Wheeling Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · August 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings
Data through August 2026 · Last updated September 10, 2026 · Next release: early October 2026
- Median asking rent
- $2,123
- Effective rent
- $2,123
- Vs. Chicago median
- -16%
- Avg days to lease
- 18
- Active rentals now
- 36
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
1 bedroom
$1,920
— YoY · as of August 2026
2 bedroom
$2,342
— YoY · as of August 2026
Source: MLS (leased rental listings) + Abode managed communities (Dynamics 365). Figures suppressed below 10 listings/month. Methodology
Data through August 2026 · Last updated September 10, 2026 · Next release: early October 2026
Wheeling renting, answered
- What is the average rent in Wheeling?
- As of August 2026, the median asking rent in Wheeling is $2,123 per month, based on 33 leased listings. By size, the median is $1,920 for a 1 bedroom and $2,342 for a 2 bedroom.
- Is Wheeling more expensive than Chicago overall?
- Wheeling's median asking rent is 16% below the Chicago citywide median of $2,535.
- How quickly do rentals lease in Wheeling?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in Wheeling leased in an average of 18 days, with 36 active listings on the market right now.
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