Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carol Stream, IL from $500 (46 Rentals)

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Autumn Ridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Ridge Apartments

326 S President StCarol Stream, IL 60188
  • Utilities Included

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CSSI Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

CSSI Apartments

160 S Gary AveCarol Stream, IL 60188
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933 College Ave
$1,750 - $3,000
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$1,750 - $3,000
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$1,750 - $3,000
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

933 College Ave

933 College AveWheaton, IL 60187
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property at 330 Duane St

$1,850

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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330 Duane St

Glen EllynIL60137

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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
Senior Living
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Wheaton
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wheaton

1030-1034 College AveWheaton, IL 60187
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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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Explore the Windy City (But Watch for Falling Ice) - An Insider's Guide to Renting in Chicago

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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. Renaissance at Carol Stream in the North Wheaton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,530. 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
Renaissance at Carol Stream1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,530
The Greenway at Carol Stream1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath1BR,1BA$1,547
St. Charles Square2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,630
The MonroeAlpine1BR,1BA$1,665
ReNew Wheaton CenterSix 15AStudio,1BA$1,675
382 Penn Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,695
1307 College Ave2BR2BR,1BA$1,700
392 Executive DrTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carol Stream, IL

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carol Stream area is the $1.50 price per square foot 933 College Ave Model at 933 College Ave in the in the East Wheaton neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Carol Stream apartment is the Chadwick Model at The Mark starting at $2,498 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Jewell Road 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.
933 College Ave933 College Ave3BR,2.5BA$1.50
The MarkChadwick3BR,2BA$1.78
Stratford GreenFairfield2BR,2BA$2.06
Lakeland Lofts Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.76
Flats at Gladstone2 Bed 1 Bath B W/D2BR,1BA$1.86
Windsor Estate Apartments2 Bedrooms Floor Plan B22BR,2BA$2.13
St. Charles Square2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.81
1307 College Ave2BR2BR,1BA$1.89
392 Executive DrTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.94
The Greenway at Carol Stream1 Bedroom w WD1BR,1BA$2.10

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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 $1,200 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 $1,630 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 $2,498.

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