Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 30, 2026
Average rent in
Wheaton, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Wheaton
$2,199/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Wheaton is $2,199 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $299 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wheaton
117
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Wheaton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Wheaton, IL
Average rent prices in Wheaton have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Wheaton run $1,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,349.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,565 |  1% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,822 | 3% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $2,349 | No Change | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $3,000 | 3% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $4,150 | 7% | 31% |
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 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,100 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,800 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,565
Last 30 days
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,822
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,349
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,150
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
31%
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
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
1%
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
22%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wheaton, IL is 5% lower than the median rent in Aurora, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,322
7%$1,533
8%$2,587
8%$1,925
18%$1,955
11%$1,997
32%$1,512
43%$1,915
3%$2,800
3%$2,211
7%$1,822
4%$1,980
5%Discover rentals in Wheaton, IL
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wheaton
1307 College Ave #207, Wheaton, IL 60187
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Wheaton
1420 Stonebridge Cir #N3, Wheaton, IL 60189
2 beds
2 baths
$1,900
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Wheaton
1753 Plymouth Ct #D, Wheaton, IL 60189
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Wheaton
1719 E Roosevelt Rd #4, Wheaton, IL 60187
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,970
House for rent
Available Nov 9
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wheaton
30 Sterling Cir #203, Wheaton, IL 60189
1 bed
1 bath
$2,151
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wheaton
89 Kensington Cir #203, Wheaton, IL 60189
1 bed
1 bath
$2,151
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wheaton
74 Sterling Cir #112, Wheaton, IL 60189
1 bed
1 bath
$2,151
Apartment for rent
6h ago
1147 Briarbrook Dr, Wheaton, IL 60189
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,730–$3,231
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
1750 22nd St, Wheaton, IL 60189
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,572–$2,523
Apartment for rent
13h ago
2019 N Main St, Wheaton, IL 60187
3 beds
2 baths
$2,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wheaton
130 N President St #173, Wheaton, IL 60187
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 11
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,550
House for rent
Available Jul 30
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
House for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,970
House for rent
Available Nov 9
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,550
House for rent
Available Jul 30
6h ago
1147 Briarbrook Dr, Wheaton, IL 60189
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,730–$3,231
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
1750 22nd St, Wheaton, IL 60189
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,572–$2,523
Apartment for rent
13h ago
2019 N Main St, Wheaton, IL 60187
3 beds
2 baths
$2,495
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 $2,199 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wheaton?
Average rent prices in Wheaton have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 $299 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 $88,000/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).