2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Carol Stream, IL
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Carol Stream, Illinois as of October 2026. That's +2% higher than the citywide median of $1,844 and +13% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $645 |
| 2 | Dixon | $870 |
| 3 | Pekin | $920 |
| 4 | Charleston | $930 |
| 5 | East Peoria | $940 |
| 6 | Quincy | $950 |
| 7 | Peoria Heights | $980 |
| 8 | Rantoul | $980 |
| 9 | Rock Island | $990 |
| 10 | Decatur | $995 |
| 11 | Danville | $1,010 |
| 12 | Moline | $1,010 |
| 13 | Normal | $1,010 |
| 14 | Savoy | $1,010 |
| 15 | Marion | $1,020 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,640 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $2,640 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $2,640 |
| 4 | Wilmette | $2,530 |
| 5 | Buffalo Grove | $2,530 |
| 6 | Highland Park | $2,490 |
| 7 | Plainfield | $2,455 |
| 8 | Naperville | $2,388 |
| 9 | Vernon Hills | $2,380 |
| 10 | Streamwood | $2,380 |
| 11 | Northbrook | $2,370 |
| 12 | Bolingbrook | $2,325 |
| 13 | Romeoville | $2,310 |
| 14 | Elmhurst | $2,310 |
| 15 | Geneva | $2,300 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Carol Stream.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Carol Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale Heights, IL | 3.5 mi | $2,010 | +$130 (+7%) |
| Bloomingdale, IL | 3.5 mi | $2,010 | +$130 (+7%) |
| Wheaton, IL | 4.2 mi | $2,145 | +$265 (+14%) |
| Roselle, IL | 5.2 mi | $2,050 | +$170 (+9%) |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 5.8 mi | $1,620 | $-260 (-14%) |
| Warrenville, IL | 7.4 mi | $2,160 | +$280 (+15%) |
| Addison, IL | 7.8 mi | $1,580 | $-300 (-16%) |
| Streamwood, IL | 8 mi | $2,380 | +$500 (+27%) |
| Lombard, IL | 8 mi | $2,150 | +$270 (+14%) |
| Lisle, IL | 9.3 mi | $2,070 | +$190 (+10%) |
| Schaumburg, IL | 9.6 mi | $2,197 | +$317 (+17%) |
| Downers Grove, IL | 10.3 mi | $2,080 | +$200 (+11%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Carol Stream — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Carol Stream?
As of October 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Carol Stream, Illinois is $1,880 per month. This is +2% higher than the citywide median of $1,844.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Carol Stream?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $75,200 ($6,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $36.15/hour at a full-time job.
Is Carol Stream expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Carol Stream's 2-bedroom median of $1,880 is +13% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657. It ranks in the 62th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Carol Stream rank for 2-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 137 cities in Illinois with 2-bedroom data, Carol Stream ranks #83 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Carol Stream?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Glen Ellyn ($1,620), Addison ($1,580).