Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 6, 2026
Average rent in
Wheeling, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on July 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Wheeling
$2,175/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Wheeling is $2,175 per month as of July 2026. This is 12% above the national average rent, or $225 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wheeling
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Wheeling rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Wheeling, IL
Average rent prices in Wheeling have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased 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
Wheeling, IL
Rent prices in Wheeling vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wheeling is $1,707, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Wheeling run $1,675 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,700.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,825 | 35% | 71% | |
1 bedroom | $1,764 |  6% | 21% | |
2 bedroom | $1,862 | 1% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $3,300 | 38% | 19% | |
4 bedroom | $3,100 | 16% | - |
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 | $1,707 | 47% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,225 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,800 | 14% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
35%
Last year
71%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,764
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
21%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,862
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
38%
Last year
19%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
16%
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
$1,707
Last 30 days
47%
Condos
Average rent
$2,225
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
14%
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
12%higher than the national median
6%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wheeling, IL is 5% higher than the median rent in Arlington Heights, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,074
4%$2,499
4%$1,900
18%$2,400
24%$1,999
18%$1,600
19%$3,034
28%$2,745
11%$1,895
20%$2,147
3%$2,307
17%$2,650
11%Discover rentals in Wheeling, IL
3d ago
515 S Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,275–$1,475
Apartment for rent
3d ago
125-130, Wheeling, IL 60090
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600–$1,700
Apartment for rent
3d ago
143-148, Wheeling, IL 60090
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700–$1,800
Apartment for rent
4d ago
167-172, Wheeling, IL 60090
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Wheeling
121 Commons Ct, Wheeling, IL 60090
3 beds
3 baths
$3,450
House for rent
2d ago
Condo for rent in Wheeling
450 Bridle Trl #450, Wheeling, IL 60090
2 beds
2 baths
$2,395
Condo for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Wheeling
847 Oxford Pl #847, Wheeling, IL 60090
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
House for rent
10h ago
62 S Wolf Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,675–$1,850
Apartment for rent
4d ago
167-172, Wheeling, IL 60090
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
3d ago
125-130, Wheeling, IL 60090
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600–$1,700
Apartment for rent
3d ago
143-148, Wheeling, IL 60090
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700–$1,800
Apartment for rent
3d ago
515 S Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,275–$1,475
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Wheeling
2 beds
2 baths
$1,960
Apartment for rent
3d ago
515 S Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,275–$1,475
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Wheeling
1314 Ely Ct, Wheeling, IL 60090
3 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Condo for rent
Available Jun 26
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Wheeling
475 Plum Creek Dr #401, Wheeling, IL 60090
2 beds
2 baths
$1,940
Condo for rent
4d ago
167-172, Wheeling, IL 60090
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
4h ago
House for rent in Wheeling
362 Marion Ct, Wheeling, IL 60090
3 beds
2 baths
$3,200
$3,000
Price drop
House for rent
3d ago
125-130, Wheeling, IL 60090
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600–$1,700
Apartment for rent
3d ago
143-148, Wheeling, IL 60090
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700–$1,800
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 $2,175 per month as of July 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wheeling?
Average rent prices in Wheeling have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.
How does Wheeling rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wheeling is 12% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $225 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 $87,000/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).