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Wheaton, IL

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Surrounded by colleges and universities, this Chicago suburb is ideal for students.

Education Students College Town Chicago Area Mass Transit

For college students, Wheaton is ideal. This city is home to Wheaton College, and colleges and universities surround the city -- College of DuPage, Midwestern University, Benedictine University, and North Central College are all minutes away. For commuters, Wheaton is just 26 miles west of Downtown Chicago, and the Metra provides a car-free commuting solution.

Wheaton is a terrific suburban city with several landmarks. The Grand Theater, build in 1925, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Town Square Shopping Center provides an outdoor venue filled with shops and restaurants, and the Cosley Zoo is a great (and free for Wheaton Park District residents) place to spend time, especially with kids. Dating back to 1891, the DuPage County Historical Museum provides a gallery, a library room, and an auditorium.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Wheaton, IL is $1,220 for a studio, $1,672 for one bedroom, $2,165 for two bedrooms, and $3,043 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wheaton has decreased by 0.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,672/month
759 Sq Ft
House
$1,741/month
800 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,906/month
819 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,624/month
1,124 Sq Ft
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Transportation

72

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

30

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

66

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Wiesbrook Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

499 Students

9
out of 10

Emerson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

268 Students

9
out of 10

Lincoln Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

483 Students

8
out of 10

Washington Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

385 Students

8
out of 10

Whittier Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

414 Students

7
out of 10

Monroe Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

682 Students

8
out of 10

Franklin Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

575 Students

8
out of 10

Edison Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

674 Students

7
out of 10

Visually Imparied Prgrms

Public

Grades 2-11

47 Students

Rating Unavailable

Wheaton North High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,871 Students

7
out of 10

Wheaton Warrenville South High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,845 Students

6
out of 10

Visually Imparied Prgrms

Public

Grades 2-11

47 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lincoln Marsh Natural Area
  • Cosley Zoo
  • Danada Forest Preserve
  • Herrick Lake Forest Preserve
  • Cantigny Park

Airports

  • Chicago Midway International
  • Chicago O'Hare International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.