
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wheeling, IL from $800 (15 Rentals)
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1110 N Wheeling Rd

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Wheeling, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wheeling?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Wheeling Studio Apartments | $2,349 | $1,200 | $4,280 |
Cheap Wheeling 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,357 | $1,075 | $4,725 |
Cheap Wheeling 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,892 | $1,430 | $5,799 |
Cheap Wheeling 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,958 | $1,891 | $4,995 |
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Cheapest Available Wheeling Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Wheeling, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Briarwood Terrace Apartments in the North Northfield neighborhood priced from $1,475. Union Apartments in the McHenry Road neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,522. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wheeling apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Briarwood Terrace Apartments | Sandstone 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
Union Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,522 |
Mandalane | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,579 |
Stonebridge of Arlington Heights | 1x1 A Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1,659 |
Foxboro Apartments | Astor | 1BR,1BA | $1,714 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wheeling, IL
As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wheeling area is the $1.48 price per square foot 2 BR/ 2 BA Model at Piper Lane in the in the North Northfield neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Wheeling apartment is the 3 Bedroom S Model at Lake+House Apartments starting at $2,599 with a $2.22 price per square foot in the North Northfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wheeling apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Piper Lane | 2 BR/ 2 BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
Lake+House Apartments | 3 Bedroom S | 2BR,2BA | $2.22 |
Briarwood Terrace Apartments | Northpoint 2 SBS | 2BR,2BA | $1.89 |
Mallard Lake | Superior: Enhanced | 2BR,2BA | $2.37 |
Brook Run | Birch | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
Union Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
Stonebridge of Arlington Heights | 1x1 A Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
The Green at Chevy Chase | Medinah | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
Hunt Club Apartments | Oak (1Bed G-R) | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
Mandalane | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
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Getting Around Wheeling, IL
Walk Score®
45 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
50 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
23 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wheeling Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wheeling Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wheeling Apartment is $1,475 at Briarwood Terrace Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Wheeling Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Wheeling is starting from $1,522 at Union Apartments.
What is the most affordable Wheeling Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Wheeling Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 444 Social and starts from $3,750.
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