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

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55-77 E Strong St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

55-77 E Strong St

55-77 E Strong StWheeling, IL 60090
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Rivertrail Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rivertrail Apartments

515-519 S Milwaukee AveWheeling, IL 60090
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Wheeling Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wheeling Manor

305 9th StWheeling, IL 60090
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Mallard Lake
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mallard Lake

1572 Teal LnWheeling, IL 60090
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Park Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Meadows

62 S Wolf RdWheeling, IL 60090
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Wheeling, IL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Briarwood Terrace ApartmentsSandstone 11BR,1BA$1,450
Mandalane1A1BR,1BA$1,498
Brook RunCypress1BR,1BA$1,625
Stonebridge of Arlington Heights1x1 A Reno1BR,1BA$1,629
Foxboro ApartmentsEaston1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
One Wheeling Town Center2B2BA-2AA2BR,2BA$1.90
Piper Lane2 BR/ 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.52
Union Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.80
Briarwood Terrace ApartmentsNorthpoint 2 Split2BR,2BA$1.83
Circle Hill Apartments2 Bedroom/1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.78
Mallard LakeSuperior2BR,2BA$1.92
Hunt Club ApartmentsOak (1Bed U-R)1BR,1BA$2.06
Stonebridge of Arlington Heights1x1 A Reno1BR,1BA$1.92
Lake+House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.30
Mandalane1A1BR,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

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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago

Written by: Nicole Harms

I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.