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: 12/18/2025

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$2,414$1,23524

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. Eden Prairie Apartments in the Waterford of Algonquin neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,500. 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
Eden Prairie Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath A Level 32BR,1BA$1,500
311 Barrington Ave Lofts1 Bed Room1BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carpentersville, IL

As of December 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carpentersville area is the $1.80 price per square foot Rome Model at Conservancy at Gilberts in the in the Square Barn Road School Campus neighborhood starting from $2,640. The second greatest value Carpentersville apartment is the D2A Model at The Villages at Canterfield starting at $2,750 with a $1.98 price per square foot in the Willow Lakes Estates 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.
Conservancy at GilbertsRome2BR,2.5BA$1.80
The Villages at CanterfieldD2A3BR,3BA$1.98
311 Barrington Ave Lofts1 Bed Room1BR,1BA$1.75
Eden Prairie Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath A Renovated Level 22BR,1BA$1.95
Algonquin Square Apartment HomesThe Cornish1BR,1BA$2.19
1900 at Canterfield Apartment HomesA2- Lower1BR,1BA$2.15
Reserve Randall RoadAberdeenStudio ,1BA$2.39
Watermark at The Grove1.1C1BR,1BA$2.89
200 S Lincoln1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$2.15

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carpentersville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Carpentersville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Carpentersville is under $2,475.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carpentersville?

The cheapest apartment in Carpentersville is 200 S Lincoln which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in Carpentersville costs $2,414.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Carpentersville?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Carpentersville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Carpentersville?

Cheap apartments in Carpentersville have an average cost of $578 which is $1,836 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carpentersville.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.