Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Wheaton Neighborhood of Wheaton, IL from $700 (15 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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1039 College Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1039 College Ave

1039 College AveWheaton, IL 60187
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1307 College Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1307 College Ave

1307 College AveWheaton, IL 60187
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Downtown Wheaton, Wheaton, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Wheaton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Wheaton area of Wheaton, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at WHEATON COURT, LLC priced from $1,345. The Arbors of Glen Ellyn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,422. Here are the most affordable Downtown Wheaton apartments for rent in Wheaton, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
WHEATON COURT, LLC1br1ba 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$1,345
The Arbors of Glen EllynOne Bedroom Floor Plan A31BR,1BA$1,422
Parkside Apartments1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 700 SQ FT - RENOVATED1BR,1BA$1,425
TGM DanadaA11BR,1BA$1,749
Wheaton 121A1BR,1BA$1,808

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Wheaton, IL

As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Wheaton area is the $3.04 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 1278 Sq. ft. Model at Apex 400 Apartments in the in the Briarcliffe Knolls neighborhood starting from $3,885. The second greatest value Downtown Wheaton apartment is the B1 The Interlude Model at TGM Retreat at Danada starting at $2,722 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Briarcliffe Knolls neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Wheaton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Apex 400 Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath 1278 Sq. ft.2BR,2BA$3.04
TGM Retreat at DanadaB1 The Interlude2BR,1.5BA$2.50
Renaissance at Carol Stream2 Bed 2 Bath B Renovated2BR,2BA$1.86
Courthouse Square Apartments1 Bedroom - N1BR,1BA$2.94
Wheaton 121E1BR,1BA$2.41
Parkside Apartments1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 700 SQ FT - RENOVATED1BR,1BA$2.04
TGM DanadaA11BR,1BA$2.72
The Arbors of Glen EllynOne Bedroom Floor Plan A31BR,1BA$2.24
ReNew Wheaton CenterSix 151BR,1BA$2.98
WHEATON COURT, LLC1br1ba 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$2.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Wheaton, Wheaton, IL

Ranked #5

Among neighborhoods in Wheaton, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Wheaton Neighborhood in Wheaton, IL

Walk Score®

90 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

83 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

39 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Wheaton Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Wheaton Apartment is $1,345 at WHEATON COURT, LLC.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Wheaton is starting from $1,625 at Parkside Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Wheaton Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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