
The Greenway at Carol Stream2 Bedroom w WD2BR,1BA$2.17
Wheaton 121E1BR,1BA$2.41
Windsor Estate Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A11BR,1BA$2.25
Carol Stream CrossingBirch1BR,1BA$2.51
Gentry Manor Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.99
WHEATON COURT, LLC1br1ba 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$2.20

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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

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Carol Stream?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Carol Stream is at 400 S Main Pl listed at $1,671.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carol Stream Apartment is $1,345 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 $1,790 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 $2,687.

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