Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Wheaton Neighborhood of Wheaton, IL from $2,200 (5 Rentals)

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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 Prairie Path Apartments priced from $1,495. ReNew Wheaton Center has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable Downtown Wheaton apartments for rent in Wheaton, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prairie Path Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,495
ReNew Wheaton CenterSeven 911BR,1BA$1,700
Courthouse Square ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$2,402

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Wheaton, IL

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Wheaton area is the $3.29 price per square foot C2 Model at Courthouse Square Apartments in the in the South Wheaton neighborhood starting from $4,933. The second greatest value Downtown Wheaton apartment is the Six 15B Model at ReNew Wheaton Center starting at $1,795 with a $2.92 price per square foot in the South Wheaton 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.
Courthouse Square ApartmentsC23BR,2BA$3.29
ReNew Wheaton CenterSix 15B1BR,1BA$2.92
Prairie Path Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.49

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Downtown Wheaton, Wheaton, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Wheaton

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Wheaton?

There are currently 50 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Wheaton, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,400 to $6,180. There are also 8 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Wheaton ranging from $2,200 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Wheaton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Wheaton ranges from $2,200 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,991.

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