Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Center Neighborhood of Wheaton, IL from $700 (40 Rentals)

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property at 1003 S Blanchard St

$2,000

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$2,000
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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1003 S Blanchard St

WheatonIL60188

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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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Wheaton
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wheaton

1030-1034 College AveWheaton, IL 60187

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1039 college Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1039 college Ave

1039 college AveWheaton, IL 60187
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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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property at 1700 Lakecliffe Dr

$1,850

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$1,850
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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1700 Lakecliffe Dr

WheatonIL60189

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1041 College Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

1041 College Ave

1041 College AveWheaton, IL 60187
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property at 330 Duane St

$1,850

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$1,850
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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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330 Duane St

Glen EllynIL60137
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CSSI Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

CSSI Apartments

160 S Gary AveCarol Stream, IL 60188
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440 Lorraine St
2 Bedroom Apartments

440 Lorraine St

440 Lorraine StGlen Ellyn, IL 60137
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400 S Main Pl
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

400 S Main Pl

400 S Main PlCarol Stream, IL 60188
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Center, Wheaton, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Center area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Kenilworth Arms priced from $1,200. Lorraine Park & Parkview Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Center apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kenilworth Arms1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,200
Lorraine Park & Parkview Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
The Arbors of Glen EllynOne Bedroom Floor Plan A41BR,1BA$1,490
ReNew Wheaton CenterSix 00Studio,1BA$1,620
382 Penn Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,695
1307 College Ave2BR2BR,1BA$1,700
392 Executive DrTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,745
Lakeside at Wheaton ApartmentsHuron2BR,1BA$1,745
Carol Stream CrossingBirch1BR,1BA$1,825
Courthouse Square Apartments1 Bedroom - K1BR,1BA$2,567

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center, IL

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Center area is the $3.45 price per square foot 3 Bedroom - Y Model at Courthouse Square Apartments in the in the East Wheaton neighborhood starting from $4,950. The second greatest value Center apartment is the Michigan Model at Lakeside at Wheaton Apartments starting at $1,844 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Briarcliffe Knolls neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Courthouse Square Apartments3 Bedroom - Y3BR,2BA$3.45
Lakeside at Wheaton ApartmentsMichigan2BR,2BA$2.00
Lorraine Park & Parkview Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
1307 College Ave2BR2BR,1BA$1.89
392 Executive DrTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.94
Carol Stream CrossingBirch1BR,1BA$2.50
The Arbors of Glen EllynOne Bedroom Floor Plan A41BR,1BA$2.31
ReNew Wheaton CenterSix 15AStudio ,1BA$2.72
382 Penn Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.21

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This website is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Wheaton. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Center Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Center?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Center is at ReNew Wheaton Center listed at $1,675.

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

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

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Center Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Center is starting from $1,700 at Lorraine Park & Parkview Apartments.

What is the most affordable Center Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Courthouse Square Apartments and starts from $4,950.

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