Last updated on June 28, 2026

Average rent in
Carol Stream, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Carol Stream

$1,922/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Carol Stream is $1,922 per month as of June 2026. This is 1% below the national average rent, or $27 less per month.

$2.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Carol Stream

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Carol Stream rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Carol Stream, IL

Average rent prices in Carol Stream have decreased by 16% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Carol Stream, IL

Rent prices in Carol Stream vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Carol Stream is $1,600, whereas a house costs $2,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Carol Stream run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,100.

Listings

Studio

$1,605

38%

7%

1 bedroom

$1,495

4%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,960

10%

12%

3 bedroom

$3,078

74%

98%

4 bedroom

$3,650

No Change

27%

Studio

Average rent

$1,605

Last 30 days

38%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,960

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,078

Last 30 days

74%

Last year

98%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,650

Last year

27%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Carol Stream, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Carol Stream, IL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Carol Stream and Aurora by all bedroom counts and property types.

Carol Stream

Median rent price$1,922
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,202
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Carol Stream, IL is 13% lower than the median rent in Aurora, IL.

Discover rentals in Carol Stream, IL

392 Executive Dr #307 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Carol Stream

392 Executive Dr #307, Carol Stream, IL 60188

2 beds

1 bath

$1,845

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

240 Klein Creek Ct #3 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Condo for rent in Carol Stream

2 beds

2 baths

$1,850

Condo for rent

Available Jun 24

147 W Elk Trl #345 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Condo for rent in Carol Stream

CONDOS - Carol Stream, IL

147 W Elk Trl #345, Carol Stream, IL 60188

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,995

Condo for rent

1334 Gloucester Cir - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Townhouse for rent in Carol Stream

TOWNHOME - Carol Stream, IL

1334 Gloucester Cir, Carol Stream, IL 60188

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,600

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Carol Stream, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Carol Stream rental market.

How much is rent in Carol Stream?

The average rent in Carol Stream is $1,922 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Carol Stream?

Average rent prices in Carol Stream have decreased by 16% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Carol Stream rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Carol Stream is 1% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $27 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Carol Stream?

To comfortably afford rent in Carol Stream, you'd need to earn approximately $77,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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