
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wheeling, IL from $800 (19 Rentals)
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Hunt Club Apartments

Mandalane

264 12th St

Arlington Club Apartments

One Wheeling Town Center
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Briarwood Terrace Apartments

1195 N Boxwood Dr, Unit 103

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Brook Run
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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 | $2,006 | $1,200 | $3,999 |
Cheap Wheeling 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,067 | $1,075 | $4,126 |
Cheap Wheeling 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,663 | $1,600 | $5,363 |
Cheap Wheeling 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,251 | $2,200 | $8,449 |
Cheap Wheeling 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,974 | $9,974 | $9,974 |
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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 $1,450. Mandalane in the McHenry Road neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,498. 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 | $1,450 |
Mandalane | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,498 |
Brook Run | Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
Stonebridge of Arlington Heights | 1x1 A Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1,629 |
Foxboro Apartments | Easton | 1BR,1BA | $1,671 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wheeling, IL
As of October 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wheeling area is the $1.90 price per square foot 2B2BA-2AA Model at One Wheeling Town Center in the in the McHenry Road neighborhood starting from $2,422. The second greatest value Wheeling apartment is the 2 BR/ 2 BA Model at Piper Lane starting at $1,900 with a $1.52 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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One Wheeling Town Center | 2B2BA-2AA | 2BR,2BA | $1.90 |
Piper Lane | 2 BR/ 2 BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
Union Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.80 |
Briarwood Terrace Apartments | Northpoint 2 Split | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
Circle Hill Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.78 |
Mallard Lake | Superior | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
Hunt Club Apartments | Oak (1Bed U-R) | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
Stonebridge of Arlington Heights | 1x1 A Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
Lake+House Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
Mandalane | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
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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?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wheeling Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Wheeling?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Wheeling is at 444 Social listed at $1,855.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wheeling Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wheeling Apartment is $1,450 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 $1,736 at Mandalane.
What is the most affordable Wheeling Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Wheeling Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Union Apartments and starts from $2,200.
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