Wheaton Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · September 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings
Data through September 2026 · Last updated October 7, 2026 · Next release: early November 2026
- Median asking rent
- $2,000
- Effective rent
- $2,000
- Vs. Chicago median
- -20%
- Avg days to lease
- 26
- Active rentals now
- 91
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
Studio
$1,580
— YoY · as of April 2026
1 bedroom
$1,930
— YoY · as of September 2026
2 bedroom
$2,135
— YoY · as of September 2026
Source: MLS (leased rental listings) + Abode managed communities (Dynamics 365). Figures suppressed below 10 listings/month. Methodology
Data through September 2026 · Last updated October 7, 2026 · Next release: early November 2026
Wheaton renting, answered
- What is the average rent in Wheaton?
- As of September 2026, the median asking rent in Wheaton is $2,000 per month, based on 63 leased listings. By size, the median is $1,930 for a 1 bedroom and $2,135 for a 2 bedroom.
- Is Wheaton more expensive than Chicago overall?
- Wheaton's median asking rent is 20% below the Chicago citywide median of $2,505.
- How quickly do rentals lease in Wheaton?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in Wheaton leased in an average of 26 days, with 91 active listings on the market right now.
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