Matteson

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Matteson, IL Area Guide

A thriving village in the Chicago Southland

Suburb Commuter Interstate Parks Golf College University

Matteson is a large suburban village on the south side of Orland Park and about thirty miles south of Chicago. Primarily a residential community, most of Matteson is covered by tranquil neighborhoods, with the rental market in the area leaning toward single-family homes. Several large retail centers like Matteson Town Center are grouped together along Highway 30 on the east side of Interstate 57, creating a popular shopping district for the region.

The village is surrounded by large public parks and golf courses, providing endless opportunities to spend quality time outdoors. Governors State University and Prairie State College are just minutes away, making Matteson a great option for students, faculty, and staff members.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Matteson, IL is $1,190 for one bedroom, $2,198 for two bedrooms, and $2,993 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Matteson has increased by 2.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,190/month
501 Sq Ft
House
$2,216/month
934 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Matteson, IL is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

40 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

48 / 100

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

O W Huth Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Colin Powell Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bartel Grassland Nature Preserve
  • Central Park Wetlands
  • Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve
  • Sauk Trail Woods Forest Preserve
  • KidsWork Children's Museum

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 February 2026.