Last updated on May 27, 2026

Average rent in
Cary, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Cary

$1,775/mo

decreased by24%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cary is $1,775 per month as of May 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $175 less per month.

$1.57

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cary

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cary 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+

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

Rent trends in Cary, IL

Average rent prices in Cary have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 24% 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 Cary, IL

Rent prices in Cary vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cary is $1,695, whereas a house costs $2,475. 1-bedroom apartments in Cary run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,725.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,650

6%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,915

14%

8%

3 bedroom

$2,300

5%

13%

4 bedroom

$4,500

2%

40%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,915

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

40%

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

Compare median rent prices in Cary and Bristol by all bedroom counts and property types.

Cary

Median rent price$1,775
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,428
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cary, IL is 24% higher than the median rent in Bristol, WI.

Discover rentals in Cary, IL

619 Cary Woods Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Cary

CONDOS - Cary, IL

619 Cary Woods Cir, Cary, IL 60013

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,400

Condo for rent

530 S Prairie St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Cary

4 beds

2.5 baths

$3,600

$3,495

Price drop

House for rent

Available May 6

10 Sunset Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Cary

Oak Knoll 2 - 10 Sunset

10 Sunset Dr, Cary, IL 60013

5 beds

3 baths

$3,850

House for rent

Available Feb 3

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Frequently asked questions for Cary, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Cary rental market.

How much is rent in Cary?

The average rent in Cary is $1,775 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cary?

Average rent prices in Cary have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 24% since last year.

How does Cary rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cary is 9% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $175 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Cary?

To comfortably afford rent in Cary, you'd need to earn approximately $71,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Cary?

Cary offers good options for pet owners, with 47% of available apartments welcoming pets. With an average of 15 listings available monthly, this translates to approximately 7 pet-friendly apartments to choose from at any given time.

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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