Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Wheaton Neighborhood of Wheaton, IL from $700 (43 Rentals)

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property at 1039 College Ave

$1,300 - $1,650

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1039 College Ave

WheatonIL60187

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933 College Ave
$1,750 - $3,000
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$1,750 - $3,000

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$1,750 - $3,000
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

933 College Ave

933 College AveWheaton, IL 60187
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property at 1003 S Blanchard St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

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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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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503 Duane St
Studio Apartments

503 Duane St

503 Duane StGlen Ellyn, IL 60137
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440 Lorraine St
2 Bedroom Apartments

440 Lorraine St

440 Lorraine StGlen Ellyn, IL 60137
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East Wheaton, Wheaton, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Wheaton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Wheaton area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Kenilworth Arms priced from $1,200. Wheaton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,209. Here are the most affordable East Wheaton apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kenilworth Arms1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,200
Wheaton0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,209
Parkside Apartments1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 700 SQ FT - RENOVATED1BR,1BA$1,395
Lorraine Park & Parkview Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
The Arbors of Glen EllynOne Bedroom Floor Plan A41BR,1BA$1,520
BriarbrookChestnut1BR,1BA$1,574
ReNew Wheaton CenterSix 00Studio,1BA$1,580
Hillcrest ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1,645
1307 College Ave2BR2BR,1BA$1,700
Lakeside at Wheaton ApartmentsHuron2BR,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Wheaton, IL

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Wheaton area is the $1.50 price per square foot 933 College Ave Model at 933 College Ave in the in the East Wheaton neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value East Wheaton apartment is the B2 The Sonnet Model at TGM Retreat at Danada starting at $2,699 with a $2.30 price per square foot in the Briarcliffe Knolls neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Wheaton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
933 College Ave933 College Ave3BR,2.5BA$1.50
TGM Retreat at DanadaB2 The Sonnet2BR,2BA$2.30
Lorraine Park & Parkview Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
1307 College Ave2BR2BR,1BA$1.89
Lakeside at Wheaton ApartmentsHuron2BR,1BA$2.00
BriarbrookChestnut1BR,1BA$2.17
Parkside Apartments1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 700 SQ FT - BPC RENOVATED1BR,1BA$2.07
Hillcrest ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$2.35
The Arbors of Glen EllynOne Bedroom Floor Plan A41BR,1BA$2.35
Wheaton0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.69

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East Wheaton, Wheaton, IL

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Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Illinois, including Wheaton. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, multifamily communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Wheaton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Wheaton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Wheaton is at Wheaton listed at $1,209.

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

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

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Wheaton is starting from $1,650 at Parkside Apartments.

What is the most affordable East Wheaton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Wheaton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at TGM Danada and starts from $2,699.

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