Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 1, 2026
Average rent in
Wheaton, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on July 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Wheaton, IL rent slipped 4.4% year over year, with a current median of $2,198/month. Renters today are paying $40 less per month on average than last year, despite a 6.9% increase month over month in June 2026.
Compared to national trends
Wheaton runs 12.7% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a pricier suburban market with a total of 74 rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Wheaton rent for $1,475/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,642/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,299/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,799/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $4,300/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Wheaton rose 68.6% year over year, diverging from the citywide decline of 4.4%. This segment's growth contrasts with the broader market trend in Wheaton, IL.
Median rent
Median rent in Wheaton
$2,197/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Wheaton is $2,197 per month as of June 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $247 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wheaton
74
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 7% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $2,126, whereas a house costs $2,620. 1-bedroom apartments in Wheaton run $1,603 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,299.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,475 |  2% | 31% | |
1 bedroom | $1,642 | 1% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $2,299 | 5% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $2,799 | No Change | 19% | |
4 bedroom | $4,300 | 21% | 109% |
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 | $2,126 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,200 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,620 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,475
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
31%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,642
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,299
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,799
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
19%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,300
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
109%
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
$2,126
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,620
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
13%higher than the national median
13%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wheaton, IL is equal to the median rent in Aurora, IL.
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14%Discover rentals in Wheaton, IL
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wheaton
1007 Taft Ave #2B, Wheaton, IL 60189
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wheaton
130 N President St #165, Wheaton, IL 60187
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 28
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Wheaton
1444 Stonebridge Cir #H3, Wheaton, IL 60189
2 beds
2 baths
$1,800
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Wheaton
1721 E Roosevelt Rd #4, Wheaton, IL 60187
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wheaton
302 W Liberty Dr #205, Wheaton, IL 60187
2 beds
2 baths
$2,995
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 11
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
House for rent in Wheaton
2 beds
2 baths
$2,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wheaton
130 N President St #165, Wheaton, IL 60187
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 28
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wheaton
3 beds
1 bath
$2,550
House for rent
Available May 18
4h ago
1147 Briarbrook Dr, Wheaton, IL 60189
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,601–$2,603
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
1750 22nd St, Wheaton, IL 60189
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,557–$2,473
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1110 S Lorraine Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189
1–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,135
House for rent
Available Aug 21
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Wheaton
2 beds
0 baths
$2,149
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 26
5d+ ago
1117 E Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1110 S Lorraine Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189
1–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
4h ago
1147 Briarbrook Dr, Wheaton, IL 60189
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,601–$2,603
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
1750 22nd St, Wheaton, IL 60189
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,557–$2,473
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 $2,197 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wheaton?
Average rent prices in Wheaton have increased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Wheaton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wheaton is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $247 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?
Wheaton's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,900 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,500 per month. Two-bedroom apartments represent the largest share of available inventory at 41%, followed by one-bedrooms at 34% of monthly listings.
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).