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Rental Market Trends in Wheeling, IL

What is the average rent in Wheeling, IL?

$1,780/month

Average Rent

752 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Wheeling, IL is $1,780 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,631/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 $2,601 per month for a studio, $1,780 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,095 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,077 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,601/month
388 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,780/month
752 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,095/month
1,003 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,077/month
1,562 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,081/month
1,514 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,453/month
2,272 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,590/month
771 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,137/month
1,043 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Wheeling, IL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.4%, which averages out to $43 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 December 2025
$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
41% $1,501 - $2,000/month
29% 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
$1,617/month
716 Sq Ft
Cedar Run Condominiums
$1,617/month
716 Sq Ft
The Arlington Club
$2,021/month
781 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
$2,021/month
781 Sq Ft
Lexington Commons
$1,617/month
716 Sq Ft
Cedar Run Condominiums
$1,617/month
716 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
$1,617/month
716 Sq Ft
Cedar Run Condominiums
$1,617/month
716 Sq Ft
The Arlington Club
$2,021/month
781 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 $1,780, you’ll want to make about $5,933 per month or $71,196 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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† 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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