Average rent in Wheeling, Chicago
The median asking rent in Wheeling is $2,109 a month and the average is $2,084, based on 39 apartments available in 2 buildings as of September 21, 2026. By size, the median is $1,742 for a 1 bedroom, $2,629 for a 2 bedroom.
That is 23% below the Chicago median of $2,754, which covers 5,718 available apartments in 374 buildings.
Wheeling rent by apartment size
| Size | Median | Average | Range | Avg sq ft | Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,742 | $1,883 | $1,617–$2,400 | 720 | 26 |
| 2 bedroom | $2,629 | $2,486 | $1,899–$2,752 | 1,099 | 13 |
| All sizes | $2,109 | $2,084 | 39 |
Asking rent is the listed monthly price before any move-in special. Only apartments available right now are counted. See how we measure rent.
How Wheeling compares
| Neighborhood | Median | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling | $2,109 | n/a | $1,742 | $2,629 |
| West Loop | $2,813 | $2,360 | $2,889 | $4,116 |
| River North | $3,070 | $2,577 | $2,994 | $4,413 |
| South Loop | $2,856 | $2,378 | $2,755 | $3,495 |
| Streeterville | $3,206 | $2,654 | $3,079 | $4,502 |
| Gold Coast | $2,584 | $2,089 | $2,624 | $4,418 |
| Fulton Market | $3,271 | $2,476 | $3,177 | $4,407 |
| The Loop | $2,873 | $2,415 | $3,006 | $4,317 |
| Old Town | $3,129 | $2,605 | $3,084 | $4,354 |
| Uptown | $2,195 | $1,750 | $2,385 | $3,593 |
| Lakeshore East | $3,101 | $2,499 | $3,111 | $4,450 |
Frequently asked
What is the average rent in Wheeling?
The median asking rent in Wheeling is $2,109 a month and the average is $2,084, based on 39 apartments available in 2 buildings as of September 21, 2026. By size, the median is $1,742 for a 1 bedroom, $2,629 for a 2 bedroom.
How much is a 1 bedroom apartment in Wheeling?
The median asking rent for a 1 bedroom in Wheeling is $1,742 a month, ranging from $1,617 to $2,400 across 26 available units, with an average size of 720 square feet.
How much is a 2 bedroom apartment in Wheeling?
The median asking rent for a 2 bedroom in Wheeling is $2,629 a month, ranging from $1,899 to $2,752 across 13 available units, with an average size of 1,099 square feet.
Is Wheeling more expensive than the rest of Chicago?
The median asking rent in Wheeling is $2,109. That is 23% below the Chicago median of $2,754, which covers 5,718 available apartments in 374 buildings.
Where do these numbers come from?
Precise Rent reads each building's own published pricing and availability every morning and afternoon. These figures count only apartments that are available right now, at the listed monthly price before any move-in special.