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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Peaceful community
  • All other utilities included
  • Newly updated and renovated units

Location

515 S Milwaukee Ave # 519, Wheeling, IL 60090, USA
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(844) 325-9226 ext. 9440

Property Overview

Rivertrail Homes offers a strong mix of value, convenience, and quality, with an 8.8 Zumper expert rating, top marks for price and amenities, and a location rating of 9. It features a peaceful community, all other utilities included, and newly updated, renovated units, while also standing out for exceptional value for money and strong value per square foot compared with nearby properties.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Rivertrail Homes is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Rivertrail Homes has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • More space

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Rivertrail Homes - 515-1...2 bed1 bath950 sqft$1,395 /moAvailable July 1. Newly updated and renovated units, bright and airy! Pets are welcome! Tenants only pay electric, all other utilities are included! Units come with their own dedicated parking spots. Beautiful property comprised of three buildings surrounded by nature. Enjoy the views of the serene Des Plaines river and all that Potawatami Woods has to offer! Ample shopping and dining amenities in walking distance. Schedule your showing now, in-person showings available!

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Amenities for Rivertrail Homes

Apartment Amenities

Trash IncludedUtilities Included
Utilities/SewerWater

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite Laundry
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time.

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OPTIONAL FEES

Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat

Pet Terms

1 cat max.

Dog

Pet Terms

1 dog max.

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About Rivertrail Homes

HomeApartments in Wheeling Rivertrail Homes

Enjoy this newly renovated, oversized JUMBO unit filled with natural light and modern updates. This pet-friendly home keeps things simple you only pay electric, with other utilities included. Located in a peaceful, nature-filled community, the property features three buildings with beautiful views of the Des Plaines River and nearby Potawatomi Woods. Each unit comes with a dedicated parking spot, plus shopping and dining just steps away. Schedule your in-person showing today this one won't last!


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Rivertrail Homes is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Rivertrail Homes has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Rivertrail Homes
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Rivertrail Homes offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Rivertrail Homes stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Rivertrail Homes is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Rivertrail Homes does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Rivertrail Homes provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Rivertrail Homes is great for:

Pet owners

  • 2 pet hospitals in the area
  • 1 pet supply store near the property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Rivertrail Homes compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
More space
The 2-bedroom is 108 sqft larger than other listings nearby

Considerations

Grow a garden indoors
A balcony, backyard, or shared outdoor space isn't available
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in Wheeling

2-bedroom apartments at Rivertrail Homes cost about 25% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Wheeling.

Median rents as of Jan 25 2025.
Wheeling
A table of studio rental data trends in Wheeling
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$2,005
July 2024$2,005
August 2024$2,005
September 2024$2,005
October 2024$1,025
November 2024$1,029
December 2024$1,045
January 2025$1,045

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 515 S Milwaukee Ave # 519?

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$55,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $55,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,395.
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Schools near Rivertrail Homes

Walt Whitman Elementary School

133 wille ave

wheeling, IL, 60090

PK, K-5Public
C

Prairie Trails School

805 n burning bush ln

mt prospect, IL, 60056

PK, KPublic

Bannockburn School

2165 telegraph rd

bannockburn, IL, 60015

K-8Public
A+

Early Learning Center

10000 dee rd

des plaines, IL, 60016

PKPublic

The Early Learning Center

1900 w lonnquist blvd

mt prospect, IL, 60056

PKPublic
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Getting around Wheeling near 515 S Milwaukee Ave # 519

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 515 S Milwaukee Ave # 519, Wheeling

Groceries

7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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