What you get
Private first-floor apartment
No daily stairs for normal access, private entrance, and a practical layout that feels self-contained.
400 S. Hale St • Wheaton, Illinois
The easier, cleaner, lower-commitment option.
Apartment C is a renovated first-floor 2 bedroom rental near Wheaton College that wins on convenience, updated kitchen quality, and a walkable location. Smaller, yes, but intentionally positioned as the simpler, cleaner, easier-to-decide-on option.
Quick take
Lead with the kitchen, trust with the size, close with the location.
The clean updated kitchen is the emotional hook. The first-floor convenience is a major filter advantage. The size works best when framed honestly as efficient, private, and lower commitment.
Not oversized. Not generic. Just a well-located, updated apartment with the details renters actually notice.
Perfect for
Best fit renters
- Wheaton College students splitting rent with 1 roommate
- Graduate students
- Young professionals who want a clean, private setup
- Anyone who wants first-floor living without daily stairs
Roommate cost calculator
What does it cost per person?
Move the slider to see the monthly split. Up to 4 people is shown for comparison, though the layout is naturally best for 1 or 2 renters.
$1,025
For 2 people, monthly rent is about $1,025 per person before utilities.
Deposit per person: $1,500
Move-in per person: $2,525
2 people is the strongest setup for this unit.
Kitchen
Major upgrade feature
Recently remodeled with newer appliances, butcher-block counters, dishwasher, and a much more modern feel than typical units in this range.
Parking
2 tandem spots
2 off-street parking spaces plus easy street parking nearby, which matters more than people think in a walkable area.
Visual story
Lead with the kitchen, then let the rest support it.
This ordering follows the strongest conversion path: kitchen first, then living space, then bedroom/bath/exterior context.
Remodeled kitchen
Kitchen angle two
Living / dining space
Bathroom
Bedroom
Private entrance
Bedroom layout
Works best as 2 roommates or 1 bedroom + office.
- Bedroom 1: 9'4" x 11'9" (about 110 sq ft)
- Bedroom 2: 8'10" x 7'6" (about 66 sq ft)
- Bathroom: 7'8" x 5'6"
That makes this a natural fit for 2 roommates, or for one renter who wants a dedicated office or study room.
Living / dining
Flexible central space
Dining room: 13'2" x 13"
Great for a study table setup, a small living area combo, or a practical shared central room that reduces roommate friction.
- Good study table placement
- Works as dining + living hybrid
- Efficient, not wasteful
Kitchen details
The biggest value feature in the unit
- Recently remodeled
- Full fridge
- Oven / range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- More modern feel than many nearby alternatives
Laundry and comfort
Important practical wins
- Washer / dryer hookups in unit, so tenant can bring their own machines
- Central air
- Gas forced-air heat
- Private system, not shared
Laundry hookups can be framed as control plus long-term savings versus laundromat use.
Utilities and pricing
Clear move-in numbers
- Rent: $2,050/month + utilities
- Security deposit: $3,000
- Total to move in: $5,050
- Application fee: $35
Landlord pays: Water & Sewer
Tenant pays: Gas, Electric, Internet, Garbage
Optional discount
$50/month off for light help
Available in exchange for about 2 hours per month of light help. Great for someone responsible who likes saving money and takes pride in where they live.
Walk everywhere
Location is doing real work here.
- Walk to Wheaton College
- Walk to downtown Wheaton
- Coffee shops and study spots nearby
- Restaurants and nightlife nearby
- Close to Metra
- French Market nearby on Saturdays
- Hale Street summer dining tents nearby
Important rules
Strict filters up front
- No pets, serious allergies in the building
- No smoking
- No past evictions and credit must meet requirements
- There is a unit above, so some normal sound transfer should be expected
- Older home, so some normal quirks and character come with it
- Functional issues will be fixed promptly