Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 5, 2026
Average rent in
Wheeling, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Wheeling
$1,955/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Wheeling is $1,955 per month as of October 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $55 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wheeling
23
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 2% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,700, whereas a house costs $2,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Wheeling run $1,675 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,700.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,864 |  35% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,900 | No Change | 25% | |
2 bedroom | $1,829 |  5% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $2,995 | 2% | 28% | |
4 bedroom | $2,850 | 1% | 5% |
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 | $1,700 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,950 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,850 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,864
Last 30 days
35%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
25%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,829
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
28%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
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
$1,700
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
8%
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
3%higher than the national median
10%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wheeling, IL is 7% lower than the median rent in Arlington Heights, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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4%$2,600
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23%$1,879
10%$1,965
5%$2,879
12%$2,400
17%$1,890
21%$2,200
8%$2,025
12%$2,725
2%Discover rentals in Wheeling, IL
3h ago
515 S Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395–$1,495
Apartment for rent
20m ago
Apartment for rent in Wheeling
517 S Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 5
4h ago
Condo for rent in Wheeling
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Condo for rent
Available Oct 5
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
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Wheeling
75 Timber Wolf Dr, Wheeling, IL 60090
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,850
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Wheeling
350 Plum Creek Dr #107, Wheeling, IL 60090
2 beds
2 baths
$2,300
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wheeling
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,295
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 17
4d ago
62 S Wolf Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090
1 bed
1 bath
$1,675
Apartment for rent
4d ago
143-148, Wheeling, IL 60090
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
125-130, Wheeling, IL 60090
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
20m ago
Apartment for rent in Wheeling
517 S Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 5
3h ago
515 S Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395–$1,495
Apartment for rent
3h ago
515 S Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395–$1,495
Apartment for rent
4d ago
62 S Wolf Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090
1 bed
1 bath
$1,675
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wheeling
1101 Anthony Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090
4 beds
2 baths
$2,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Wheeling
110 Lily Ln, Wheeling, IL 60090
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,200
House for rent
20m ago
Apartment for rent in Wheeling
517 S Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 5
3h ago
515 S Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395–$1,495
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Condo for rent in Wheeling
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Condo for rent
Available Oct 5
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Wheeling
797 Coventry Pl #797, Wheeling, IL 60090
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,500
House 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 $1,955 per month as of October 3, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wheeling?
Average rent prices in Wheeling have decreased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Wheeling rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wheeling is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $55 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 $78,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).