Bedroom count
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Last updated on November 14, 2026
Average rent in
Wheaton, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on November 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Wheaton, IL rent slipped 2.1% year over year, with a current median of $2,349/month. Renters today are paying $50 less per month on average than last year, despite a 4.4% month-over-month increase in rents.
Compared to national trends
Wheaton runs 23.6% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a higher-cost market with 138 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Wheaton rent for about $1,605/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,800/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,450/month. Three-bedroom units rent for $2,973/month, while 4+ bedroom units have softened to $3,800/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Wheaton
$2,349/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Wheaton is $2,349 per month as of November 2026. This is 24% above the national average rent, or $449 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wheaton
138
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Wheaton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Wheaton, IL
Average rent prices in Wheaton have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $2,014, whereas a house costs $2,709. 1-bedroom apartments in Wheaton run $1,729 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,299.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,605 | No Change |  4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,799 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,450 | 6% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,973 | No Change | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $3,800 | 12% | 36% |
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 | $2,014 | 6% | 8% | |
Condos | $1,900 | 8% | 10% | |
Houses | $2,709 | 3% | 3% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,605
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,799
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,973
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
36%
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
$2,014
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
8%
Condos
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
10%
Houses
Average rent
$2,709
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
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
24%higher than the national median
21%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wheaton, IL is 2% higher than the median rent in Aurora, IL.
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2%$1,430
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12%$2,200
2%$2,350
4%$2,150
14%Discover rentals in Wheaton, IL
1d ago
1750 22nd St, Wheaton, IL 60189
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,572–$2,719
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wheaton
1307 College Ave #207, Wheaton, IL 60187
2 beds
1 bath
$1,675
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Wheaton
1705 Lakecliffe Dr #C, Wheaton, IL 60189
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Wheaton
1420 Stonebridge Cir #N3, Wheaton, IL 60189
2 beds
2 baths
$1,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Wheaton
368 Haydn Ct #368, Wheaton, IL 60189
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,248
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Wheaton
398 Mozart Ct #398, Wheaton, IL 60189
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,198
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Wheaton
392 Mozart Ct #392, Wheaton, IL 60189
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,198
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Wheaton
346 Schubert Ct #346, Wheaton, IL 60189
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,198
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
3h ago
Apartment for rent in Wheaton
302 W Liberty Dr #202, Wheaton, IL 60187
2 beds
2 baths
$2,895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 26
21h ago
1147 Briarbrook Dr, Wheaton, IL 60189
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,590–$2,785
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1750 22nd St, Wheaton, IL 60189
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,572–$2,719
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wheaton
2 beds
0 baths
$2,451
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 7
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$1,300
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
38m ago
Apartment for rent in Wheaton
28 Sterling Cir #302, Wheaton, IL 60189
2 beds
2 baths
$2,576
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
38m ago
Apartment for rent in Wheaton
30 Sterling Cir #101, Wheaton, IL 60189
2 beds
2 baths
$2,576
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wheaton
66 Sterling Cir #201, Wheaton, IL 60189
3 beds
2 baths
$2,699
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
38m ago
Apartment for rent in Wheaton
28 Sterling Cir #302, Wheaton, IL 60189
2 beds
2 baths
$2,576
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
38m ago
Apartment for rent in Wheaton
30 Sterling Cir #101, Wheaton, IL 60189
2 beds
2 baths
$2,576
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
15h ago
900B Crescent St, Wheaton, IL 60187
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395–$1,545
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wheaton
66 Sterling Cir #201, Wheaton, IL 60189
3 beds
2 baths
$2,699
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment 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 $2,349 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wheaton?
Average rent prices in Wheaton have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Wheaton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wheaton is 24% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $449 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 $94,000/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).