
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wheeling, IL from $800 (19 Rentals)
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Wheeling, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wheeling?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Wheeling Studio Apartments | $2,367 | $1,200 | $3,668 |
Cheap Wheeling 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,253 | $1,160 | $4,320 |
Cheap Wheeling 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,059 | $1,430 | $6,610 |
Cheap Wheeling 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,455 | $1,859 | $4,500 |
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Cheapest Available Wheeling Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Wheeling, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Briarwood Terrace Apartments in the North Northfield neighborhood priced from $1,425. Circle Hill Apartments in the Central Business District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wheeling apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Briarwood Terrace Apartments | Northpoint 1 w/ Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
Circle Hill Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Mandalane | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,593 |
The Green at Chevy Chase | Medinah | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
Stonebridge of Arlington Heights | 1x1 A Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1,689 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wheeling, IL
As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wheeling area is the $1.48 price per square foot 2 BR/ 2 BA Model at Piper Lane in the in the Milwaukee Avenue neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Wheeling apartment is the Lorraine Plus Model at The Wheatlands starting at $2,390 with a $2.28 price per square foot in the McHenry Road neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wheeling apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Piper Lane | 2 BR/ 2 BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
The Wheatlands | Lorraine Plus | 2BR,2BA | $2.28 |
Circle Hill Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.78 |
Mallard Lake | Superior: Enhanced | 2BR,2BA | $2.18 |
The Green at Chevy Chase | Chevy Chase Plus | 2BR,2BA | $2.41 |
Stonebridge of Arlington Heights | 1x1 A Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
Arlington Club Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
Lake+House Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
Mandalane | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
Briarwood Terrace Apartments | Northpoint 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
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Getting Around Wheeling, IL
Walk Score®
45 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
50 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
23 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wheeling Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Wheeling?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Wheeling is at Uptown 500 listed at $1,834.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wheeling Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wheeling Apartment is $1,425 at Briarwood Terrace Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Wheeling Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Wheeling is starting from $1,749 at Briarwood Terrace Apartments.
What is the most affordable Wheeling Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Wheeling Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at One Wheeling Town Center and starts from $2,999.
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