Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Wheaton Neighborhood of Wheaton, IL from $500 (25 Rentals)

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$1,300 - $1,650

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1039 College Ave

WheatonIL60187

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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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1039 college Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1039 college Ave

1039 college AveWheaton, IL 60187
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Wheaton
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wheaton

1030-1034 College AveWheaton, IL 60187

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Autumn Ridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Ridge Apartments

326 S President StCarol Stream, IL 60188
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Shorewood Tower
1 Bedroom Apartments

Shorewood Tower

1074 Michael CtGlendale Heights, IL 60139
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CSSI Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

CSSI Apartments

160 S Gary AveCarol Stream, IL 60188
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North Wheaton, Wheaton, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Wheaton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Wheaton area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Kenilworth Arms priced from $1,200. WHEATON COURT, LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable North Wheaton apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kenilworth Arms1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,200
WHEATON COURT, LLC1br1ba 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$1,395
Lorraine Park & Parkview Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
St. Charles Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,490
Renaissance at Carol Stream1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Wheaton, IL

As of March 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Wheaton area is the $1.59 price per square foot 933 College Ave Model at 933 College Ave in the in the East Wheaton neighborhood starting from $3,175. The second greatest value North Wheaton apartment is the Two Bedrooms Floor Plan B1 Model at The Arbors of Glen Ellyn starting at $1,816 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the Briarcliffe Knolls neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Wheaton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
933 College Ave933 College Ave3BR,2.5BA$1.59
The Arbors of Glen EllynTwo Bedrooms Floor Plan B12BR,2BA$1.91
Lorraine Park & Parkview Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
1307 College Ave2BR2BR,1BA$1.89
Carol Stream CrossingBirch1BR,1BA$2.14
St. Charles Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.13
Renaissance at Carol Stream1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.18
Lakeside at Wheaton ApartmentsMurphy1BR,1BA$2.32
WHEATON COURT, LLC1br1ba 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$2.29
ReNew Wheaton CenterSix 00Studio ,1BA$3.31

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Wheaton, Wheaton, IL

Ranked #9

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard 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 rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Wheaton Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Wheaton?

The cheapest apartment in North Wheaton is Kenilworth Arms which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in North Wheaton costs $4,825.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Wheaton?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in North Wheaton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in North Wheaton?

Cheap apartments in North Wheaton have an average cost of $258 which is $4,567 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Wheaton.

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