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property at 32 Sterling Cir

$1,999 - $2,556

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32 Sterling Cir

WheatonIL60189
property at 507 W Wesley St

$2,000 - $5,750

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507 W Wesley St

WheatonIL60187
property at 28 Sterling Cir

$2,031 - $2,556

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28 Sterling Cir

WheatonIL60189

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property at 82 Sterling Cir

$2,126 - $2,299

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82 Sterling Cir

WheatonIL60189
property at 84 Sterling Cir

$2,131 - $2,556

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84 Sterling Cir

WheatonIL60189

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South Wheaton, Wheaton, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Wheaton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Wheaton area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Kenilworth Arms priced from $1,200. The Apartment Homes at 850 Front Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable South Wheaton apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kenilworth Arms1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,200
The Apartment Homes at 850 Front StreetOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395
Parkside Apartments1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 700 SQ FT - RENOVATED1BR,1BA$1,395
Lorraine Park & Parkview Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
382 Penn Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,425
Arboretum VillagesElm1BR,1BA$1,442
The Arbors of Glen EllynOne Bedroom Floor Plan A41BR,1BA$1,454
Prairie Path Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,495
Taft Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Wheaton, IL

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the South 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 South Wheaton apartment is the Hickory Model at Briarbrook starting at $2,028 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Briarcliffe Knolls neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Wheaton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1671 Grosvenor Cir, Unit C1671 Grosvenor Cir2BR,2BA$2.00
BriarbrookHickory2BR,2BA$2.00
1307 College Ave2BR2BR,1BA$1.79
617 Delles Rd, Unit Unit B617 Delles Rd1BR,1BA$1.89
Lorraine Park & Parkview Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
Courts Of Williamsburg1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.88
The Apartment Homes at 850 Front StreetOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.86
Kenilworth Arms1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.60
Arboretum VillagesElm1BR,1BA$1.99
Parkside Apartments1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 700 SQ FT - BPC RENOVATED1BR,1BA$2.07

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Wheaton

What type of rentals are currently available in South Wheaton?

There are currently 156 Apartments for Rent in South Wheaton, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $8,448. There are also 91 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Wheaton ranging from $1,500 to $6,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Wheaton ranges from $1,500 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,257.

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