Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 15, 2026
Average rent in
Wheaton, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on August 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Wheaton, IL rent slipped 8.4% year over year, with a current median of $2,230/month. Renters today are paying $156 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Wheaton runs 15.9% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, placing it in the pricier suburban markets near Chicago with 129 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Wheaton rent for about $1,610/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,994/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,349/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,812/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,850/month. This range reflects the diversity of options for renters by bedroom count.
Median rent
Median rent in Wheaton
$2,230/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Wheaton is $2,230 per month as of August 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $305 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wheaton
129
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Wheaton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Wheaton, IL
Average rent prices in Wheaton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Wheaton, IL
Rent prices in Wheaton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wheaton is $2,131, whereas a house costs $2,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Wheaton run $1,994 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,349.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,610 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,994 |  1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,349 | No Change | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $2,812 | No Change | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $3,850 | 38% | 1% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Wheaton, IL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,131 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,250 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,650 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,610
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,994
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,349
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,812
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,850
Last 30 days
38%
Last year
1%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Wheaton, IL.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,131
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Wheaton, 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.
How does rent in Wheaton, IL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Wheaton and Aurora by all bedroom counts and property types.
Wheaton
16%higher than the national median
18%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wheaton, IL is 2% lower than the median rent in Aurora, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,266
$1,485
10%$2,580
5%$1,700
20%$1,910
1%$1,957
7%$1,850
60%$1,890
7%$2,500
2%$2,275
2%$1,695
10%$1,931
2%Discover rentals in Wheaton, IL
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wheaton
1307 College Ave #205, Wheaton, IL 60187
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in Wheaton
1426 Stonebridge Cir #K5, Wheaton, IL 60189
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Wheaton
1307 College Ave #207, Wheaton, IL 60187
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2019 N Main St, Wheaton, IL 60187
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$2,795
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Wheaton
118 N President St, Wheaton, IL 60187
4 beds
4 baths
$5,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wheaton
302 W Liberty Dr #206, Wheaton, IL 60187
2 beds
2 baths
$2,975
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 24
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wheaton
302 W Liberty Dr #304, Wheaton, IL 60187
2 beds
2 baths
$2,775
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 11
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wheaton
34 Sterling Cir #206, Wheaton, IL 60189
1 bed
1 bath
$2,156
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wheaton
3 beds
1 bath
$2,550
House for rent
Available May 18
21h ago
1750 22nd St, Wheaton, IL 60189
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,572–$2,473
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in Wheaton
1426 Stonebridge Cir #K5, Wheaton, IL 60189
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
2019 N Main St, Wheaton, IL 60187
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$2,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,650
House for rent
Available Jul 30
20h ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,980
$2,635
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 21
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,980
$2,635
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 21
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,565
$2,455
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 17
5d+ ago
528 Childs St, Wheaton, IL 60187
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Condo for rent in Wheaton
1737 Harrow Ct #B, Wheaton, IL 60189
3 beds
2 baths
$2,600
$2,400
Price drop
Condo for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Wheaton, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Wheaton rental market.
How much is rent in Wheaton?
The average rent in Wheaton is $2,230 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wheaton?
Average rent prices in Wheaton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.
How does Wheaton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wheaton is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $305 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Wheaton?
To comfortably afford rent in Wheaton, you'd need to earn approximately $89,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Wheaton?
May offers the best rental deals in Wheaton, with rents running approximately 15% lower than September, which sees the highest prices of the year.
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).