Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Blue Island, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Blue Island
$1,350/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Blue Island is $1,350 per month as of June 2026. This is 31% below the national average rent, or $600 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Blue Island
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Blue Island rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Blue Island, IL
Average rent prices in Blue Island have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Blue Island, IL
Rent prices in Blue Island vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Blue Island is $1,250, whereas a house costs $1,975. 1-bedroom apartments in Blue Island run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $950 |  35% | 29% | |
1 bedroom | $1,200 | 5% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,575 | 1% | 17% | |
3 bedroom | $2,147 | 3% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $2,700 | 7% | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Blue Island, IL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,250 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,850 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,975 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
35%
Last year
29%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,147
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
7%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Blue Island, IL.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$1,975
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Blue Island, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Blue Island, IL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Blue Island and Calumet City by all bedroom counts and property types.
Blue Island
31%lower than the national median
35%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Blue Island, IL is 6% higher than the median rent in Calumet City, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,275
12%$1,215
16%$1,695
10%$1,750
23%$1,349
7%$1,382
2%$1,749
1%$1,500
3%$2,250
17%$3,031
19%$1,995
19%$2,437
7%Discover rentals in Blue Island, IL
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Blue Island
2119 135th Pl #4, Blue Island, IL 60406
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2062 135th Pl, Blue Island, IL 60406
2 beds
1 bath
$1,290
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Blue Island
1901 Canal St #2A, Blue Island, IL 60406
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Blue Island
1901 Canal St #1B, Blue Island, IL 60406
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 24
5d+ ago
House for rent in Blue Island
13426 Olde Western Ave #202, Blue Island, IL 60406
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Blue Island
12151 Western Ave #3, Blue Island, IL 60406
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
7h ago
1908 Vermont St, Blue Island, IL 60406
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,250–$1,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Blue Island
12151 Western Ave #4, Blue Island, IL 60406
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2062 135th Pl, Blue Island, IL 60406
2 beds
1 bath
$1,290
Apartment for rent
4d ago
13034 Honore St, Blue Island, IL 60406
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
7h ago
1908 Vermont St, Blue Island, IL 60406
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,250–$1,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2066 135th Pl, Blue Island, IL 60406
2 beds
1 bath
$1,325
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2062 135th Pl, Blue Island, IL 60406
2 beds
1 bath
$1,290
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
12710 Elm St, Blue Island, IL 60406
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Blue Island
2063 135th Pl #3, Blue Island, IL 60406
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
4d ago
13034 Honore St, Blue Island, IL 60406
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Blue Island
2119 135th Pl #4, Blue Island, IL 60406
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2449 119th St, Blue Island, IL 60406
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Blue Island
12151 Western Ave #3, Blue Island, IL 60406
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
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Frequently asked questions for Blue Island, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Blue Island rental market.
How much is rent in Blue Island?
The average rent in Blue Island is $1,350 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Blue Island?
Average rent prices in Blue Island have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
How does Blue Island rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Blue Island is 31% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Blue Island?
To comfortably afford rent in Blue Island, you'd need to earn approximately $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Blue Island?
Blue Island, Illinois rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units reach around $1,400 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's available inventory.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).