12524 S Wood St, Calumet Park, IL
12524 S Wood St,
Calumet Park, IL 60827
$1,200
2 Beds
Calumet Park
Calumet Park, IL
Area Guide
Experience the classic neighborhood vibe of the southern Chicago suburb
Suburb
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Commuter
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Safe
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Low Crime
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River
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Interstate
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Golf
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Parks
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Nature
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Outdoors
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Public Transportation
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Calumet Park is a small village positioned fifteen miles due south of Chicago. The location makes this area quite popular among commuters, offering direct access to the city via interstate 57 as well as rail service. The local rental market’s mix of small single-family homes and low-rise apartments provides options for every taste and budget.
The dining scene is fairly limited, but longtime favorites like Dillinger’s Drive-In and Victory Sports Bar serve as major hangouts among the locals. Numerous parks and golf courses surround the village, providing endless opportunities to spend time outdoors.
Rent Trends
As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in Calumet Park, IL is $862 for a studio, $1,019 for one bedroom, $1,274 for two bedrooms, and $874 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Calumet Park has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,019/month
741 Sq Ft
Transportation
59
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
11
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
48
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades 3-5
270 Students
Public
Grades PK-2
318 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
310 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- West Pullman Park
- Calumet Woods
- Prospect Gardens Park
- Graver Park
- Munroe Park
Airports
- Chicago Midway International
- Chicago O'Hare International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.