Wheaton 121
121 N Cross St,
Wheaton, IL 60187
$1,774 - $3,858
Studio - 3 Beds
Wheaton
Wheaton, IL
Area Guide
Surrounded by colleges and universities, this Chicago suburb is ideal for students.
Education
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College Town
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For college students, Wheaton is ideal. This city is home to Wheaton College, and colleges and universities surround the city -- College of DuPage, Midwestern University, Benedictine University, and North Central College are all minutes away. For commuters, Wheaton is just 26 miles west of Downtown Chicago, and the Metra provides a car-free commuting solution.
Wheaton is a terrific suburban city with several landmarks. The Grand Theater, build in 1925, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Town Square Shopping Center provides an outdoor venue filled with shops and restaurants, and the Cosley Zoo is a great (and free for Wheaton Park District residents) place to spend time, especially with kids. Dating back to 1891, the DuPage County Historical Museum provides a gallery, a library room, and an auditorium.
Rent Trends
As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in Wheaton, IL is $1,259 for a studio, $1,735 for one bedroom, $2,244 for two bedrooms, and $2,994 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wheaton has increased by 3.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,735/month
758 Sq Ft
House
$2,714/month
1,194 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,923/month
810 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,892/month
1,255 Sq Ft
Transportation
72
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
30
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
66
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
257 Students
Public
Grades K-5
499 Students
Public
Grades K-5
414 Students
Public
Grades K-5
385 Students
Public
Grades K-5
329 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
674 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
575 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
682 Students
Public
Grades 2-11
47 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,871 Students
Wheaton Warrenville South High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,845 Students
Public
Grades 2-11
47 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lincoln Marsh Natural Area
- Cosley Zoo
- Danada Forest Preserve
- Herrick Lake Forest Preserve
- Cantigny Park
Airports
- Chicago Midway International
- Chicago O'Hare International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.