Wheaton 121
121 N Cross St,
Wheaton, IL 60187
Studio - 3 Beds | $1,659 - $5,549
$1,704/month
Average Rent
759 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.4%
Increase in the Last Year
As of June 2025, the average rent in Wheaton, IL is $1,704 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,627/month, which means Wheaton rent prices are 5% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Wheaton, you can expect to pay about $1,223 per month for a studio, $1,704 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,250 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,101 or more.
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.4%, which averages out to $8 more per month.
Based on current rent prices, Danada Farms North, Briarcliffe Lakes and Danada Farms East are the most affordable 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.
The neighborhoods in Wheaton with the most apartments available are Glen Ellyn to West Chicago Corridor, Downtown Wheaton and Danada Farms East .
Because the average rent in Wheaton is $1,704, you’ll want to make about $5,680 per month or $68,160 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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