Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wheaton, IL from $500 (27 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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1511 E Roosevelt Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

1511 E Roosevelt Rd

1511 E Roosevelt RdWheaton, 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: 08/29/2025

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$4,811$1,42540

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1511 E Roosevelt RdTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1,300
Parkside Apartments1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 700 SQ FT - RENOVATED1BR,1BA$1,395
Carol Stream CrossingBirch1BR,1BA$1,415
The Arbors of Glen EllynOne Bedroom Floor Plan A21BR,1BA$1,448
Prairie Path Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,450
Courts Of Williamsburg1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,525
Lakeside at Wheaton ApartmentsMurphy1BR,1BA$1,533
Lakeside ApartmentsErie A1BR,1BA$1,575
Hillcrest ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1,595
The Vantage NapervilleWillow1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The MarkChadwick3BR,2BA$1.81
400 S Main Pl2/12BR,1BA$1.72
Preserve at CanteraB6-Renovated2BR,2BA$2.22
BriarbrookSycamore2BR,2BA$1.78
Renaissance at Carol Stream2 Bed 2 Bath A Renovated2BR,2BA$1.89
1511 E Roosevelt RdTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.37
Courts Of Williamsburg1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79
Parkside Apartments1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 700 SQ FT - BPC RENOVATED1BR,1BA$2.07
Hillcrest ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$2.28
Lakeside at Wheaton ApartmentsMurphy1BR,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

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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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