Average Rent in Wheaton, IL

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Current Versus Historical Wheaton, IL Rents

Wheaton rentals average $2,126 for a 1-bedroom rental to $4,825 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,349, or roughly $28 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $195 (17.65%) year-over-year from $1,105 to $1,300. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $174 (8.93%) year-over-year from $1,952 to $2,126. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $212 (-8.44%) year-over-year from $2,511 to $2,299. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $449 (-13.82%) year-over-year from $3,248 to $2,799. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,108 (29.82%) year-over-year from $3,717 to $4,825. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.98% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.26% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.20% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 22.41% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$34.38	$2,126	$1,952 (8.93%)	$1,692 (25.67%)
2 BR	$27.41	$2,299	$2,511 (-8.44%)	$2,093 (9.86%)
3 BR	$27.85	$2,799	$3,248 (-13.82%)	$2,656 (5.40%)
4+ BR	$21.58	$4,825	$3,717 (29.82%)	$3,567 (35.28%)

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 $2,583 per month. Our records show that Naperville, IL, with an average rent of $2,583, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Wheaton, IL is Naperville, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,583 per month.

Let's compare Wheaton, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 11.15% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Wheaton, IL are about 7.09% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 7.18% 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	$1,889	$2,409	$2,583

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 $2,401 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Wheaton's average rent, which is only $2,349. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Wheaton, Far East has the most affordable average rent at $2,401 per month. Whereas, at $2,401 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	$1,829	$2,199	$2,401

Top Counties Near Wheaton

There are a total of 5 counties located by Wheaton, IL. Some of these counties include Downers Grove, IL, Milton, IL, and Lisle, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,350. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Downers Grove, IL. Its average rent per month is $2,285. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,570, York, IL is the most expensive county by Wheaton, IL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Wheaton, IL is 15.33% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Wheaton, IL is 4.42% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Downers Grove, IL	N/A	$1,800	$1,850	$2,285
Milton, IL	N/A	$2,038	$2,150	$2,340
Lisle, IL	$1,380	$1,595	$2,050	$2,350
Naperville, IL	$1,650	$1,899	$2,395	$2,424
York, IL	N/A	$1,800	$2,295	$2,570

Top Zipcodes Near Wheaton

There is one zipcode in or near Wheaton, IL. The average rent for this zipcode is $2,418.

The following table includes the zipcode in or near 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	$1,920	$2,450	$2,418

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 $2,349. 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 one bedroom apartment in Wheaton, IL?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,126 and an average price per square feet of $34.38. There are a total of 7 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 $2,250 and an average price per square feet of $27.41. There are a total of 18 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 0.18%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.14% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Wheaton, IL?

A reasonable rent price in Wheaton, IL is around $1,879/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.