Studio Apartment Rent in Wheeling, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Wheeling, Illinois as of October 2026. That's +22% lower than the citywide median of $2,009 and +22% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Wheeling
Compare Wheeling's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Illinois
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $447 |
| 2 | Dixon | $610 |
| 3 | Charleston | $640 |
| 4 | Quincy | $650 |
| 5 | Pekin | $660 |
| 6 | East Peoria | $670 |
| 7 | Rock Island | $680 |
| 8 | Danville | $690 |
| 9 | Moline | $700 |
| 10 | Peoria Heights | $700 |
| 11 | Normal | $720 |
| 12 | Peoria | $738 |
| 13 | Springfield | $750 |
| 14 | Washington | $750 |
| 15 | Decatur | $760 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Illinois
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,190 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $2,190 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $2,190 |
| 4 | Wilmette | $2,100 |
| 5 | Buffalo Grove | $2,100 |
| 6 | Highland Park | $2,060 |
| 7 | Plainfield | $2,015 |
| 8 | Naperville | $1,978 |
| 9 | Vernon Hills | $1,970 |
| 10 | Streamwood | $1,970 |
| 11 | Northbrook | $1,960 |
| 12 | Bolingbrook | $1,925 |
| 13 | Romeoville | $1,910 |
| 14 | Elmhurst | $1,910 |
| 15 | Geneva | $1,900 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Wheeling.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Wheeling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 3.9 mi | $2,100 | +$530 (+34%) |
| Deerfield, IL | 4.3 mi | $2,190 | +$620 (+39%) |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 5.1 mi | $1,690 | +$120 (+8%) |
| Northbrook, IL | 5.3 mi | $1,960 | +$390 (+25%) |
| Rolling Meadows, IL | 7.7 mi | $1,620 | +$50 (+3%) |
| Vernon Hills, IL | 7.7 mi | $1,970 | +$400 (+25%) |
| Glenview, IL | 7.9 mi | $1,720 | +$150 (+10%) |
| Des Plaines, IL | 8.2 mi | $1,370 | $-200 (-13%) |
| Lake Forest, IL | 8.3 mi | $2,190 | +$620 (+39%) |
| Palatine, IL | 8.6 mi | $1,550 | $-20 (-1%) |
| Highland Park, IL | 8.9 mi | $2,060 | +$490 (+31%) |
| Elk Grove Village, IL | 9.9 mi | $1,620 | +$50 (+3%) |
Studio rent in Wheeling — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Wheeling?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Wheeling, Illinois is $1,570 per month. This is +22% below the citywide median of $2,009.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Wheeling?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $62,800 ($5,233/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is Wheeling expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Wheeling's studio median of $1,570 is +22% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 69th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Wheeling rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 136 cities in Illinois with studio data, Wheeling ranks #84 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Wheeling?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Des Plaines ($1,370), Palatine ($1,550).