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486 Buffalo Ave
486 Buffalo Ave, Calumet City, IL 60409, USA

House for rent
Monthly rent
$975–$1,300
Beds1
Baths1
Sqft800
modified
5+ Days Ago

Highlights

  • heat, air conditioning
  • intercom
  • heat and air conditioning
  • new laundry room under construction
  • new laundry room construction
  • totally furnished unit

Units

486 Buffalo Ave Calumet City, IL

Available

1D

1 Bed

1 Bath

$975

Listed on 01/30/2026
Listed by Cimena Cummings
Days on market: 51
Property Status: Active Heat; air conditioning; appliances & blinds; locker; intercom; off street parking (1st come - 1st serve) and street parking; plus scavenger included in rent. 2 FREE move in days for new tenant. Neutral carpet. Fresh paint. New Laundry room under construction to be completed in February 2026. This is a 1st floor unit. Double closets in master bedroom and ceiling fan. Newer bath sink. Calumet City is a charming city with suburban amenities just south of Chicago. Close to: elementary and high schools; restaurants; and 5 breathtaking parks (Camp Shabbona Woods, Powderhorn Lake, Sand Ridge Nature Center, Green Lake Woods, Clay-hold Woods) all within 5 minutes; casual and family-oriented entertainment; Close to 4 Colleges & Universities (So Sub College, Purdue Univ, Chicago State Univ, and Prairie State). Public transportation is near for the work commuter. Minimum monthly income of 2700. for rent-to-income ratio. Security deposit + 1st month's rent required to lease or 1950. and 1st months' rent will be prorated for new tenant. Minimum Credit score 600 + background check. Quiet building in a residential area with living expenses lower than Chicago. Access to Interstate 90, 94, and 294 makes this unit great for a quick drive to the loop and other destinations. Time to love where you live. Stop! Visit here today. Office Phone: (708) 878-6040 Copyright © 2026 Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Available

1C

1 Bed

1 Bath

$1,300

Listed on 01/30/2026
Listed by Cimena Cummings
Days on market: 51
Property Status: Active Totally furnished unit with heat; air conditioning; appliances & blinds; locker; intercom; off street parking (1st come - 1st serve) and street parking; plus scavenger included in rent. 1 FREE move in days for new tenant. Neutral carpet. Fresh paint. New Laundry room under construction to be completed in February 2026. This is a 1st floor unit. Double closets in master bedroom and ceiling fan. Newer bath sink. Calumet City is a charming city with suburban amenities just south of Chicago. Close to: elementary and high schools; restaurants; and 5 breathtaking parks (Camp Shabbona Woods, Powderhorn Lake, Sand Ridge Nature Center, Green Lake Woods, Clay-hold Woods) all within 5 minutes; casual and family-oriented entertainment; Close to 4 Colleges & Universities (So Sub College, Purdue Univ, Chicago State Univ, and Prairie State). Public transportation is near for the work commuter. Minimum monthly income of 2700. for rent-to-income ratio. Security deposit 1400 + 1st month's rent of 1300 required to lease total 2700. 1st months' rent will be prorated for new tenant. Minimum Credit score 650 + credit and background check. Quiet building in a residential area with living expenses lower than Chicago. Access to Interstate 90, 94, and 294 makes this unit great for a quick drive to the loop and other destinations. Time to love where you live. Stop! Visit here today. Office Phone: (708) 878-6040 Copyright © 2026 Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Amenities for 486 Buffalo Ave

Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.

Building
  • On-Site Laundry
  • Storage
  • Outdoor Space
Unit Amenities
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Carpet
  • On-Site Laundry
  • Air Conditioning
  • Furnished
  • Assigned Parking

Policies at 486 Buffalo Ave

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Assigned Parking

Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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About 486 Buffalo Ave

HomeHouses in Calumet City 486 Buffalo Ave Apt 1d, Calumet City, IL 60409, USA

Check out this charming property located at 486 Buffalo Ave, Calumet City, IL 60409! This intimate 8-unit building offers a cozy 1-bedroom floorplan with approximately 800 square feet of living space. Enjoy the comforts of heat and air conditioning, as well as the convenience of an intercom system. Additional highlights include a brand-new laundry room under construction, off-street parking on a first-come, first-served basis, and totally furnished units. Take advantage of the outdoor space and on-site laundry facilities. This property is perfect for those looking for a long-term rental in a quiet setting. With only 8 units, you'll feel right at home in this close-knit community. Note that this property is not pet-friendly.

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Address details

Units8
Units available2
City
Zip code60409

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 486 Buffalo Ave, Calumet City, IL 60409, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
Images available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Outdoor space
One or more rentals here have easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Calumet City

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 4% higher than 1-bedrooms in Calumet City.

Median rents as of Jan 3 2026.
Calumet City
A table of studio rental data trends in Calumet City
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$800
April 2024$795
September 2024$841
October 2025$895
December 2025$1,258
January 2026$1,275

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 486 Buffalo Ave Apt 1d, Calumet City, IL.
This month$1,1002 bed1 bath
5 months ago$9501 bed1 bath
8 months ago$1,1002 bed1 bath
10 months ago$1,1002 bed1 bath
1 year ago$9501 bed1 bath
2 years ago$1,1002 bed1 bath
2 years ago$9251 bed1 bath
2 years ago$9251 bed1 bath
2 years ago$1,0502 bed1 bath

Schools near 486 Buffalo Ave Apt 1d #1D

Wentworth Intermediate School

530 superior ave

calumet city, IL, 60409

3-5Public
C-

Wilson Elementary School

560 wentworth ave

calumet city, IL, 60409

PK, K-2Public
B

Lincoln Elementary School

410 157th st

calumet city, IL, 60409

PK, K-8Public
C-

Burnham Elementary School

13945 s green bay ave

burnham, IL, 60633

PK, K-8Public
C-

Gen. George Patton Elementary School

13700 s stewart ave

riverdale, IL, 60827

PK, K-8Public
D-
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Calumet City near 486 Buffalo Ave

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 486 Buffalo Ave, Calumet City

Groceries

6/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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