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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 Hunt Club Apartments in the Milwaukee Avenue neighborhood priced from $1,350. Circle Hill Apartments in the Coventry Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wheeling apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hunt Club ApartmentsAsh (1 Bed U)1BR,1BA$1,350
Circle Hill Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,500
Mandalane1A1BR,1BA$1,513
Foxboro ApartmentsEaston1BR,1BA$1,549
Waterford Place ApartmentsPowerscourt 2nd & 3rd Fl (R)1BR,1BA$1,620

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wheeling, IL

As of October 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wheeling area is the $1.82 price per square foot Center Unit Model at Townhomes at Pointe Drive in the in the North Northfield neighborhood starting from $4,295. The second greatest value Wheeling apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Union Apartments starting at $2,200 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the McHenry Road 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.
Townhomes at Pointe DriveCenter Unit3BR,2.5BA$1.82
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 LakeSuperior: Furnished2BR,2BA$2.06
Brook RunJuniper2BR,1BA$2.37
Stonebridge of Arlington Heights1x1 A Reno1BR,1BA$2.02
Lake+House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.30
Hunt Club ApartmentsAsh (1 Bed G)1BR,1BA$1.93
Mandalane1A1BR,1BA$2.21

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wheeling

What type of rentals are currently available in Wheeling?

There are currently 231 Apartments for Rent in Wheeling, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,075 to $11,186. There are also 106 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wheeling ranging from $1,375 to $4,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Wheeling?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Wheeling ranges from $1,375 to $4,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,929.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Wheeling?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Wheeling range from $2,200 to $8,339, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,200 to $4,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,545 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $9,715.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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

Written by: Nicole Harms

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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

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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

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