
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Wheaton Neighborhood of Wheaton, IL from $500 (44 Rentals)
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Lorraine Park & Parkview Apartments

Autumn Mist on Lorraine

Prairie Path Apartments

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Lakeside at Wheaton Apartments

1307 College Ave

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617 Delles Rd, Unit B

ReNew Wheaton Center
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1426 Stonebridge Circle, Unit K5

1344 S Lorraine Rd, Unit LeClair Condominiums B

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President Apartments

720 Crescent St

College Court Apartments

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1039 College Ave

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Taft Apartments

1040 Garner Ave

1511 E Roosevelt Rd

1444 Stonebridge Cir

1407 Roosevelt Rd
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1486 Stonebridge Cir

507 W Wesley St

Villagebrook Apartments

Kenilworth Arms

475 St Moritz Dr

St. Charles Square

382 Penn Apartments

234 Shorewood Dr, Unit GC
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Carol Stream Crossing

The Arbors of Glen Ellyn

Renaissance at Carol Stream

Parkside Estates

Anthony Place at Glendale Heights

Autumn Ridge Apartments

Shorewood Tower

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Covered Bridges Apartment

392 Executive Dr

440 Lorraine St

281 Shorewood Dr
North Wheaton, Wheaton, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Wheaton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Wheaton Studio Apartments | $2,243 | $1,525 | $2,788 |
| North Wheaton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,750 | $1,187 | $3,075 |
| North Wheaton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,159 | $1,401 | $4,471 |
| North Wheaton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,012 | $1,772 | $8,448 |
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There are currently 44 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Wheaton Neighborhood of Wheaton, IL.
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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. St. Charles Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,365. Here are the most affordable North Wheaton apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenilworth Arms | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| St. Charles Square | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,365 |
| Wheaton Court Apartments | 1br1ba 2nd Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Lorraine Park & Parkview Apartments | one bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| 382 Penn Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| The Arbors of Glen Ellyn | One Bedroom Floor Plan A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,487 |
| Prairie Path Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Taft Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Carol Stream Crossing | Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,504 |
| Renaissance at Carol Stream | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,505 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Wheaton, IL
As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Wheaton area is the $2.00 price per square foot 1671 Grosvenor Cir Model at 1671 Grosvenor Cir, Unit C in the in the East Wheaton neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value North Wheaton apartment is the 2BR Model at 1307 College Ave starting at $1,700 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the East Wheaton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Wheaton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1671 Grosvenor Cir, Unit C | 1671 Grosvenor Cir | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| 1307 College Ave | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Lorraine Park & Parkview Apartments | one bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 617 Delles Rd, Unit Unit B | 617 Delles Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| ReNew Wheaton Center | Seven 91 | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| Kenilworth Arms | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Carol Stream Crossing | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Taft Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| St. Charles Square | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Renaissance at Carol Stream | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
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Best Local Schools in North Wheaton, Wheaton, IL
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Wheaton Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Wheaton?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Wheaton is under $1,505.
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 $2,256.
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 1 regular apartments in North Wheaton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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