What is the average apartment size in Carol Stream?

The average size for a Carol Stream, IL apartment is 864 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Carol Stream?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Carol Stream is $1,634 per month, a 0.88% decrease from last years average of $1,648.

What is the average apartment size in Carol Stream?

The typical apartment in Carol Stream offers about 864 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Carol Stream, IL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Carol Stream?

The typical rent budget in Carol Stream ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 60% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Carol Stream?

In Carol Stream, 32% of households rent while 68% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 19, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Carol Stream is $1,634, a 0.88% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,648.

One-bedroom apartments provide 738 square feet for $1,491, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,728 offer 955 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,121 sq ft) for $2,078, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Carol Stream, IL

Last updated: February 19, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,634	864 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,491	738 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,728	955 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,078	1,121 sq. ft.

Carol Stream, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Carol Stream, IL have decreased by 0.88% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,648 to $1,634.

What's the typical rent budget in Carol Stream, IL?

The largest share of rentals in Carol Stream, IL (60%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Carol Stream, IL?

4,564 or 32% of the households in Carol Stream, IL are renter-occupied while 9,746 or 68% are owner-occupied.

How Carol Stream Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Carol Stream	$1,634
Chicago	$2,454
Oak Park	$2,266
Evanston	$2,598
Naperville	$2,093
Skokie	$2,149
Aurora	$1,876
Champaign	$1,685
Dekalb	$1,105
Peoria	$1,209
Lombard	$1,989
Lisle	$1,885
Villa Park	$2,134
Schaumburg	$1,938
Oakbrook Terrace, IL	$2,394
Saint Charles, IL	$1,981
Arlington Heights, IL	$1,941
Downers Grove, IL	$2,067
Elgin, IL	$1,670
Glen Ellyn, IL	$1,860
Palatine, IL	$1,907

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Carol Stream apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.