Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wheaton, IL from $500 (32 Rentals)

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Autumn Mist on Lorraine
$1,435 - $1,720
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$1,420 - $1,705
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$1,435 - $1,720
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Autumn Mist on Lorraine

881 S Lorraine RdWheaton, IL 60189
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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 to 1 Bedroom Apartments

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
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1039 college Ave

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

Wheaton

1030-1034 College AveWheaton, IL 60187

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The Arbors of Glen Ellyn
$1,411 - $2,338
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$1,361 - $2,288
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$1,411 - $2,338
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The Arbors of Glen Ellyn

325 Ramblewood DrGlen Ellyn, IL 60137
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503 Duane St
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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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Shorewood Tower
1 Bedroom Apartments

Shorewood Tower

1074 Michael CtGlendale Heights, IL 60139
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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
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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: 02/26/2026

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$5,041$1,39516

Cheapest Available Wheaton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wheaton, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at St. Charles Square in the North Wheaton neighborhood priced from $1,325. The Apartment Homes at 850 Front Street in the South 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
St. Charles Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,325
The Apartment Homes at 850 Front StreetOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395
WHEATON COURT, LLC1br1ba 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
382 Penn1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,425
Carol Stream CrossingOak1BR,1BA$1,534
BriarbrookChestnut1BR,1BA$1,567
Lakeside ApartmentsErie A1BR,1BA$1,575
Lisle Station Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,590

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wheaton, IL

As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wheaton area is the $1.59 price per square foot 933 College Ave Model at 933 College Ave in the in the East Wheaton neighborhood starting from $3,175. The second greatest value Wheaton apartment is the 484 Western Ave Model at 484 Western Ave, Unit 3 starting at $2,400 with a $2.00 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.
933 College Ave933 College Ave3BR,2.5BA$1.59
484 Western Ave, Unit 3484 Western Ave2BR,1BA$2.00
The Arbors of Glen EllynTwo Bedrooms Floor Plan B12BR,2BA$1.91
Lorraine Park & Parkview Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
1307 College Ave2BR2BR,1BA$1.89
Courts Of Williamsburg1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.88
The Apartment Homes at 850 Front StreetOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.86
BriarbrookChestnut1BR,1BA$2.16
Parkside Apartments1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 700 SQ FT - BPC RENOVATED1BR,1BA$2.07
St. Charles Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.89

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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 listed at $1,525.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wheaton Apartment is $1,325 at St. Charles Square.

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 $1,650 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 Lakeside Apartments and starts from $2,270.

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