Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 21, 2026
Average rent in
Wheeling, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on May 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Wheeling
$2,200/mo
15%vs previous year
The average rent in Wheeling is $2,200 per month as of May 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $251 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wheeling
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Wheeling rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Wheeling, IL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Wheeling, IL
Average rent prices in Wheeling have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 15% 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
Wheeling, IL
Rent prices in Wheeling vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wheeling is $1,825, whereas a house costs $2,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Wheeling run $1,675 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,595.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,800 | 35% | 60% | |
1 bedroom | $1,450 | 12% | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $2,200 |  5% | 17% | |
3 bedroom | $3,225 | 18% | 55% | |
4 bedroom | $3,700 | 16% | 12% |
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 Wheeling, IL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,825 | 30% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,050 | 11% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,450 | 11% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
35%
Last year
60%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
17%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,225
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
55%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
12%
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 Wheeling, IL.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
30%
Condos
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
11%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Wheeling, 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 Wheeling, IL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Wheeling and Arlington Heights by all bedroom counts and property types.
Wheeling
13%higher than the national median
3%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wheeling, IL is 10% higher than the median rent in Arlington Heights, IL.
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4%$2,507
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19%$2,550
30%$1,699
8%$1,870
22%$2,600
22%$2,395
4%$2,200
5%$2,295
9%$2,200
9%$2,485
4%Discover rentals in Wheeling, IL
1d ago
515 S Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wheeling
404 Pleasant Run Dr #F, Wheeling, IL 60090
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
2d ago
143-148, Wheeling, IL 60090
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Wheeling
642 Gray Ct #0, Wheeling, IL 60090
3 beds
1 bath
$1,950
House for rent
Available May 1
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$17,586
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in WHEELING
1106 WILDBERRY #B1, WHEELING, IL 60090
2 beds
2 baths
$2,550
House for rent
Available May 18
6h ago
62 S Wolf Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,675–$1,850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
143-148, Wheeling, IL 60090
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
55 E Jeffery Ave #SFH, Wheeling, IL 60090
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,300
House for rent
Available Jun 8
1d ago
515 S Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Wheeling
920 Jenkins Ct #4E, Wheeling, IL 60090
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
55 E Jeffery Ave #SFH, Wheeling, IL 60090
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,300
House for rent
Available Jun 8
1d ago
515 S Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wheeling
446 Irvine Ct, Wheeling, IL 60090
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Wheeling
475 Plum Creek Dr #505, Wheeling, IL 60090
2 beds
2 baths
$2,200
Condo for rent
1d ago
515 S Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Wheeling
920 Jenkins Ct #4E, Wheeling, IL 60090
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Wheeling
45 Timber Wolf Dr, Wheeling, IL 60090
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wheeling
404 Pleasant Run Dr #F, Wheeling, IL 60090
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Wheeling, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Wheeling rental market.
How much is rent in Wheeling?
The average rent in Wheeling is $2,200 per month as of May 16, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wheeling?
Average rent prices in Wheeling have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.
How does Wheeling rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wheeling is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $251 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 $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 Wheeling?
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Wheeling, IL is $1,558, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $1,991.
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).