2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Wheeling, IL
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Wheeling, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +10% lower than the citywide median of $2,103 and +15% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $670 |
| 2 | Dixon | $870 |
| 3 | Pekin | $920 |
| 4 | Charleston | $930 |
| 5 | Quincy | $950 |
| 6 | Macomb | $960 |
| 7 | Peoria Heights | $980 |
| 8 | Rantoul | $980 |
| 9 | Rock Island | $990 |
| 10 | Decatur | $995 |
| 11 | Danville | $1,010 |
| 12 | Moline | $1,010 |
| 13 | Normal | $1,010 |
| 14 | Savoy | $1,010 |
| 15 | Pontoon Beach | $1,014 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,640 |
| 2 | Deerfield | $2,640 |
| 3 | Barrington | $2,640 |
| 4 | Wilmette | $2,530 |
| 5 | Buffalo Grove | $2,530 |
| 6 | Highland Park | $2,490 |
| 7 | Plainfield | $2,455 |
| 8 | Naperville | $2,388 |
| 9 | Vernon Hills | $2,380 |
| 10 | Streamwood | $2,380 |
| 11 | Northbrook | $2,370 |
| 12 | Bartlett | $2,340 |
| 13 | Bolingbrook | $2,325 |
| 14 | Romeoville | $2,310 |
| 15 | Elmhurst | $2,310 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Wheeling.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Wheeling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 3.9 mi | $2,530 | +$630 (+33%) |
| Deerfield, IL | 4.3 mi | $2,640 | +$740 (+39%) |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 5.1 mi | $2,035 | +$135 (+7%) |
| Northbrook, IL | 5.3 mi | $2,370 | +$470 (+25%) |
| Rolling Meadows, IL | 7.7 mi | $1,950 | +$50 (+3%) |
| Vernon Hills, IL | 7.7 mi | $2,380 | +$480 (+25%) |
| Glenview, IL | 7.9 mi | $2,080 | +$180 (+9%) |
| Des Plaines, IL | 8.2 mi | $1,655 | $-245 (-13%) |
| Palatine, IL | 8.6 mi | $1,875 | $-25 (-1%) |
| Highland Park, IL | 8.9 mi | $2,490 | +$590 (+31%) |
| Elk Grove Village, IL | 9.9 mi | $1,960 | +$60 (+3%) |
| Morton Grove, IL | 11 mi | $2,640 | +$740 (+39%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Wheeling — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Wheeling?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Wheeling, Illinois is $1,900 per month. This is +10% below the citywide median of $2,103.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Wheeling?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $76,000 ($6,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $36.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is Wheeling expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Wheeling's 2-bedroom median of $1,900 is +15% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 64th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Wheeling rank for 2-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 142 cities in Illinois with 2-bedroom data, Wheeling ranks #90 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Wheeling?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Des Plaines ($1,655), Palatine ($1,875).