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Rental Market Trends in South Chicago Heights, IL

What is the average rent in South Chicago Heights, IL?

$822/month

Average Rent

526 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of May 2025, the average rent in South Chicago Heights, IL is $822 per month. This is 49% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/month, making renting in South Chicago Heights more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in South Chicago Heights, you can expect to pay about $694 per month for a studio, $822 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $987 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$694/month
360 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$822/month
526 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$987/month
850 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average 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 South 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 May 2025
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Market Trends Over Time

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

Because the average rent in South Chicago Heights is $822, you’ll want to make about $2,740 per month or $32,880 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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South Chicago Heights, IL

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Apartment communities in South Chicago Heights we think you'll love

3343 Commercial

3343 Commercial

3343 Commercial,
South Chicago Heights, IL 60411

Studio | $950

3331 Commercial

3331 Commercial

3331 Commercial,
South Chicago Heights, IL 60411

1 Bed | $1,050

3353 Commercial

3353 Commercial

3353 Commercial,
South Chicago Heights, IL 60411

Studio | $950

2506 Ash St

2506 Ash St

2506 Ash St,
Chicago Heights, IL 60411

3 Beds | $1,600

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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 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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