
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wheaton, IL from $500 (28 Rentals)
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Autumn Mist on Lorraine

Lorraine Park & Parkview Apartments
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Villagebrook Apartments

Country Villas Apartments & Townhomes

Carol Stream Crossing
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The Arbors of Glen Ellyn

Parkside Apartments

The Apartment Homes at 850 Front Street

Anthony Place at Glendale Heights
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Wheaton, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wheaton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Wheaton Studio Apartments | $2,141 | $1,510 | $2,605 |
Cheap Wheaton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,983 | $1,187 | $4,000 |
Cheap Wheaton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,439 | $1,401 | $4,586 |
Cheap Wheaton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,545 | $1,772 | $6,010 |
Cheap Wheaton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,904 | $6,904 | $6,905 |
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Wheaton, IL Local Guide
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wheaton, IL
Pricing Updated: 10/14/2025Current apartment rentals in the Wheaton, IL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Wheaton Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Wheaton | $5,002 | $1,295 | 55 |
Cheapest Available Wheaton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Wheaton, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Carol Stream Crossing in the North Wheaton neighborhood priced from $1,336. The Arbors of Glen Ellyn in the Briarcliffe Knolls neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wheaton apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Carol Stream Crossing | Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,336 |
The Arbors of Glen Ellyn | One Bedroom Floor Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Parkside Apartments | 1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 700 SQ FT - RENOVATED | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
The Apartment Homes at 850 Front Street | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
382 Penn | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Prairie Path Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Courts Of Williamsburg | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
The Monroe | Alpine | 1BR,1BA | $1,533 |
Lakeside at Wheaton Apartments | Ontario | 1BR,1BA | $1,557 |
The Mark | Auburn | 1BR,1BA | $1,564 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wheaton, IL
As of October 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wheaton area is the $2.22 price per square foot 4938 Beau Bien Blvd Model at 4938 Beau Bien Blvd, Unit 1B in the in the South Wheaton neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Wheaton apartment is the B1-Renovated Model at Preserve at Cantera starting at $2,175 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the South Wheaton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wheaton apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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4938 Beau Bien Blvd, Unit 1B | 4938 Beau Bien Blvd | 2BR,2BA | $2.22 |
Preserve at Cantera | B1-Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
1511 E Roosevelt Rd | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Renaissance at Carol Stream | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
St. Charles Square | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
Courts Of Williamsburg | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
The Apartment Homes at 850 Front Street | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Carol Stream Crossing | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
Lakeside at Wheaton Apartments | Ontario | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
Parkside Apartments | 1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 700 SQ FT - BPC RENOVATED | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
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Getting Around Wheaton, IL
Walk Score®
72 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
66 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
30 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wheaton Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Wheaton?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Wheaton is at Courthouse Square Apartments listed at $2,605.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wheaton Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wheaton Apartment is $1,336 at Carol Stream Crossing.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Wheaton Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Wheaton is starting from $1,595 at St. Charles Square.
What is the most affordable Wheaton Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Wheaton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lakeside Apartments and starts from $2,199.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Written by: Trey Huguley
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between
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