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Wheaton, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wheaton, IL

Pricing Updated: 08/22/2025

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$4,856$1,42540

Cheapest Available Wheaton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wheaton, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Parkside Apartments in the Briarcliffe Knolls neighborhood priced from $1,395. The Arbors of Glen Ellyn in the Briarcliffe Knolls neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,441. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wheaton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkside Apartments1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 700 SQ FT - RENOVATED1BR,1BA$1,395
The Arbors of Glen EllynOne Bedroom Floor Plan A21BR,1BA$1,441
Prairie Path Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,450
Renaissance at Carol Stream1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,495
Courts Of Williamsburg1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,525
The MonroeAlpine1BR,1BA$1,569
Lakeside ApartmentsErie A1BR,1BA$1,575
Hillcrest ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1,595
Carol Stream CrossingOak1BR,1BA$1,603
The Vantage NapervilleWillow1BR,1BA$1,660

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wheaton, IL

As of August 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wheaton area is the $1.72 price per square foot 2/1 Model at 400 S Main Pl in the in the North Wheaton neighborhood starting from $2,145. The second greatest value Wheaton apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath - Upgraded Model at Willows of Wheaton starting at $2,650 with a $2.16 price per square foot in the North 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.
400 S Main Pl2/12BR,1BA$1.72
Willows of Wheaton3 Bed 2 Bath - Upgraded3BR,2BA$2.16
117 N West St, Unit 1st Floor117 N West St2BR,1BA$1.67
Avant at the ArboretumVan Gogh2BR,2BA$2.05
BriarbrookSycamore2BR,2BA$1.82
Arboretum VillagesPine1BR,1BA$1.97
Courts Of Williamsburg1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79
Carol Stream CrossingOak1BR,1BA$2.00
Parkside Apartments1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 700 SQ FT - BPC RENOVATED1BR,1BA$2.07
Renaissance at Carol Stream1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.17

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What type of rentals are currently available in Wheaton?

There are currently 166 Apartments for Rent in Wheaton, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,187 to $5,987. There are also 120 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wheaton ranging from $1,275 to $6,000.

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Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Wheaton ranges from $1,275 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,841.

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