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Wheeling, IL

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Chicago at your fingertips and the tranquility of the forest in your backyard

Suburb Commuter Safe Low Crime Golf Walkable Bike Friendly Metrarail Rail Service

Wheeling is a small suburban city positioned about thirty miles northwest of the Chicago Loop and about fifteen miles north of O’Hare Airport. Small shopping centers and office parks are scattered amongst the quiet residential neighborhoods, allowing many folks to easily get around on foot or by bike. The sprawling Potawatomi Woods border the entire east side of town, providing a lush natural enclave perfect for exploring on the weekends.

Rentals in Wheeling range from moderately-priced apartments to more upscale single-family homes, with options available to fit any lifestyle. Metrarail service will get you to Union Station in under an hour, making it easy to hop into Chicago for work or leisure anytime.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Wheeling, IL is $2,524 for a studio, $1,772 for one bedroom, $2,089 for two bedrooms, and $2,887 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wheeling has increased by 5.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,772/month
750 Sq Ft
House
$2,681/month
1,394 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,820/month
965 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,930/month
1,325 Sq Ft
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Transportation

45

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

23

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

50

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

Booth Tarkington Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

551 Students

6
out of 10

Mark Twain Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

420 Students

5
out of 10

Eugene Field Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

577 Students

3
out of 10

Walt Whitman Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

401 Students

2
out of 10

Oliver W Holmes Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

613 Students

4
out of 10

Jack London Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

596 Students

4
out of 10

Wheeling High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,760 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Dam No 1 Woods-East
  • River Trail Nature Center
  • Camp Dan Beard
  • Dam No. 2 Woods
  • Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods

Airports

  • Chicago O'Hare International
  • Chicago Midway International

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