Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carpentersville, IL from $800 (9 Rentals)

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Spring Grove Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Grove Apartments

144-170 Golf View LnCarpentersville, IL 60110
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Gardiner Place Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gardiner Place Apartments

251 River Haven DrEast Dundee, IL 60118
Senior Living
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Carpentersville, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Carpentersville, IL

Pricing Updated: 03/14/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Carpentersville, IL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Carpentersville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Sandy Creek Estates$5,400$1,50010

Cheapest Available Carpentersville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carpentersville, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 200 S Lincoln in the Waterford of Algonquin neighborhood priced from $1,400. Meadowdale Apartments in the Waterford of Algonquin neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carpentersville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
200 S Lincoln1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,400
Meadowdale Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath 810 sq ft2BR,1BA$1,450
Eden Prairie Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated Ground Level1BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carpentersville, IL

As of March 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carpentersville area is the $1.98 price per square foot D2A Model at The Villages at Canterfield in the in the Willow Lakes Estates neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Carpentersville apartment is the Ravello Model at Conservancy at Gilberts starting at $3,325 with a $2.47 price per square foot in the Square Barn Road School Campus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carpentersville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Villages at CanterfieldD2A3BR,3BA$1.98
Conservancy at GilbertsRavello3BR,2BA$2.47
311 Barrington Ave Lofts1 Bed Room1BR,1BA$1.75
Algonquin Square Apartment HomesThe Cornish1BR,1BA$2.29
Meadowdale Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath 810 sq ft2BR,1BA$1.79
1900 at Canterfield Apartment HomesA1- Lower1BR,1BA$2.34
Reserve Randall RoadTanglewood1BR,1BA$2.49
Watermark at The Grove1.11BR,1BA$2.80
Eden Prairie Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated Ground Level1BR,1BA$2.19
200 S Lincoln1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$2.15

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carpentersville Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Carpentersville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carpentersville Apartment is $1,400 at 200 S Lincoln.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carpentersville is starting from $1,450 at Meadowdale Apartments.

What is the most affordable Carpentersville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Carpentersville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Villages at Canterfield and starts from $2,225.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.