Linden Park Apartments
316 W 34th St,
Steger, IL 60475
$1,305 - $1,775
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Crete, IL
What is the average rent in Crete, IL?
$673/month
Average Rent
549 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.2%
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As of October 2025, the average rent in Crete, IL is $673 per month. This is 59% lower than the national average rent of $1,630/month, making renting in Crete more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Crete, you can expect to pay about $498 per month for a studio, $673 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $931 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Crete, IL?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.2%, which averages out to $16 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 October 2025
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Crete, IL?
Because the average rent in Crete is $673, you’ll want to make about $2,243 per month or $26,916 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.
How does Crete, IL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Crete, IL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.