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Rental Market Trends in Wheaton, IL

What is the average rent in Wheaton, IL?

$1,754/month

Average Rent

758 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Wheaton, IL is $1,754 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/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 $1,250 per month for a studio, $1,754 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,248 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,030 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,250/month
473 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,754/month
758 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,248/month
1,066 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,030/month
1,362 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,707/month
850 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,127/month
996 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 0.4%, which averages out to $8 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 April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Wheaton, IL
Last Updated April 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
24% $1,001 - $1,500/month
38% $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, Glen Ellyn to West Chicago Corridor, Downtown Wheaton and Danada Farms West are the most affordable neighborhoods in Wheaton.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Glen Ellyn to West Chicago Corridor
$1,994/month
761 Sq Ft
Downtown Wheaton
$2,048/month
756 Sq Ft
Danada Farms West
$2,490/month
996 Sq Ft
The Retreat at Danada Farms
$2,490/month
996 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Wheaton?

Based on current rent prices, Danada Farms West, The Retreat at Danada Farms and Downtown Wheaton are the most expensive neighborhoods in Wheaton.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Danada Farms West
$2,490/month
996 Sq Ft
The Retreat at Danada Farms
$2,490/month
996 Sq Ft
Downtown Wheaton
$2,048/month
756 Sq Ft
Glen Ellyn to West Chicago Corridor
$1,994/month
761 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, Downtown Wheaton and Danada Farms West .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Glen Ellyn to West Chicago Corridor
$1,994/month
761 Sq Ft
Downtown Wheaton
$2,048/month
756 Sq Ft
Danada Farms West
$2,490/month
996 Sq Ft
The Retreat at Danada Farms
$2,490/month
996 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 $1,754, you’ll want to make about $5,846 per month or $70,152 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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Wheaton, IL

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How does Wheaton, IL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Glen Ellyn to West Chicago Corridor

Wheaton, IL

Danada Farms West

Wheaton, IL

Studio
$1,696/month
-
One Bedroom
$1,654/month
-
Two Bedroom
$1,951/month
-
Three Bedroom
$2,771/month
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Apartment communities in Wheaton we think you'll love

TGM Danada

TGM Danada

2 Sterling Cir,
Wheaton, IL 60189

$1,799 - $3,108

1-3 Beds

TGM Retreat at Danada

TGM Retreat at Danada

22 Vivaldi Ct,
Wheaton, IL 60189

$2,119 - $4,099

1-3 Beds

Apex 400 Apartments

Apex 400 Apartments

400 N Main St,
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

$1,945 - $5,045

Studio - 3 Beds

ReNew Wheaton Center

ReNew Wheaton Center

2-6 WHEATON Ctr,
WHEATON, IL 60187

$1,580 - $2,870

Studio - 2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Wheaton, IL

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BH
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  • 83,796

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  • 157

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2 Communities in Wheaton
TGM Communities LLC
TGM Communities LLC
  • 29

    Communities

  • 11,112

    Units

  • 20

    Cities

2 Communities in Wheaton
Village Green
Village Green
  • 162

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  • 33,189

    Units

  • 92

    Cities

1 Community in Wheaton
Highlands Vista Group Management LLC
Highlands Vista Group Management LLC
  • 46

    Communities

  • 7,792

    Units

  • 35

    Cities

1 Community in Wheaton
Red Tail Residential
Red Tail Residential
  • 43

    Communities

  • 6,009

    Units

  • 34

    Cities

1 Community in Wheaton
The Simon Konover Company
The Simon Konover Company
  • 39

    Communities

  • 5,478

    Units

  • 26

    Cities

1 Community in Wheaton
Hayman Company
Hayman Company
  • 28

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  • 8,480

    Units

  • 22

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1 Community in Wheaton
Marquette Management
Marquette Management
  • 19

    Communities

  • 7,042

    Units

  • 18

    Cities

1 Community in Wheaton

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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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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