Wheaton 121
121 N Cross St,
Wheaton, IL 60187
Studio - 3 Beds | $1,815 - $5,557
Rental Market Trends in Wheaton, IL
What is the average rent in Wheaton, IL?
$1,741/month
Average Rent
758 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.9%
Increase in the Last Year
As of July 2025, the average rent in Wheaton, IL is $1,741 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,637/month, which means Wheaton rent prices are 6% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Wheaton, you can expect to pay about $1,224 per month for a studio, $1,741 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,212 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,037 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Wheaton, IL?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.9%, which averages out to $33 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Wheaton, IL
Last Updated July 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
24%
$700 - $1,000/month
34%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
28%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
14%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Wheaton?
Based on current rent prices, Danada Farms North, Briarcliffe Lakes and Glen Ellyn to West Chicago Corridor are the most affordable neighborhoods in Wheaton.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Wheaton?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Wheaton, Danada Farms West and The Retreat at Danada Farms are the most expensive neighborhoods in Wheaton.
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Which Wheaton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Wheaton with the most apartments available are Glen Ellyn to West Chicago Corridor, Downtown Wheaton and Danada Farms West .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Wheaton, IL?
Because the average rent in Wheaton is $1,741, you’ll want to make about $5,803 per month or $69,636 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.
How does Wheaton, IL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Wheaton, IL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$1,240/month
One Bedroom
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$1,819/month
Two Bedroom
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$2,428/month
Three Bedroom
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$4,029/month
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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 June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.