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Carpentersville, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Carpentersville, IL

Pricing Updated: 05/25/2025

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$2,710$1,15637

Cheapest Available Carpentersville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carpentersville, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Eden Prairie Apartments in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood priced from $1,480. 311 Barrington Ave Lofts in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carpentersville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eden Prairie Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$1,480
311 Barrington Ave Lofts1 Bed Room1BR,1BA$1,550
The Villages at CanterfieldA1BR,1BA$1,655

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carpentersville, IL

As of May 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carpentersville area is the $1.80 price per square foot Milan Model at Conservancy at Gilberts in the in the Square Barn Road School Campus neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Carpentersville apartment is the B4- Upper Model at 1900 at Canterfield Apartment Homes starting at $2,289 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the Beacon Pointe 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 GilbertsMilan4BR,2.5BA$1.80
1900 at Canterfield Apartment HomesB4- Upper2BR,2BA$1.93
311 Barrington Ave Lofts1 Bed Room1BR,1BA$1.75
Eden Prairie Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath A Renovated2BR,1BA$1.96
Algonquin Square Apartment HomesThe Cornish1BR,1BA$2.21
The Villages at CanterfieldA1BR,1BA$2.17
Watermark at The Grove1.1C1BR,1BA$2.79
305 Oregon Ave, Unit Fierke305 Oregon Ave1BR,1BA$3.30
Furnished Studio-Chicago - Elgin - West DuFurnished Studio-Chicago - Elgin - West Du...Studio ,1BA$20.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Carpentersville

What type of rentals are currently available in Carpentersville?

There are currently 45 Apartments for Rent in Carpentersville, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,156 to $6,000. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Carpentersville ranging from $1,300 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Carpentersville?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Carpentersville ranges from $1,300 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,755.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Carpentersville?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Carpentersville range from $2,210 to $3,479, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,000 to $3,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,730.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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