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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Large kitchen
  • Updated bathroom
  • Big living room
  • Dining room
  • Large bedrooms for king size

Location

485 Buffalo Ave, Calumet City, IL 60409, USA
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Management

Chicago Style Management

Leasing office

(708) 625-8431

Property Overview

485 Buffalo Ave in Calumet City offers strong overall value, with high expert ratings for price, amenities, and location, reflecting a competitively priced home with convenient access to top-rated nearby schools. The property features a large kitchen, updated bathroom, big living room, dining room, and spacious bedrooms suitable for king-size beds. It is also highlighted as pet friendly, with a required pet deposit and a pet hospital in the area, and earns a solid trustworthiness rating for its detailed, transparent listing information.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 485 Buffalo Ave, Calumet City, IL is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 485 Buffalo Ave, Calumet City, IL 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

  • High school nearby
  • Elementary school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath$1,095–$1,150 /mo2 units availableNice large 1 bed 1 bath w large rooms and hardwood Large sunny front windows Big living room Dining room Large bedrooms for king size Updated bathroom Large kitchen $75 credit/background check per person 18 years and older, one half months rent move in fee, plus monthly $40 Tenant Benefit Package*, and $100 admin fee due at lease signing. Available now and easy to show! * Tenant Benefit Package includes multiple payment options for rent, 24/7 maintenance line, online portal, furnace filters delivered to tenant’s door (where applicable), free expert home-buying assistance (and a $500 rebate when tenants buy with one of Chicago Style Management’s preferred agents), one late fee or NSF fee waived per year, no annual renewal fee, one-time waiver for missed inspection or maintenance trip charge, tenants’ reward program (powered by Piñata), annual inspections to ensure unit maintenance is up to date, concierge utility setup. 550+ credit scores and rental history preferred! 3x rent needed. No eviction or recent bankruptcy records accepted! No 3rd party applications accepted. Pets negotiable for additional pet fee- no aggressive breeds. No smoking in unit. Tenants pay utilities.

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Amenities for 485 Buffalo Ave, Calumet City, IL

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningWater

Appliances

FridgeRange
RefrigeratorStove
Window AC

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
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Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About 485 Buffalo Ave, Calumet City, IL

HomeApartments in Calumet City 485 Buffalo Ave, Calumet City, IL

Nice large 1 bed 1 bath w large rooms and hardwood Large sunny front windows Big living room Dining room Large bedrooms for king size Updated bathroom Large kitchen $75 credit/background check per person 18 years and older, one half months rent move in fee, plus monthly $40 Tenant Benefit Package*, and $100 admin fee due at lease signing. Available now and easy to show! * Tenant Benefit Package includes multiple payment options for rent, 24/7 maintenance line, online portal, furnace filters delivered to tenant’s door (where applicable), free expert home-buying assistance (and a $500 rebate when tenants buy with one of Chicago Style Management’s preferred agents), one late fee or NSF fee waived per year, no annual renewal fee, one-time waiver for missed inspection or maintenance trip charge, tenants’ reward program (powered by Piñata), annual inspections to ensure unit maintenance is up to date, concierge utility setup. 550+ credit scores and rental history preferred! 3x rent needed. No eviction or recent bankruptcy records accepted! No 3rd party applications accepted. Pets negotiable for additional pet fee- no aggressive breeds. No smoking in unit. Tenants pay utilities.


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.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 485 Buffalo Ave, Calumet City, IL is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 485 Buffalo Ave, Calumet City, IL 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 485 Buffalo Ave, Calumet City, IL
Price·9A 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.
485 Buffalo Ave, Calumet City, IL stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
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.
485 Buffalo Ave, Calumet City, IL goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 485 Buffalo Ave, Calumet City, IL 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.
485 Buffalo Ave, Calumet City, IL 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 485 Buffalo Ave, Calumet City, IL 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.

485 Buffalo Ave, Calumet City, IL is great for:

Pet owners

  • Pet deposit required
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

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 485 Buffalo Ave, Calumet City, IL compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.5 mile away
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
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Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Calumet City

1-bedroom apartments at 485 Buffalo Ave, Calumet City, IL cost about 4% more 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

$43,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $43,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,095.
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Schools near 485 Buffalo Ave, Calumet City, IL

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 485 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 485 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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