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Rental Market Trends in Chicago Heights, IL

What is the average rent in Chicago Heights, IL?

$830/month

Average Rent

271 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Chicago Heights, IL is $830 per month. This is 49% lower than the national average rent of $1,632/month, making renting in Chicago Heights more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Chicago Heights, you can expect to pay about $671 per month for a studio, $830 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $993 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,399 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$671/month
370 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$830/month
271 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$993/month
315 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,399/month
0 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,278/month
1,158 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,672/month
1,136 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Chicago Heights, IL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.4%, which averages out to $20 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated December 2025
Legend
2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Chicago Heights, IL
Last Updated December 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Chicago Heights, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
75% $700 - $1,000/month
25% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Chicago Heights, IL?

Because the average rent in Chicago Heights is $830, you’ll want to make about $2,766 per month or $33,192 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Chicago Heights, IL

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1411-1427 Shields Ave,
Chicago Heights, IL 60411

$979

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19440-19460 Glenwood Rd,
Chicago Heights, IL 60411

$995 - $1,437

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Park Forest, IL 60466

$1,365 - $1,995

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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