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Rental Market Trends in Wheeling, IL

What is the average rent in Wheeling, IL?

$1,775/month

Average Rent

752 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Wheeling, IL is $1,775 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,624/month, which means Wheeling rent prices are 9% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Wheeling, you can expect to pay about $2,578 per month for a studio, $1,775 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,089 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,759 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,578/month
388 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,775/month
752 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,089/month
994 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,759/month
1,332 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,392/month
996 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,956/month
1,573 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,995/month
1,213 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,389/month
1,116 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,808/month
1,560 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Wheeling, IL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.2%, which averages out to $5 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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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Wheeling, IL
Last Updated January 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Wheeling, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
29% $1,001 - $1,500/month
35% $1,501 - $2,000/month
35% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Wheeling?

Based on current rent prices, Lexington Commons, Cedar Run Condominiums and The Arlington Club are the most affordable neighborhoods in Wheeling.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lexington Commons
$1,609/month
709 Sq Ft
Cedar Run Condominiums
$1,609/month
709 Sq Ft
The Arlington Club
$2,164/month
784 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Wheeling?

Based on current rent prices, The Arlington Club, Lexington Commons and Cedar Run Condominiums are the most expensive neighborhoods in Wheeling.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Arlington Club
$2,164/month
784 Sq Ft
Lexington Commons
$1,609/month
709 Sq Ft
Cedar Run Condominiums
$1,609/month
709 Sq Ft

Which Wheeling neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Wheeling with the most apartments available are Lexington Commons, Cedar Run Condominiums and The Arlington Club .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lexington Commons
$1,609/month
709 Sq Ft
Cedar Run Condominiums
$1,609/month
709 Sq Ft
The Arlington Club
$2,164/month
784 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Wheeling is $1,775, you’ll want to make about $5,916 per month or $70,992 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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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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