
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wheaton, IL from $500 (27 Rentals)
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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 | $2,098 | $1,510 | $2,525 |
Cheap Wheaton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,204 | $1,187 | $4,391 |
Cheap Wheaton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,662 | $1,401 | $5,309 |
Cheap Wheaton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,397 | $1,772 | $4,993 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wheaton, IL
Pricing Updated: 08/29/2025Current 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 | $4,811 | $1,425 | 40 |
Cheapest Available Wheaton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Wheaton, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at 1511 E Roosevelt Rd in the Briarcliffe Knolls neighborhood priced from $1,300. Parkside Apartments 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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1511 E Roosevelt Rd | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Parkside Apartments | 1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 700 SQ FT - RENOVATED | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Carol Stream Crossing | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1,415 |
The Arbors of Glen Ellyn | One Bedroom Floor Plan A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,448 |
Prairie Path Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Courts Of Williamsburg | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
Lakeside at Wheaton Apartments | Murphy | 1BR,1BA | $1,533 |
Lakeside Apartments | Erie A | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
Hillcrest Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
The Vantage Naperville | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1,660 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wheaton, IL
As of August 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wheaton area is the $1.81 price per square foot Chadwick Model at The Mark in the in the Jewell Road neighborhood starting from $2,529. The second greatest value Wheaton apartment is the 2/1 Model at 400 S Main Pl starting at $2,145 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the North 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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The Mark | Chadwick | 3BR,2BA | $1.81 |
400 S Main Pl | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
Preserve at Cantera | B6-Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $2.22 |
Briarbrook | Sycamore | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
Renaissance at Carol Stream | 2 Bed 2 Bath A Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.89 |
1511 E Roosevelt Rd | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Courts Of Williamsburg | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Parkside Apartments | 1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 700 SQ FT - BPC RENOVATED | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
Hillcrest Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
Lakeside at Wheaton Apartments | Murphy | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
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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?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- 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 Apex 400 Apartments listed at $1,899.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wheaton Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wheaton Apartment is $1,395 at Parkside Apartments.
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 $1,300 at 1511 E Roosevelt Rd.
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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