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Highlights

  • Spacious 1 bedroom
  • Beautiful hardwood floors
  • No smoking
  • Eat in kitchen
  • Laundry room on site
  • Great schools

Location

495 Madison Ave # 525, Calumet City, IL 60409, USA
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Property Overview

Madison Apartment Homes earns a strong 8.6 out of 10 overall, with standout marks for price, amenities, and location, suggesting excellent value and convenience. It features spacious one-bedroom layouts, hardwood floors, an eat-in kitchen, and on-site laundry, along with a no-smoking setting and access to well-regarded schools.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Madison Apartment Homes is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Madison Apartment Homes has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Laundry available on site

Floor plans

Madison Apartment Homes - 525-1...1 bed1 bath595 sqft$1,050 /moSpacious 1 Bedroom Apartment available. Beautiful Hardwood floors Freshly Painted, Eat In Kitchen, Includes Stove, Refrigerator. Tenant pays ONLY Electric Bill. Climate controlled by tenant, own thermostat for heat! Laundry room on site. No Pets No Evictions No Smoking. Minimum credit score (CS) 550 and 2.5 RIR (rent-to-income ratio). Security Deposit required and based on credit.

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Amenities for Madison Apartment Homes

Apartment Amenities

Gas UtilitiesHot Water
Trash IncludedUtilities/Sewer

Building

Onsite Laundry

Services

On-Site Maintenance
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About Madison Apartment Homes

HomeApartments in Calumet City Madison Apartment Homes

Section 8 Welcome! NO SMOKING NO PETS NO EVICTIONS. All tenants over 18 are required to apply Credit/Background check required. Min credit score 550. Security deposit based on credit score. The residents of Calumet City, a charming suburban city south of Chicago, enjoy a top-notch environment among the many suburbs in the area. Their efforts to redefine the area are shown in the city's breathtaking parks and casual, family-oriented entertainment. Calumet City's location roughly 23 miles south of Chicago grants residents the benefits of urbanization, but the area proudly offers suburban amenities, including its many neatly landscaped residential streets and living expenses lower than those in Chicago. Great schools and access to Interstate 90, 94, and 294 makes this a great choice for families and the commuting crowd alike.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Madison Apartment Homes is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Madison Apartment Homes has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Madison Apartment Homes
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Madison Apartment Homes offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Madison Apartment Homes goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including on-site maintenance. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Madison Apartment Homes receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Madison Apartment Homes is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Madison Apartment Homes does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

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 Madison Apartment Homes compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

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Rent trends in Calumet City

1-bedroom apartments at Madison Apartment Homes cost about 9% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Calumet City.

Median rents as of Jan 3 2026.
Calumet City
A table of studio rental data trends in Calumet City
MonthMedian Rent
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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Recommended income

$42,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $42,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,050.
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Schools near Madison Apartment Homes

Diekman Elementary School

15121 dorchester ave

dolton, IL, 60419

PK, K-6Public
D+

Carol Moseley Braun School

1655 153rd st

calumet city, IL, 60409

1-6Public
D+

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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Getting around Calumet City near 495 Madison Ave # 525

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

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 495 Madison Ave # 525, Calumet City

Groceries

8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

6/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Some cafés within a short drive

Restaurants

8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Primary schools

7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

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

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

5/10
Variety of bars within a short drive

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