Last updated on July 13, 2026

Average rent in
Cary, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Cary

$2,000/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Cary is $2,000 per month as of July 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $50 more per month.

$1.73

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cary

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cary rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%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 increased by 50% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Cary run $1,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,660

6%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,172

15%

17%

3 bedroom

$2,700

No Change

19%

4 bedroom

$2,887

10%

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,660

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,172

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

19%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,887

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

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$2,000
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,476
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cary, IL is 36% higher than the median rent in Bristol, WI.

Discover rentals in Cary, IL

505 Cary Woods Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Cary

505 Cary Woods Cir, Cary, IL 60013

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,450

House for rent

821 Brentwood Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Cary

SINGLE_FAMILY - Cary, IL

821 Brentwood Dr, Cary, IL 60013

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,500

House for rent

465 Cary Woods Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Cary

465 Cary Woods Cir, Cary

465 Cary Woods Cir, Cary, IL 60013

3 beds

3 baths

$2,850

House for rent

Available Nov 30

465 Cary Woods Circle - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Cary

House for rent

Available Jul 1

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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 $2,000 per month as of July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cary?

Average rent prices in Cary have increased by 50% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Cary rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cary is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 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 $80,000/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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