1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Wheeling, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Wheeling, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +20% lower than the citywide median of $2,103 and +20% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Wheeling
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Wheeling
Compare Wheeling's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rantoul | $646 |
| 2 | Round Lake Beach | $650 |
| 3 | Charleston | $720 |
| 4 | Pekin | $720 |
| 5 | Quincy | $730 |
| 6 | Macomb | $740 |
| 7 | Danville | $770 |
| 8 | Dixon | $770 |
| 9 | Marion | $780 |
| 10 | Normal | $790 |
| 11 | Carbondale | $800 |
| 12 | Decatur | $800 |
| 13 | Rock Island | $800 |
| 14 | Peoria | $813 |
| 15 | Moline | $820 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,340 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $2,340 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $2,340 |
| 4 | Barrington | $2,340 |
| 5 | Wilmette | $2,240 |
| 6 | Buffalo Grove | $2,240 |
| 7 | Highland Park | $2,210 |
| 8 | Plainfield | $2,155 |
| 9 | Naperville | $2,113 |
| 10 | Vernon Hills | $2,110 |
| 11 | Streamwood | $2,110 |
| 12 | Northbrook | $2,100 |
| 13 | Bartlett | $2,070 |
| 14 | Bolingbrook | $2,060 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $2,050 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Wheeling.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Wheeling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 3.9 mi | $2,240 | +$560 (+33%) |
| Deerfield, IL | 4.3 mi | $2,340 | +$660 (+39%) |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 5.1 mi | $1,800 | +$120 (+7%) |
| Northbrook, IL | 5.3 mi | $2,100 | +$420 (+25%) |
| Rolling Meadows, IL | 7.7 mi | $1,730 | +$50 (+3%) |
| Vernon Hills, IL | 7.7 mi | $2,110 | +$430 (+26%) |
| Glenview, IL | 7.9 mi | $1,840 | +$160 (+10%) |
| Des Plaines, IL | 8.2 mi | $1,465 | $-215 (-13%) |
| Lake Forest, IL | 8.3 mi | $2,340 | +$660 (+39%) |
| Palatine, IL | 8.6 mi | $1,660 | $-20 (-1%) |
| Highland Park, IL | 8.9 mi | $2,210 | +$530 (+32%) |
| Elk Grove Village, IL | 9.9 mi | $1,740 | +$60 (+4%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Wheeling — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Wheeling?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Wheeling, Illinois is $1,680 per month. This is +20% below the citywide median of $2,103.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Wheeling?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $67,200 ($5,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $32.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is Wheeling expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Wheeling's 1-bedroom median of $1,680 is +20% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 69th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Wheeling rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Wheeling ranks #87 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Wheeling?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Des Plaines ($1,465), Palatine ($1,660).