Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wheaton, IL from $500 (76 Rentals)

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617 Delles Rd, Unit Unit B
$1,700
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617 Delles RdWheaton, IL 60187
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933 College Ave, Unit B
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933 College Ave, Unit B

933 College AveWheaton, IL 60187
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Briarbrook
$1,809 - $2,843
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1147 Briarbrook DrWheaton, IL 60189
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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
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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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Wheaton
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Wheaton

1030-1034 College AveWheaton, IL 60187
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1039 college Ave
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1039 college Ave

1039 college AveWheaton, IL 60187
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1511 E Roosevelt Rd
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1511 E Roosevelt Rd

1511 E Roosevelt RdWheaton, IL 60187
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252 Shorewood Dr
Glendale HeightsIL60139

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Wheaton, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wheaton, IL

Pricing Updated: 05/28/2026

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$4,877$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. Hillcrest Apartments in the Briarcliffe Knolls neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wheaton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kenilworth Arms1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,200
Hillcrest ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1,350
WHEATON COURT, LLC1br1ba 2nd Floor1BR,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$1,395
Lorraine Park & Parkview Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Prairie Path Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,495
Renaissance at Carol Stream1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,530
Lakeside ApartmentsErie A1BR,1BA$1,575
The MonroeAlpine1BR,1BA$1,581

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wheaton, IL

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wheaton area is the $1.94 price per square foot Two Bedrooms Floor Plan B2 Model at The Arbors of Glen Ellyn in the in the Briarcliffe Knolls neighborhood starting from $1,857. The second greatest value Wheaton apartment is the one bedroom Model at Lorraine Park & Parkview Apartments starting at $1,400 with a $1.56 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.
The Arbors of Glen EllynTwo Bedrooms Floor Plan B22BR,2BA$1.94
Lorraine Park & Parkview Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
1307 College Ave2BR2BR,1BA$1.89
617 Delles Rd, Unit Unit B617 Delles Rd1BR,1BA$1.89
28 N Main St28 N Main St2BR,1BA$1.89
Courts Of Williamsburg1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.88
Kenilworth Arms1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.50
The Apartment Homes at 850 Front StreetOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.86
Hillcrest ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1.99
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 ReNew Wheaton Center listed at $1,645.

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 $1,595 at Parkside 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 $2,699.

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