Last updated on October 12, 2026

Average rent in
Cary, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Cary

$2,175/mo

increased by34%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cary is $2,175 per month as of October 2026. This is 14% above the national average rent, or $275 more per month.

$1.49

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cary

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cary rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Cary, IL

Average rent prices in Cary have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 34% 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 $1,700, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Cary run $1,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.

Listings

Studio

$4,000

No Change

167%

1 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$1,865

18%

11%

3 bedroom

$2,675

6%

7%

4 bedroom

$3,900

10%

-

Studio

Average rent

$4,000

Last year

167%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,865

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,675

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,900

Last 30 days

10%

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$2,175
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,439
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cary, IL is 51% higher than the median rent in Bristol, WI.

Discover rentals in Cary, IL

649 Cary Woods Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Cary

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,490

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 Cary, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Cary rental market.

How much is rent in Cary?

The average rent in Cary is $2,175 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cary?

Average rent prices in Cary have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 34% since last year.

How does Cary rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cary is 14% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $275 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Cary?

To comfortably afford rent in Cary, you'd need to earn approximately $87,000/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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