Average rent in Carol Stream, Chicago
The median asking rent in Carol Stream is $1,746 a month and the average is $1,721, based on 20 apartments available in 1 building as of September 21, 2026. By size, the median is $1,553 for a 1 bedroom, $1,756 for a 2 bedroom.
That is 37% below the Chicago median of $2,754, which covers 5,718 available apartments in 374 buildings.
Carol Stream rent by apartment size
| Size | Median | Average | Range | Avg sq ft | Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,553 | $1,591 | $1,494–$1,777 | 780 | 7 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,756 | $1,790 | $1,726–$1,920 | 1,013 | 13 |
| All sizes | $1,746 | $1,721 | 20 |
Asking rent is the listed monthly price before any move-in special. Only apartments available right now are counted. See how we measure rent.
How Carol Stream compares
| Neighborhood | Median | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Stream | $1,746 | n/a | $1,553 | $1,756 |
| West Loop | $2,813 | $2,360 | $2,889 | $4,116 |
| River North | $3,070 | $2,577 | $2,994 | $4,413 |
| South Loop | $2,856 | $2,378 | $2,755 | $3,495 |
| Streeterville | $3,206 | $2,654 | $3,079 | $4,502 |
| Gold Coast | $2,584 | $2,089 | $2,624 | $4,418 |
| Fulton Market | $3,271 | $2,476 | $3,177 | $4,407 |
| The Loop | $2,873 | $2,415 | $3,006 | $4,317 |
| Old Town | $3,129 | $2,605 | $3,084 | $4,354 |
| Uptown | $2,195 | $1,750 | $2,385 | $3,593 |
| Lakeshore East | $3,101 | $2,499 | $3,111 | $4,450 |
Frequently asked
What is the average rent in Carol Stream?
The median asking rent in Carol Stream is $1,746 a month and the average is $1,721, based on 20 apartments available in 1 building as of September 21, 2026. By size, the median is $1,553 for a 1 bedroom, $1,756 for a 2 bedroom.
How much is a 1 bedroom apartment in Carol Stream?
The median asking rent for a 1 bedroom in Carol Stream is $1,553 a month, ranging from $1,494 to $1,777 across 7 available units, with an average size of 780 square feet.
How much is a 2 bedroom apartment in Carol Stream?
The median asking rent for a 2 bedroom in Carol Stream is $1,756 a month, ranging from $1,726 to $1,920 across 13 available units, with an average size of 1,013 square feet.
Is Carol Stream more expensive than the rest of Chicago?
The median asking rent in Carol Stream is $1,746. That is 37% below the Chicago median of $2,754, which covers 5,718 available apartments in 374 buildings.
Where do these numbers come from?
Precise Rent reads each building's own published pricing and availability every morning and afternoon. These figures count only apartments that are available right now, at the listed monthly price before any move-in special.