Average Rent in Wheaton, IL

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Current Versus Historical Wheaton, IL Rents

Wheaton rentals average $1,300 for a studio rental to $4,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,299, or roughly $29 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $120 (10.17%) year-over-year from $1,180 to $1,300. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $120 (-5.96%) year-over-year from $2,019 to $1,899. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $133 (-5.37%) year-over-year from $2,482 to $2,349. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $173 (-5.63%) year-over-year from $3,073 to $2,900. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $692 (14.38%) year-over-year from $4,808 to $5,500. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 15.22% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.64% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.23% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.13% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 34.69% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$34.67	$1,300	$1,180 (10.17%)	$218 (497.24%)
1 BR	$31.52	$1,899	$2,019 (-5.96%)	$1,711 (10.97%)
2 BR	$28.44	$2,349	$2,482 (-5.37%)	$2,158 (8.85%)
3 BR	$27.85	$2,900	$3,073 (-5.63%)	$2,693 (7.70%)
4+ BR	$20.65	$5,500	$4,808 (14.38%)	$3,988 (37.93%)

Historical Rents in Wheaton, IL

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Top Cities Near Wheaton

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Wheaton. The average rent in Wheaton is currently $2,618 per month. Our records show that Naperville, IL, with an average rent of $2,618, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Wheaton, IL is Naperville, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,618 per month.

Let's compare Wheaton, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 5.27% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Wheaton, IL are about 0.26% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 5.73% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Wheaton, IL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,799	$2,355	$2,618

Top Neighborhoods Near Wheaton

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Wheaton. One neighborhood in the area is Far East. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Wheaton, IL in the following table.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Wheaton, IL is currently around $2,266 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Wheaton's average rent, which is actually $2,299. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Wheaton, Far East has the most affordable average rent at $2,266 per month. Whereas, at $2,266 average rent per month, Far East is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Wheaton. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Far East, Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,905	$2,266	$2,266

Top Counties Near Wheaton

There are a total of 6 counties located by Wheaton, IL. Some of these counties include Bloomingdale, IL, Milton, IL, and Downers Grove, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,429. That's roughly around $23 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Bloomingdale, IL. Its average rent per month is $2,300. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,599, York, IL is the most expensive county by Wheaton, IL.

Typically, rent for studios in Wheaton, IL is 1.92% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Wheaton, IL is 15.09% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Wheaton, IL is 16.99% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Bloomingdale, IL	N/A	$1,500	$1,895	$2,300
Milton, IL	$1,300	$1,899	$2,300	$2,325
Downers Grove, IL	$1,275	$1,625	$2,000	$2,425
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,810	$2,350	$2,433
Lisle, IL	$1,397	$1,600	$1,900	$2,450
York, IL	N/A	$1,550	$1,800	$2,599

Top Zipcodes Near Wheaton

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Wheaton, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,370. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 60189, Wheaton, IL at $2,299 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,442 per month is 60563, Naperville, IL.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Wheaton, IL is $1,862 per month. Or in other words, $29 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,379 per month. Which comes out to $26 per sqft. The following table includes the top 2 zipcodes in Wheaton, IL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
60563, Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,799	$2,409	$2,442
60189, Wheaton, IL	N/A	$1,924	$2,349	$2,299

Frequently Asked Questions - Wheaton Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Wheaton, IL?

The average monthly rental price for Wheaton, IL apartments for rent is approximately $2,299. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Wheaton, IL rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Wheaton, IL.

How much is a studio apartment in Wheaton, IL?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,300 and an average price per square feet of $34.67. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Wheaton.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Wheaton, IL?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,899 and an average price per square feet of $31.52. There are a total of 35 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Wheaton.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Wheaton, IL?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,349 and an average price per square feet of $28.44. There are a total of 45 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Wheaton.

How have rent prices in Wheaton, IL changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Wheaton, IL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.10%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Wheaton, IL?

A reasonable rent price in Wheaton, IL is around $1,839/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.