Last updated on June 23, 2026

Average rent in
William Rainey Harper College, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Wheeling

$2,027/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wheeling is $2,027 per month as of June 2026. This is 4% above the national average rent, or $77 more per month.

$2.06

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wheeling

247

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wheeling rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in William Rainey Harper College, IL

Average rent prices in Wheeling have increased by 8% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in William Rainey Harper College, IL

Rent prices in Wheeling vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wheeling is $1,855, whereas a house costs $2,615. 1-bedroom apartments in Wheeling run $1,632 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,932.

Listings

Studio

$1,812

-

3%

1 bedroom

$1,650

-

7%

2 bedroom

$2,050

-

14%

3 bedroom

$2,700

-

1%

4 bedroom

$3,550

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,812

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,550

The table above reflects average rent prices in William Rainey Harper College, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in William Rainey Harper College, IL

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5d+ ago

House for rent in Hanover Park

$875 - 1 Bedroom in shared House In Hanover Park With Great Amenities

7932 Sherwood Cir N #NA, Hanover Park, IL 60133

1 bed

1 bath

$875

House for rent

Available Jun 15

Barrington Lakes Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

8.8

Very good

Barrington Lakes Apartments

2200 Hassell Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,225–$2,520

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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2h ago

9.9

Excellent

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21 Kristin Dr, Schaumburg, IL 60195

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,629–$3,273

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 26

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1d ago

8.6

Very good

Village in the Park Apartments

1417 Valley Lake Dr, Schaumburg, IL 60195

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,380–$2,210

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for William Rainey Harper College, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Wheeling rental market.

How much is rent in Wheeling?

The average rent in Wheeling is $2,027 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wheeling?

Average rent prices in Wheeling have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Wheeling rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wheeling is 4% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $77 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Wheeling?

To comfortably afford rent in Wheeling, you'd need to earn approximately $81,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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