What is the average apartment size in Wheaton?

The average size for a Wheaton, IL apartment is 921 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Wheaton?

As of Apr / 2026, the average rent in Wheaton is $2,101 per month, a 2.23% increase from last years average of $2,055.

What is the average apartment size in Wheaton?

The typical apartment in Wheaton offers about 921 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Wheaton, IL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Wheaton?

The typical rent budget in Wheaton ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 40% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Wheaton?

In Wheaton, 28% of households rent while 72% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: May 13, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Wheaton is $2,101, a 2.23% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,055.

One-bedroom apartments provide 769 square feet for $1,881, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,336 offer 1,094 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Wheaton, IL

Last updated: May 13, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,101	921 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,881	769 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,336	1,094 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Wheaton, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Wheaton, IL have increased by 2.23% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,055 to $2,101.

What's the typical rent budget in Wheaton, IL?

The largest share of rentals in Wheaton, IL (40%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Wheaton, IL?

5,549 or 28% of the households in Wheaton, IL are renter-occupied while 14,039 or 72% are owner-occupied.

How Wheaton Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Wheaton	$2,101
Chicago	$2,494
Oak Park	$2,242
Evanston	$2,606
Naperville	$2,093
Skokie	$2,078
Aurora	$1,871
Champaign	$1,752
Peoria	$1,144
Dekalb	$1,165
Lombard	$2,060
Lisle	$1,882
Villa Park	$2,101
Schaumburg	$1,952
La Grange, IL	$2,050
Saint Charles, IL	$2,062
Downers Grove, IL	$2,091
Glen Ellyn, IL	$1,924
Carol Stream, IL	$1,652
Clarendon Hills, IL	$1,574
Roselle, IL	$2,008

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Wheaton apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.