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Rental Market Trends in Wheaton, IL

What is the average rent in Wheaton, IL?

$1,745/month

Average Rent

758 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Wheaton, IL is $1,745 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,626/month, which means Wheaton rent prices are 7% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Wheaton, you can expect to pay about $1,281 per month for a studio, $1,745 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,273 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,889 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,281/month
466 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,745/month
758 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,273/month
1,066 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,889/month
1,362 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,761/month
1,095 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,077/month
968 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Wheaton, IL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.8%, which averages out to $67 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Wheaton, IL
Last Updated March 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Wheaton, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
24% $700 - $1,000/month
28% $1,001 - $1,500/month
31% $1,501 - $2,000/month
17% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Wheaton?

Based on current rent prices, Glen Ellyn to West Chicago Corridor and Downtown Wheaton" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Wheaton.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Glen Ellyn to West Chicago Corridor
$2,000/month
771 Sq Ft
Downtown Wheaton
$2,071/month
755 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Wheaton?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Wheaton and Glen Ellyn to West Chicago Corridor" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Wheaton.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Wheaton
$2,071/month
755 Sq Ft
Glen Ellyn to West Chicago Corridor
$2,000/month
771 Sq Ft

Which Wheaton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Wheaton with the most apartments available are Glen Ellyn to West Chicago Corridor and Downtown Wheaton" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Glen Ellyn to West Chicago Corridor
$2,000/month
771 Sq Ft
Downtown Wheaton
$2,071/month
755 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Wheaton, IL?

Because the average rent in Wheaton is $1,745, you’ll want to make about $5,816 per month or $69,792 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment Averages

Glen Ellyn to West Chicago Corridor

Wheaton, IL

Downtown Wheaton

Wheaton, IL

Studio
$1,694/month
$1,300/month
One Bedroom
$1,616/month
$1,817/month
Two Bedroom
$1,910/month
$2,585/month
Three Bedroom
$2,592/month
$3,905/month
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$1,755 - $2,710

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BH
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TGM Communities LLC
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  • 11,112

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2 Communities in Wheaton
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Village Green
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  • 33,877

    Units

  • 96

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1 Community in Wheaton
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Red Tail Residential
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  • 7,184

    Units

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1 Community in Wheaton
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Highlands Vista Group Management LLC
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  • 7,792

    Units

  • 35

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1 Community in Wheaton
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The Simon Konover Company
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  • 5,475

    Units

  • 26

    Cities

1 Community in Wheaton
Hayman Company
Hayman Company
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  • 23

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1 Community in Wheaton
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† 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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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