1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Carol Stream, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Carol Stream, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +9% lower than the citywide median of $1,834 and +20% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Carol Stream
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Carol Stream
Compare Carol Stream's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $530 |
| 2 | Round Lake Beach | $650 |
| 3 | Charleston | $720 |
| 4 | Pekin | $720 |
| 5 | Quincy | $730 |
| 6 | Macomb | $740 |
| 7 | Danville | $770 |
| 8 | Dixon | $770 |
| 9 | Peoria Heights | $770 |
| 10 | Marion | $780 |
| 11 | Normal | $790 |
| 12 | Decatur | $800 |
| 13 | Rock Island | $800 |
| 14 | Peoria | $813 |
| 15 | Moline | $820 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,340 |
| 2 | Deerfield | $2,340 |
| 3 | Barrington | $2,340 |
| 4 | Wilmette | $2,240 |
| 5 | Buffalo Grove | $2,240 |
| 6 | Highland Park | $2,210 |
| 7 | Plainfield | $2,155 |
| 8 | Naperville | $2,113 |
| 9 | Vernon Hills | $2,110 |
| 10 | Streamwood | $2,110 |
| 11 | Northbrook | $2,100 |
| 12 | Bartlett | $2,070 |
| 13 | Bolingbrook | $2,060 |
| 14 | Romeoville | $2,050 |
| 15 | Elmhurst | $2,050 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Carol Stream.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Carol Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale Heights, IL | 3.5 mi | $1,780 | +$110 (+7%) |
| Bloomingdale, IL | 3.5 mi | $1,780 | +$110 (+7%) |
| Wheaton, IL | 4.2 mi | $1,900 | +$230 (+14%) |
| Roselle, IL | 5.2 mi | $1,820 | +$150 (+9%) |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 5.8 mi | $1,430 | $-240 (-14%) |
| Bartlett, IL | 6.9 mi | $2,070 | +$400 (+24%) |
| Warrenville, IL | 7.4 mi | $1,910 | +$240 (+14%) |
| Addison, IL | 7.8 mi | $1,400 | $-270 (-16%) |
| Streamwood, IL | 8 mi | $2,110 | +$440 (+26%) |
| Lombard, IL | 8 mi | $1,900 | +$230 (+14%) |
| Lisle, IL | 9.3 mi | $1,830 | +$160 (+10%) |
| Schaumburg, IL | 9.6 mi | $1,947 | +$277 (+17%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Carol Stream — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Carol Stream?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Carol Stream, Illinois is $1,670 per month. This is +9% below the citywide median of $1,834.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Carol Stream?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $66,800 ($5,567/month gross), which works out to roughly $32.12/hour at a full-time job.
Is Carol Stream expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Carol Stream's 1-bedroom median of $1,670 is +20% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 68th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Carol Stream rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Carol Stream ranks #87 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Carol Stream?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Glen Ellyn ($1,430), Addison ($1,400).