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1105 College Ave

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Briarbrook
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Briarbrook

1147 Briarbrook DrWheaton, IL 60189
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617 Delles Rd, Unit B
$1,700
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617 Delles Rd, Unit B

617 Delles RdWheaton, IL 60187
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President Apartments
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President Apartments

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

720 Crescent StWheaton, IL 60187
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Wheaton Park Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Wheaton Park Apartments

804-812 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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1039 College Ave
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1039 College Ave

1039 college AveWheaton, IL 60187
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Taft Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Taft Apartments

1003-1007 Taft AveWheaton, 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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Wheaton, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wheaton, IL

Pricing Updated: 07/12/2026

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$4,932$1,39523

Cheapest Available Wheaton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wheaton, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Kenilworth Arms in the East Wheaton neighborhood priced from $1,200. Lisle Station Apartments in the South Wheaton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,241. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wheaton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kenilworth Arms1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,200
Lisle Station Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,241
382 Penn Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,325
St. Charles Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,365
The Apartment Homes at 850 Front StreetOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395
Wheaton Court Apartments1br1ba 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$1,395
Parkside Apartments1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 700 SQ FT - RENOVATED1BR,1BA$1,395
Lorraine Park & Parkview Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
The Arbors of Glen EllynOne Bedroom Floor Plan A21BR,1BA$1,418

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wheaton, IL

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wheaton area is the $2.00 price per square foot 484 Western Ave Model at 484 Western Ave, Unit 2 in the in the East Wheaton neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Wheaton apartment is the 2BR Model at 1307 College Ave starting at $1,700 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the East 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.
484 Western Ave, Unit 2484 Western Ave3BR,2BA$2.00
1307 College Ave2BR2BR,1BA$1.79
617 Delles Rd, Unit B617 Delles Rd1BR,1BA$1.89
28 N Main St28 N Main St2BR,1BA$1.78
Lorraine Park & Parkview Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
Courts Of Williamsburg1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.88
Kenilworth Arms1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.60
The Apartment Homes at 850 Front StreetOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.86
Parkside Apartments1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 700 SQ FT - BPC RENOVATED1BR,1BA$2.07
St. Charles Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.95

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Wheaton, IL
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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 382 Penn Apartments listed at $1,325.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wheaton Apartment is $1,200 at Kenilworth Arms.

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 $1,495 at Taft Apartments.

What is the most affordable Wheaton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Wheaton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at TGM Danada and starts from $2,799.

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