Last updated on October 12, 2026

Average rent in
Carpentersville, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Carpentersville

$1,995/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Carpentersville is $1,995 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $95 more per month.

$1.75

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Carpentersville

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Carpentersville rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Carpentersville, IL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Carpentersville, IL

Average rent prices in Carpentersville have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 Carpentersville, IL

Rent prices in Carpentersville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Carpentersville is $1,687, whereas a house costs $2,325. 1-bedroom apartments in Carpentersville run $1,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,900.

Listings

Studio

$1,629

-

8%

1 bedroom

$1,700

4%

26%

2 bedroom

$2,100

No Change

19%

3 bedroom

$2,650

2%

9%

4 bedroom

$3,900

29%

45%

Studio

Average rent

$1,629

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

26%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,900

Last 30 days

29%

Last year

45%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Carpentersville, 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 Carpentersville, IL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Carpentersville and Algonquin by all bedroom counts and property types.

Carpentersville

Median rent price$1,995
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Carpentersville, IL is 23% lower than the median rent in Algonquin, IL.

Discover rentals in Carpentersville, IL

Eden Prairie Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
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2d ago

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Eden Prairie Apartments

303 Lw Besinger Dr, Carpentersville, IL 60110

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,425–$1,710

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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67 Austin Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

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3 beds

1 bath

$2,031

Price dropped $210Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
529 Apache Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

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3 beds

2 baths

$2,371

Price dropped $230Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
213 Butte Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Carpentersville

213 Butte Ln, Carpentersville

213 Butte Ln, Carpentersville, IL 60110

3 beds

1 bath

$2,650

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Carpentersville, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Carpentersville rental market.

How much is rent in Carpentersville?

The average rent in Carpentersville is $1,995 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Carpentersville?

Average rent prices in Carpentersville have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Carpentersville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Carpentersville is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $95 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Carpentersville?

To comfortably afford rent in Carpentersville, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/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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