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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

$1.9k$2.1k$2.3k$2.5kSep ’23Apr ’24Oct ’24May ’25Oct ’25Apr ’26Aug ’26
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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