Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wheaton, IL from $500 (28 Rentals)

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President Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

President Apartments

209-211 President StWheaton, IL 60187
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720 Crescent St
Studio Apartments

720 Crescent St

720 Crescent StWheaton, IL 60187
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Monticello Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monticello Apartments

995-1005 S Lorraine RdWheaton, IL 60189
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Wheaton
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wheaton

1030-1034 College AveWheaton, IL 60187
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1039 College Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1039 College Ave

1039 College AveWheaton, IL 60187
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503 Duane St
Studio Apartments

503 Duane St

503 Duane StGlen Ellyn, IL 60137
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Creekview Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Creekview Apartments

5011 Fender RdLisle, IL 60532
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Autumn Ridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Ridge Apartments

326 S President StCarol Stream, IL 60188
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CSSI Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

CSSI Apartments

160 S Gary AveCarol Stream, IL 60188
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1014 Burlington Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1014 Burlington Ave

1014 Burlington AveLisle, IL 60532
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Wheaton, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wheaton, IL

Pricing Updated: 07/15/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Wheaton$4,995$1,44530

Cheapest Available Wheaton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wheaton, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 1511 E Roosevelt Rd in the Briarcliffe Knolls neighborhood priced from $1,300. Gentry Manor Apartments in the East Wheaton 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1511 E Roosevelt RdOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,300
Gentry Manor Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,395
Parkside Apartments1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 700 SQ FT - RENOVATED1BR,1BA$1,395
The Apartment Homes at 850 Front StreetOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Lorraine Park & Parkview Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Carol Stream CrossingOak1BR,1BA$1,481
Renaissance at Carol Stream1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,495
Courts Of Williamsburg1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,525
Hillcrest ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1,530
400 S Main PlStudioStudio,1BA$1,535

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wheaton, IL

As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wheaton area is the $1.80 price per square foot Hickory Model at Briarbrook in the in the Briarcliffe Knolls neighborhood starting from $1,830. The second greatest value Wheaton apartment is the Two Bedrooms Floor Plan B2 Model at The Arbors of Glen Ellyn starting at $1,868 with a $1.95 price per square foot in the Briarcliffe Knolls neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wheaton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
BriarbrookHickory2BR,2BA$1.80
The Arbors of Glen EllynTwo Bedrooms Floor Plan B22BR,2BA$1.95
Lorraine Park & Parkview Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
The MarkBerkshire2BR,1BA$2.13
Courts Of Williamsburg1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79
The Apartment Homes at 850 Front StreetOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87
Carol Stream CrossingBirch1BR,1BA$2.10
Gentry Manor Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.99
Parkside Apartments1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 700 SQ FT - RENOVATED1BR,1BA$1.99
1511 E Roosevelt RdOne Bed1BR,1BA$2.00

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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

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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 Lisle Station Apartments listed at $1,435.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wheaton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wheaton Apartment is $1,300 at 1511 E Roosevelt Rd.

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 $1,700 at Lorraine Park & Parkview Apartments.

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 $2,260.

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